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They Made Me a Killer (1946) -- A young girl tries to prove a man innocent of robbery and murder charges.
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955): Season 4: Episode 16 -- A woman (Bette Davis) refuses to lend a man $50 to help his girlfriend.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) -- Clip: You want the moon?
Psycho (1960) -- A young woman steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother.
Waterfront Lady (1935) -- When a young man is befriended by a gambling ship operator and made a partner in the business, he becomes involved in a police manhunt after he covers up a murder committed by his new partner.

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Date of Death:
29 February 1964, Santa Monica, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Frank Albertson entered the film industry in 1922 as a prop boy, but soon... more
Trivia:
Entered films in 1922. more
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Filmography

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  1. "The Third Man" (1 episode, 1964)
        - Frame Up (1964) TV episode
  2. "The Andy Griffith Show" .... Colonel Watson (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka Andy of Mayberry (USA: rerun title)
        - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) TV episode .... Colonel Watson
  3. "Destry" .... Alex Whitney (1 episode, 1964)
        - Big Deal at Little River (1964) TV episode .... Alex Whitney
  4. "Mr. Novak" .... Jim O'Neal (1 episode, 1964)
        - The Death of a Teacher (1964) TV episode .... Jim O'Neal
  5. "The Virginian" .... Sheriff Webb (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka The Men from Shiloh (USA: new title)
        - The Drifter (1964) TV episode .... Sheriff Webb
  6. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" .... Morgan (1 episode, 1963)
    ... aka The Chrysler Theater
    ... aka Theatre of Stars (UK)
    ... aka Universal Star Time (syndication title)
        - The House Next Door (1963) TV episode .... Morgan
  7. Johnny Cool (1963) .... Bill Blakely
  8. "Bonanza" .... Sam Walker (1 episode, 1963)
    ... aka Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
        - A Passion for Justice (1963) TV episode .... Sam Walker
  9. "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" .... Constable Tom Batterman (1 episode, 1963)
        - Last Seen Wearing Blue Jeans (1963) TV episode .... Constable Tom Batterman
  10. "The Lloyd Bridges Show" .... Walter (1 episode, 1963)
        - Waltz of the Two Commuters (1963) TV episode .... Walter
  11. Bye Bye Birdie (1963) .... Sam - The Mayor
  12. Papa's Delicate Condition (1963) (uncredited) .... Gambler
  13. "Sam Benedict" .... Frank Gordon (1 episode, 1963)
        - Green Room, Grey Morning (1963) TV episode .... Frank Gordon
  14. "Going My Way" .... Commissioner Hughes (1 episode, 1963)
        - My Son the Social Worker (1963) TV episode .... Commissioner Hughes
  15. "The Real McCoys" .... Jerry Williams / ... (2 episodes, 1959-1962)
    ... aka The McCoys
        - Actress in the House (1962) TV episode .... Jerry Williams
        - How to Paint a House (1959) TV episode .... Mr. Leonard
  16. Don't Knock the Twist (1962) .... Herbert 'Herb' Walcott
    ... aka Let's Twist Again (USA: alternative title)
  17. "Lassie" .... Norman Talley (1 episode, 1962)
    ... aka Jeff's Collie (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Timmy and Lassie (USA: syndication title)
        - Double Trouble (1962) TV episode .... Norman Talley
  18. "Maverick" .... Harvey Storey (1 episode, 1962)
        - Epitaph for a Gambler (1962) TV episode .... Harvey Storey
  19. "Bronco" .... Gage / ... (2 episodes, 1960-1961)
        - The Equalizer (1961) TV episode .... Gage
        - The Masquerade (1960) TV episode .... Keene
  20. "The Dick Powell Show" .... Collins (1 episode, 1961)
    ... aka The Dick Powell Theatre (USA: new title)
        - The Geetas Box (1961) TV episode .... Collins
  21. "King of Diamonds" .... Victor Thackeray (1 episode, 1961)
        - Diamonds Come in Cans (1961) TV episode .... Victor Thackeray
  22. Man-Trap (1961) (uncredited) .... Paul Snavely
  23. "Bringing Up Buddy" .... Mr. Cooper (4 episodes, 1961)
        - Behind Bars (1961) TV episode .... Mr. Cooper
        - Buddy and the Teenager (1961) TV episode .... Mr. Cooper
        - Room for Rent (1961) TV episode .... Mr. Cooper
        - Buddy and Janie (1961) TV episode .... Mr. Cooper
