Douglas Spencer
William Henry Mesenkop
- Туған күні:
- 1910-02-10
- Қайтыс болған күні:
- 1960-10-06
- Туған жері:
- Princeton, Illinois, USA
Өмірбаяны
Douglas Spencer (born July 4, 1910 – March 5, 1960) was an American actor, best known for his roles in classic science fiction films and film noirs during the 1940s and 1950s. Spencer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was drawn to the entertainment industry early on and began his career in theater before transitioning to films. He often played characters with a tough, no-nonsense edge, making him a popular choice for a variety of roles in films of the time. Spencer's big break came when he landed a role in the influential science fiction film *The Thing from Another World* (1951), directed by Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks. In the film, Spencer played the role of a reporter named Ned Scott, who is among the group of scientists and military personnel investigating a mysterious alien threat in the Arctic. *The Thing from Another World* became a classic of the genre and remains one of Spencer’s most memorable roles. In addition to his work in science fiction, Spencer appeared in several other films across a range of genres. He was frequently cast in supporting roles in film noirs, thrillers, and dramas, and his distinctive, gravelly voice and sharp screen presence made him a recognizable face in Hollywood. Other notable films he appeared in include *The Big Clock* (1948), a crime thriller directed by John Farrow, and *The Green Glove* (1952), a suspenseful drama. Douglas Spencer was married to actress *Ann Wedgeworth*, and their marriage lasted for several years. After the height of his film career, Spencer continued working in television and on stage, although he never achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries. Spencer’s career was cut short when he died from cancer at the age of 49, on March 5, 1960. Despite his relatively brief career, he remains fondly remembered by fans of classic sci-fi and noir films. Douglas Spencer's legacy is primarily tied to his memorable performance in *The Thing from Another World*, but his work across various genres helped solidify him as a dependable and versatile character actor in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. His contributions to the sci-fi and noir genres continue to be appreciated by film enthusiasts today.
Фильмографиясы
Таинственный театр 3000 года
1996
TMDb 6.6 / 10
The Monitor of Metaluna (archive footage)
The Sins of Rachel Cade
1961
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Doctor Bikel
Дневник Анны Франк
1959
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Kraler
Cole Younger, Gunfighter
1958
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Marshal Fred Woodruff
Saddle the Wind
1958
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Hemp Scribner
Три лица Евы
1957
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Mr. Black
Short Cut to Hell
1957
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Train Conductor
Omar Khayyam
1957
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Pigeon Keeper
The Unholy Wife
1957
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Judge
Man from Del Rio
1956
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Sheriff Jack Tillman
Pardners
1956
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Smith
A Man Alone
1955
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Henry Slocum
Человек из Кентукки
1955
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Frome Brother (uncredited)
Этот остров Земля
1955
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Monitor of Metaluna
Дымовой сигнал
1955
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Garode
The Raid
1954
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Rev. Douglas
Река не течет вспять
1954
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Sam Benson
Houdini
1953
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Simms
Шейн
1953
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Axel 'Swede' Shipstead
Trouble Along the Way
1953
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Father Procurator aka George
The Glass Wall
1953
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Inspector Bailey
She's Back on Broadway
1953
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Lew Ludlow
Обезьяньи проделки
1952
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Dr. Brunner
Untamed Frontier
1952
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Clayton Vance
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1952
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Joey (uncredited)
Warpath
1951
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Kelso
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1951
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Ike Bashaw
Место под солнцем
1951
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Boatkeeper (uncredited)
Нечто
1951
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Ned 'Scotty' Scott
The Redhead and the Cowboy
1951
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Perry (Union agent)
Union Station
1950
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Stationmaster (uncredited)
Отец невесты
1950
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Fritz the Organist (uncredited)
My Friend Irma
1949
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Interior Decorator (uncredited)
Наследница
1949
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Minister (uncredited)
Попавший в ловушку
1949
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Sam Hooker (uncredited)
Red, Hot and Blue
1949
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Actor in Theatre Group (uncredited)
Follow Me Quietly
1949
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Phony Judge
It Happens Every Spring
1949
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Bride of Vengeance
1949
TMDb 5.4 / 10
False Physician
Alias Nick Beal
1949
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Henry T. Finch
У ночи тысячи глаз
1948
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Dr. Ramsdell
The Sainted Sisters
1948
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Townsman (uncredited)
Большие часы
1948
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Bert Finch
Adventure Island
1947
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Prisoner sharing cell with Herrick and Lochlin (uncredited)
Темный угол
1946
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Deli Customer (uncredited)
Потерянный уик-энд
1945
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Hospital Patient Seeing Imaginary Beetles (uncredited)
Kitty
1945
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Guest (uncredited)
Incendiary Blonde
1945
TMDb 5.1 / 10
New Years Eve Party Patron (uncredited)
Двойная страховка
1944
TMDb 8.1 / 10
Lou Schwartz (uncredited)
Принцесса О'Рурк
1943
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Pilot (uncredited)
Fall In
1942
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Military Policeman
A Date with the Falcon
1942
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Witness at Accident (uncredited)
The Mexican Spitfire's Baby
1941
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Hotel Guest
Lady Scarface
1941
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Police Secretary
Девушка на миллион
1941
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Little Nellie Kelly
1940
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Policeman in Dance Line (uncredited)
Christmas in July
1940
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Man Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Men Against the Sky
1940
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Mechanic
Lucky Partners
1940
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Восстание в Аллеганах
1939
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Prisoner in Irons
The Day the Bookies Wept
1939
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Auction Spectator (uncredited)