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Morris Ankrum (August 28, 1897 – September 2, 1964) was an American radio, television, and film character actor . Early life. Born in Danville in Vermilion County in eastern Illinois, Ankrum originally began a career in academics.
Morris Ankrum (1897-1964) was a versatile actor who appeared in 279 films and TV shows, including westerns, science-fiction, and drama. He also directed one film and had a recurring role as a judge on Perry Mason.
- January 1, 1
- Danville, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Pasadena, California, USA
Morris Ankrum was a versatile character actor who appeared in over 279 films and TV shows, mostly in westerns and sci-fi. He was also an attorney, an economics professor, and a stage actor before joining the film industry.
- August 28, 1897
- September 2, 1964
PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 3 (AP)—Morris Ankrum, an actor who played character roles in the movies for 25 years, died yesterday in a hospital after a week's illness. He was 67 years old.
Morris Ankrum was an American actor who appeared in more than 150 films, mostly in supporting roles as authority figures. He was known for his roles in westerns, science-fiction and biographical films, such as Invaders from Mars, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers and Tennessee Johnson.
Feb 22, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Morris Ankrum, who appeared in 275 films and TV shows from 1933 to 1964. He was known for his roles in westerns, sci-fi and horror movies, and his marriage to Joan Natalia Wheeler.
Apr 29, 2015 · Morris Ankrum: A dependable and familiar character actor. Morris Ankrum (Morris Nussbaum) was born in Danville, Vermilion County, eastern Illinois on 28 August 1896. Ankrum graduated from The University of Southern California with a law degree and went on to an associate professorship in economics at the University of California, Berkeley.