  24. "Assignment: Underwater" .... Brazil (1 episode, 1961)
        - Partners in Death (1961) TV episode .... Brazil
  25. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" .... George Wyncliff / ... (3 episodes, 1958-1961)
        - You Can't Trust a Man (1961) TV episode .... George Wyncliff
        - Out There - Darkness (1959) TV episode .... Sergeant Kirby
        - Disappearing Trick (1958) TV episode .... Regis
  26. "Checkmate" .... Jimmy Purdy (1 episode, 1961)
        - The Gift (1961) TV episode .... Jimmy Purdy
  27. "Michael Shayne" .... David (1 episode, 1961)
        - The Heiress (1961) TV episode .... David
  28. "Tallahassee 7000" .... Porter (1 episode)
        - The Hostage (????) TV episode .... Porter
  29. "Thriller" .... Charles Salisbury (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Boris Karloff's Thriller
        - Man in the Middle (1960) TV episode .... Charles Salisbury
  30. "The Aquanauts" .... Mr. Linden (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Malibu Run
        - Night Dive (1960) TV episode .... Mr. Linden
  31. "Wanted: Dead or Alive" .... George Elkins / ... (2 episodes, 1959-1960)
        - To the Victor (1960) TV episode .... Sheriff Mike Strata
        - The Tyrant (1959) TV episode .... George Elkins
  32. "Cheyenne" .... Johnny Kent (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Long Rope (1960) TV episode .... Johnny Kent
  33. Psycho (1960) .... Tom Cassidy
  34. "The Untouchables" .... Jason MacIntyre (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Frank Nitti Story (1960) TV episode .... Jason MacIntyre
  35. "Colt .45" .... General Devery (1 episode, 1960)
        - Strange Encounter (1960) TV episode .... General Devery
  36. "Hawaiian Eye" .... Paul Charring (1 episode, 1960)
        - Cut of Ice (1960) TV episode .... Paul Charring
  37. "Perry Mason" .... Duck Hunter (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Case of the Prudent Prosecutor (1960) TV episode .... Duck Hunter
  38. "Leave It to Beaver" .... Mr. Gannon (1 episode, 1960)
        - Wally's Test (1960) TV episode .... Mr. Gannon

  39. "The Red Skelton Show" .... General Scott (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka The Red Skelton Hour (USA: new title)
        - Appleby the Weatherman (1959) TV episode .... General Scott
  40. "Peter Gunn" .... Captain Clark (1 episode, 1959)
        - Kidnap (1959) TV episode .... Captain Clark
  41. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" .... Gerald Clayton / ... (2 episodes, 1959)
    ... aka Call Mr. 'D' (USA: syndication title)
        - The Messenger (1959) TV episode .... Gerald Clayton
        - Pack Rat (1959) TV episode .... Stuart Riker
  42. "The Gale Storm Show" .... Stevens (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Oh! Susanna
        - The Million Dollar Mutt (1959) TV episode .... Stevens
  43. "M Squad" .... Walter Ashton (1 episode, 1959)
        - The European Plan (1959) TV episode .... Walter Ashton
  44. "Sugarfoot" .... Judge Hall / ... (3 episodes, 1957-1959)
    ... aka Tenderfoot (UK)
        - The Trial of the Canary Kid (1959) TV episode .... Judge Hall
        - The Canary Kid (1958) TV episode .... Judge Mortimer Hall
        - Misfire (1957) TV episode .... Sheriff Crabtree
  45. "Mike Hammer" .... Abner Reed (2 episodes, 1958-1959)
    ... aka Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (USA: complete title)
        - Groomed to Kill (1959) TV episode
        - A Grave Undertaking (1958) TV episode .... Abner Reed
  46. "The Restless Gun" .... Lacey (1 episode, 1959)
        - The Englishman (1959) TV episode .... Lacey
  47. "Lawman" .... Clint Porter (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka The Lawman (USA: alternative title)
        - The Return (1959) TV episode .... Clint Porter
  48. "The Californians" .... Charley Tuttle (1 episode, 1959)
        - Bella Union (1959) TV episode .... Charley Tuttle
  49. "Zane Grey Theater" .... Lane Fullerton / ... (2 episodes, 1958-1959)
    ... aka Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater (USA: complete title)
    ... aka The Westerners (USA: rerun title)
        - Welcome Home a Stranger (1959) TV episode .... Lane Fullerton
        - The Homecoming (1958) TV episode .... Sheriff Horn
  50. "Bachelor Father" .... Charlie Swanson (1 episode, 1958)
        - Bentley and the Teenage Siren (1958) TV episode .... Charlie Swanson
  51. The Last Hurrah (1958) .... Jack Mangan
  52. "State Trooper" .... John Henderson (1 episode, 1958)
        - 710 Hysteria Street (1958) TV episode .... John Henderson
