Richard Crane
Acting
Biography
Richard Ollie Crane (June 6, 1918–March 9, 1969) was a veteran character actor whose career spanned three decades in films and television. His early career included many uncredited performances in feature films made in the 1940s. He may be best-remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, which ran for two seasons starting in 1954. Crane died of a heart attack at the age of 50. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born: June 6, 1918
Place of Birth: New Castle, Indiana , USA
Known For
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.
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.
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California. Since live anthology drama series of the mid-1950s were usually hour-long shows, the title highlighted the network's intention to present something unusual, a weekly series of hour-and-a-half dramas rather than 60-minute plays. Playhouse 90 began as a pitch by Frank Stanton—the formidable, forward-thinking right-hand man to CBS chairman William S. Paley—during a brainstorming session for program ideas. The project was ultimately developed by Hubbell Robinson, a CBS vice president who received no screen credit on Playhouse 90 but is often described as its creator.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
Someone to Remember
An elderly woman whose son disappeared years before refuses to move when her apartment building is turned into a college dormitory for male students, as she is convinced that he will return one day. She continues to live in the building after it becomes a dorm, and eventually grows attached to a troubled young student whom she comes to believe is her own grandson. When she finds out that the boy's father will be visiting him, she prepares herself to be reunited with the man she has convinced herself is her long-lost son.
Bobby Ware Is Missing
This suspense film revolves around the crime of child abduction. The parents of the missing child undertake a feverish search for their son. The police are contacted, and a ransom letter is received.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
Honey West
After her father's death, Honey West takes over his high-tech private-detective firm, assisted by rugged Sam Bolt--and her pet ocelot Bruce.
Adam-12
Adam-12 is a television police drama that followed two police officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, as they patrolled the streets of Los Angeles in their patrol unit, 1-Adam-12.
Maverick
The Maverick boys - Bret, Bart, Beau and Brent - are a clan of well-dressed dandies, gamblers who'd much rather make their money playing cards than messing up their fine clothing with actual work. Sly and clever, none of the Mavericks are much for acts of derring do, but they can be courageous when the situation calls for it. Most often, however, they live by their wits and considerable charm.
Filmography
as Sergeant
as Master of Ceremonies
as Sgt. Wayne Neal
as Joseph Schiller
as Paul Denning
as Connors
as David Simpson
as Loomis
as Dr. Bill Stoddard
as Paul Webster
as Paul Cameron
as Alvy Webber
as Lieutenant j.g. Swanson
as Jedd Ferris
as George Moore
as Dr. Douglas Keene
as Sheriff Andy Horton
as Arnie Baselice
as Captain Jack Nolan
as Homer Van Meter
as Alvy Webber
as Rocky Jones
as Rocky Jones
as Dick Sawyer
as Police Car Deputy in Car #12 (as Dick Crane)
as Pvt. Archer
as Dick Preston
as Lt. Johnson
as Rocky Jones
as Rocky Jones
as Rocky Jones
as Rocky Jones
as Rocky Jones
as Richard Dale
as Dr. Ross Harkness
as Yankee Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Dick Preston
as Billy
as Dr. Reynolds
as Jack Autry
as Deputy Dan Reed
as Jim Blanchard
as Juke Vird
as Chuck Carmody
as Capt. Cyrus Harding
as McReady (uncredited)
as Lt. Maxon, Navy Flyer
as Johnny Brown
as Johnny MacMahon
as Denny Hanrohan
as James Clark
as Johnny Martin
as Johnny Williams, Reporter
as Hanson, station XOR broadcaster
as Marine Officer (uncredited)
as Phillip
as Willie Grimm as a Man
as Tim Mason
as Man
as Rusty Marsh
as Leading Torpedo Man
as Georgie Larson (Uncredited)
as Paul Parker
as Sergeant on Field March (uncredited)
as Medical Orderly
as Sailor at Dance (uncredited)
as Tad Marvin
as Griffith
as Eustace Andrews
as Cadet Stevens (uncredited)
as Office Boy (uncredited)
as Eddie Lane
as Bill--Office Worker
as Savoy-Carlton Bellboy (uncredited)
as Bob