Known for Acting
Born
January 27, 1917
Died
May 31, 1996 (age 79)
Birthplace
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Filmography
57 films, 6 shows


Disorderlies
1987 · 1h 26m
country: United States
As not-quite-orderlies who're downright Disorderlies, rap-music favorites The Fat Boys rule. Playing the freewheeling caretakers of the frail Dennison, they stir up a comedic culture clash in Palm Beach society that only proves laughter is the best medicine this side of a tax refund.


Avenging Angel
1985 · 1h 33m
country: United States
Molly Stewart, now a law student at UCLA, is determined to leave her prostitute past behind. After learning that the detective who helped save her life has been murdered, she quickly finds herself pitted against an underworld of mob figures who might be more than she's bargained for...


The Sword and the Sorcerer
1982 · 1h 40m
country: United States
A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer's plans to conquer the land.


Lovely But Deadly
1981 · 1h 35m
country: United States
A cheerleader goes undercover to fight drug dealers because her brother OD'd and her fellow cheerleaders are hooked.


Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
1981 · 1h 37m
country: United States
Famous detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement to help a San Francisco detective solve a mysterious series of murders. With his bumbling grandson as his sidekick, Chan also encounters an old nemesis known as the Dragon Queen who is the prime suspect.


The Stunt Man
1980 · 2h 11m
country: United States
A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.


Hooper
1978 · 1h 39m
country: United States
Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.


The Cat from Outer Space
1978 · 1h 44m
country: United States
A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.


Freebie and the Bean
1974 · 1h 53m
country: United States
Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.


The Towering Inferno
1974 · 2h 45m
country: United States
At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.


Earthquake
1974 · 2h 3m
country: United States
Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.


Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973 · 1h 33m
country: United States
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.


Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972 · 1h 28m
country: United States
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.


The Split
1968 · 1h 31m
country: United States
A group of thieves attempt a daring robbery of a football stadium.


Sol Madrid
1968 · 1h 30m
country: United States
Government agent Sol Madrid travels to Mexico with hooker Stacey to bring mobster Villanova and drug kingpin Dietrich to justice.


Planet of the Apes
1968 · 1h 52m
country: United States
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.


What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966 · 1h 56m
country: United States
A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the Captain this is the only way. Because of aerial reconnaissance, they must look like they are fighting. To sort this out an intelligence officer is sent in. Meanwhile the festival gets complicated with the Mayors daughter.


Ride a Crooked Trail
1958 · 1h 28m
country: United States
After robbing a bank Murphy assumes the identity of his pursuer, a famous US Marshal, when he stumbles into a town and is confronted by the local judge, Matthau. Murphy is forced to remain as the new Marshal; an old flame, Scala, nearly unmasks him by accident, only to be forced to assume the ruse of being Murphy's wife. The "couple" given a house and respectability, which neither has had before. They maintain the charade to avoid hurting a young orphan boy, Matthau's ward. Scala is torn by her loyalty to boyfriend planning to rob the bank and growing feelings for Murphy


High School Confidential!
1958 · 1h 25m
country: United States
A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.


Ride Out for Revenge
1957 · 1h 18m
country: United States
When an Indian chief is murdered in a hateful town, a sympathizing ex marshal tries to stop the Indians from attacking for revenge.


Man Afraid
1957 · 1h 24m
country: United States
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.


The Last Frontier
1955 · 1h 38m
country: United States
Three trappers become scouts for a cavalry captain who loses his fort to a hated colonel.


The Man from Bitter Ridge
1955 · 1h 20m
country: United States
The Man from Bitter Ridge is a film directed by Jack Arnold. Jeff Carr, a special investigator, arrives in Tomahawk. His assignment is to discover who has been holding up the local stagecoach and is guilty for a series of killings that terrorize the town. Sheepman Alec Black is suspected by the local population but it is not long before Jeff realizes the man is innocent. Alec even becomes a good friend although he is in love with the same woman as him, Holly. Jeff will manage to arrest the real culprits but not before the latter try to compromise him down.


High Noon
1952 · 1h 25m
country: United States
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.