Douglas Spencer
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- 10 février 1910 · Princeton, Illinois, USA
- 6 octobre 1960
Biographie
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.
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Filmographie
- Le pire contre-attaque · The Monitor of Metaluna (archive footage)
- The Sins of Rachel Cade · Doctor Bikel
- The Rebel · Joe Shandell
- La Quatrième Dimension · 1st Martian
- Bonanza · Alonzo McFadden
- Le Journal d'Anne Frank · Kraler
- The Rifleman
- Cole Younger, Gunfighter · Marshal Fred Woodruff
- Libre comme le vent · Hemp Scribner
- Les trois visages d'Eve · Mr. Black
- A deux pas de l'enfer · Train Conductor
- Les amours d'Omar Khayyam · Pigeon Keeper
- The Unholy Wife · Judge
- Le tueur et la belle · Sheriff Jack Tillman
- Wire Service · Mason
- Le trouillard du far-west · Smith
- Un homme traqué · Henry Slocum
- Cheyenne
- L'Homme du Kentucky · Frome Brother (uncredited)
- Les Survivants De l'Infini · The Monitor of Metaluna
- Le Fleuve de la dernière chance · Garode
- The Millionaire · Joe Brock
- Studio 57
- Le Raid · Rev. Douglas
- Rivière sans retour · Sam Benson
- Houdini le grand magicien · Simms
- L'Homme des vallées perdues · Axel 'Swede' Shipstead
- Un homme pas comme les autres · Father Procurator aka George
- Les Frontières de la vie · Inspector Bailey
- She's Back on Broadway · Lew Ludlow
- Chérie je me sens rajeunir · Dr. Brunner
- Passage interdit · Clayton Vance
- Something to Live For · Joey (uncredited)
- Le Sentier de l'enfer · Kelso
- Feu sur le Gang · Ike Bashaw
- Une place au soleil · Boatkeeper (uncredited)
- La Chose d'un autre monde · Ned 'Scotty' Scott
- L'homme du Missouri · Perry (Union agent)
- Midi, gare centrale · Stationmaster (uncredited)
- Lux Video Theatre · Jonas
- Le père de la mariée · Fritz the Organist (uncredited)
- Ma bonne amie Irma · Interior Decorator (uncredited)
- L'Héritière · Minister (uncredited)
- Trapped · Sam Hooker (uncredited)
- Red, Hot and Blue · Actor in Theatre Group (uncredited)
- L'assassin sans visage · Phony Judge
- It Happens Every Spring · Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Bride of Vengeance · False Physician
- Un pacte avec le diable · Henry T. Finch
- Les yeux de la nuit · Dr. Ramsdell
- The Sainted Sisters · Townsman (uncredited)
- La Grande Horloge · Bert Finch
- Adventure Island · Prisoner sharing cell with Herrick and Lochlin (uncredited)
- L'Impasse tragique · Deli Customer (uncredited)
- Le Poison · Hospital Patient Seeing Imaginary Beetles (uncredited)
- Kitty · Guest (uncredited)
- Incendiary Blonde · New Years Eve Party Patron (uncredited)
- Assurance sur la mort · Lou Schwartz (uncredited)
- La Petite Exilée · Pilot (uncredited)
- Fall In · Military Policeman
- A Date with the Falcon · Witness at Accident (uncredited)
- The Mexican Spitfire's Baby · Hotel Guest
- Lady Scarface · Police Secretary
- Million Dollar Baby
- La Petite Nellie Kelly · Policeman in Dance Line (uncredited)
- Le gros lot · Man Listening to Radio (uncredited)
- Men Against the Sky · Mechanic
- Partenaires chanceux · Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Le premier rebelle · Prisoner in Irons
- The Day the Bookies Wept · Auction Spectator (uncredited)