Ralph Sanford
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ralph Sanford (May 21, 1899 – June 20, 1963) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 200 films between 1930 and 1960, mostly bit parts or supporting roles. Sanford frequently appeared in Westerns and often portrayed "tough guys". He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Born: May 20, 1899
Place of Birth: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
I Love Lucy
Cuban Bandleader Ricky Ricardo would be happy if his wife Lucy would just be a housewife. Instead she tries constantly to perform at the Tropicana where he works, and make life comically frantic in the apartment building they share with landlords Fred and Ethel Mertz, who also happen to be their best friends.
The Best Years of Our Lives
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
The Heiress
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
The Big Country
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.
Filmography
as Policeman
as Sleeping Man (uncredited)
as Man in Park (uncredited)
as Fred (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as John Decker
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Sam
as Fats Flannaghan
as Gallagher
as Sheriff (uncredited)
as Pat
as Man with Red Cross Representative [extra]
as Bartender (Uncredited)
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Mayor Jim Kelley
as Slip Madigan
as Bartender Larsen
as Mayor Jim Kelley (uncredited)
as Butch McGuire
as Fireman Whitty
as Chris
as Store Clerk (uncredited)
as The Warden
as Guard
as Guest at Hotel (uncredited)
as Bartender Joe
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Pete the Drunk
as Charles Hedley
as Uncle Harry
as Nunnally LaVitte
as Alvin Taylor
as Backstage Doorman
as Watchman
as Hawkins
as Police Sergeant
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Chief Bates
as Man in hallway holding newspaper
as Buckets
as George - Customer
as Fat Harry, Innkeeper
as Harry (uncredited)
as Politician (uncredited)
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Guard (uncredited)
as Jed Brown, Stagecoach Driver
as Graft collector
as the Admiral
as Eddie - Brooklyn Police Chief (uncredited)
as Steve Frome
as Larry Dunlap
as Doc Bunion
as Harvey Stokes - Blacksmith
as Storekeeper Buck Jameson
as Sam (man at ballpark)
as Max Bonner
as Pete Harris
as First Policeman
as Detective Fay
as Mendoza
as 'Doc' Bailey
as Harper, the Hustler
as Stephen Clark
as Norman Riley (uncredited)
as Prison Warden (uncredited)
as Self
as Maxie Wilder
as Captain of the Castle Queen (uncredited)
as Ben Chalmers
as Sheriff Wirt
as Burly Policeman (uncredited)
as Hammond
as Police Lt. Steve Mulford
as Hotel Detective (uncredited)
as Skipper Muldoon
as Policeman
as Nunnally LaVitte
as Peterson, 2nd Crew Foreman
as Liggett
as Knifey
as George H. Gibbons (uncredited)
as Fatso (uncredited)
as Big Gulliver
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
as Auctioneer Al
as Recording Studio Doorman (uncredited)
as Patrolman Roach
as Charlie Sargent
as Sheriff
as Mike, Police Detective Sergeant
as Mr. Ormulu
as Sawyer, the garage owner [Chs. 5, 10]
as Policeman (Uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver
as Gilhooley
as Seaman Cox
as Agent Freddie Grayson
as Frosty Gimble
as Squinchy Andrews
as Pvt. Barclay - Target-Tow Operator
as Det. Hoffman
as Hal, truck driver-henchman
as Bartender
as 'Grits' O'Malley
as Angie Moss
as Bartender
as Cop (uncredited)
as Pudgy - Court Policeman (uncredited)
as Hector Bobry
as Officer Gimble
as Man (uncredited)
as Landing Field Worker (uncredited)
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
as Police Desk Sergeant
as Sailor Chasing Dagwood (uncredited)
as Turkish Bath Attendant (uncredited)
as Bill (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Truck Driver in Accident (uncredited)
as Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
as Foreman Nelson
as Henry
as Motorcycle Cop
as Officer
as First Drunk at Soxey's (uncredited)
as Second Night Guard (uncredited)
as Arresting Officer #1 (uncredited)
as Tony (uncredited)
as Joe Blake
as Brawler (uncredited)
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
as First Detective
as Cook (uncredited)
as Iceman (uncredited)
as Detective Ed Healy (uncredited)
as Detective Donahue
as Superintendent (uncredited)
as Radio Station Usher
as Cop
as Cop (uncredited)
as Pat the detective
as Bartender (uncredited)