Don DeFore (1913–1993) |
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Don DeFore toured the country in stock companies for several years before making his Broadway debut in 1938. In films since 1941, he occasionally played leads in B pictures, but was more often cast as the good-natured buddy of the hero or a likable but gullible character whom the hero has to bail out of trouble. DeFore found much more success on ...
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Born:in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USADied:(age 80) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (78 credits)
Actor (78 credits)
1978
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Mr. Wendover
Mr. Wendover
- The War Games/Queen of the Boston Bruisers
(1978)
... Mr. Wendover
1978
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Everett Loudon
Everett Loudon
- Too Hot to Handle/Family Reunion/Cinderella Story
(1978)
... Everett Loudon
1976
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Dave Pierce
Dave Pierce
- The Adventure of the Sinister Scenario
(1976)
... Dave Pierce
1969
Mod Squad
(TV Series)
George Anders
George Anders
- A Place to Run, a Heart to Hide In
(1969)
... George Anders
1961-1965
Hazel
(TV Series)
George Baxter
George Baxter
- The Investor
(1965)
... George Baxter
- George's Man Friday
(1965)
... George Baxter
- Hazel's Inquisitive Mind
(1965)
... George Baxter
- Hazel's Day in Court
(1965)
... George Baxter
- What's Buggin' Hazel?
(1965)
... George Baxter
1960
The Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Jeremy Parker
Jeremy Parker
- Plain, Unmarked Envelope
(1960)
... Jeremy Parker
1958
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Capt. George Lowry
Capt. George Lowry
- The Enemy Within
(1958)
... Capt. George Lowry
1952-1957
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(TV Series)
Thorny / Erskin 'Thorny' Thornberry
Thorny / Erskin 'Thorny' Thornberry
- Ozzie, the Treasurer
(1957)
... Thorny
- David Picks Up the Tab
(1956)
... Thorny
- Pool Table
(1956)
... Thorny
- Captain Salty and the Submarine
(1956)
... Thorny
- Harriet's Secret Admirer
(1956)
... Thorny
1953-1956
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Sam Bradford / Jack Sargent / Stan
Sam Bradford / Jack Sargent / Stan
- You Can't Escape Forever
(1956)
... Sam Bradford
- Remember the Night
(1955)
... Jack Sargent
- Make Believe Bride
(1953)
... Stan
1956
Crossroads
(TV Series)
Rev. C.E. 'Stoney' Jackson
Rev. C.E. 'Stoney' Jackson
- The Comeback
(1956)
... Rev. C.E. 'Stoney' Jackson
1952-1955
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Bill Nichol / Fallon
Bill Nichol / Fallon
- A Gift of Life
(1955)
... Bill Nichol
- The Marriage of Lit-Lit
(1952)
... Fallon
1950-1951
The Bigelow Theatre
(TV Series)
Walter
Walter
- Always a Bridesmaid
(1951)
- Woman's Privilege
(1951)
- Walter and Lavina
(1951)
... Walter
- Double Feature
(1950)
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Self (27 credits)
Self (27 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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(1954-55) President, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. See more »Official Sites:
Don DeFore Fan ClubAlternate Names:
Don De Fore | Don J. DeFore | Don DeForestHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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