  53. "The Millionaire" .... Howard Bayliss (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka If You Had a Million
        - The Marjorie Martinson Story (1958) TV episode .... Howard Bayliss
  54. The Enemy Below (1957) .... Lt. (j.g.) Crain
  55. "Tales of Wells Fargo" (1 episode, 1957)
        - Barbary Coast (1957) TV episode
  56. "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (2 episodes, 1950-1957)
        - Three Cents Worth of Fear (1957) TV episode
        - Give and Take (1950) TV episode
  57. Nightfall (1957) .... Dr. Edward Gurston
  58. "Official Detective" .... Detective King (1 episode, 1957)
        - Muggers (1957) TV episode .... Detective King
  59. "Celebrity Playhouse" (1 episode, 1956)
        - Tomorrow We May Part (1956) TV episode
  60. "My Friend Flicka" .... Teddy Roosevelt (1 episode, 1956)
        - Rough and Ready (1956) TV episode .... Teddy Roosevelt
  61. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka Ponds Theater (USA: new title)
        - One Sunday Afternoon (1954) TV episode
  62. "Robert Montgomery Presents" (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka Lucky Strike Theater
    ... aka Montgomery's Summer Stock
    ... aka The Robert Montgomery Summer Theater
        - Home Town (1954) TV episode
  63. "Studio One" .... Colonel Greer (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
    ... aka Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - Stir Mugs (1954) TV episode .... Colonel Greer
  64. Girl on the Run (1953) .... Hank
    ... aka Honky Tonk Burlesque (USA: alternative title)
  65. "The Web" (1 episode, 1953)
        - Figurine (1953) TV episode
  66. "Danger" (2 episodes, 1951-1953)
        - Jam Session (1953) TV episode
        - The Ghost Is Your Heart (1951) TV episode
  67. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1 episode, 1953)
    ... aka Kraft Mystery Theatre (USA: new title)
    ... aka Kraft Theatre (USA: new title)
        - Hoodlums with a Halo (1953) TV episode
  68. "Short Short Dramas" (2 episodes, 1952-1953)
        - Follow-Up (1953) TV episode
        - The Return (1952) TV episode
  69. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1 episode, 1952)
    ... aka Hallmark Television Playhouse
        - The Blue and White Lamp (1952) TV episode
  70. "Mister Peepers" .... Carl Schraeder (1 episode, 1952)
        - Episode #1.7 (1952) TV episode .... Carl Schraeder
  71. "Goodyear Television Playhouse" (2 episodes, 1952)
    ... aka Goodyear Playhouse (USA: new title)
        - The Trial of Steven Kent (1952) TV episode
        - The Travellers (1952) TV episode
  72. "Tales of Tomorrow" (1 episode, 1952)
        - Black Planet (1952) TV episode
  73. "The Billy Rose Show" .... Billy Rose (4 episodes, 1950-1951)
    ... aka Billy Rose's Playbill (USA: alternative title)
        - Duet for Two Actors (1951) TV episode
        - The Galoshes of Fortune (1951) TV episode
        - Moon Over Miami (1950) TV episode
        - Episode #1.4 (1950) TV episode .... Billy Rose
  74. "Starlight Theatre" (1 episode, 1950)
        - Before You Came Along (1950) TV episode
  75. "The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre" (1 episode, 1950)
    ... aka Chevrolet Television Theatre (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka The Broadway Playhouse
        - The Million Dollar Question (1950) TV episode

  76. "The Philco Television Playhouse" (1 episode, 1949)
    ... aka Arena Theatre (USA: new title)
    ... aka Repertory Theatre (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (USA: new title)
        - It Pays to Advertise (1949) TV episode
  77. Shed No Tears (1948) .... Hutton - Police Detective
  78. Killer Dill (1947) .... William T. Allen
  79. The Hucksters (1947) .... Max Herman
  80. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) .... Sam Wainwright
    ... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title)
  81. Ginger (1946) .... Barney O'Hara
  82. They Made Me a Killer (1946) .... Al Wilson
  83. Gay Blades (1946) .... Frankie Dowell
    ... aka Tournament Tempo (USA: TV title)
  84. How Doooo You Do!!! (1945) .... Tom Brandon
    ... aka How Do You Dooo? (UK)
  85. Arson Squad (1945) .... Tom Mitchell
  86. I Love a Soldier (1944) (uncredited) .... Little Soldier
  87. And the Angels Sing (1944) .... Oliver
  88. Rosie the Riveter (1944) .... Charlie Doran
    ... aka In Rosie's Room
  89. O, My Darling Clementine (1943) .... Dan Franklin
  90. Mystery Broadcast (1943) .... Michael Jerome
  91. Here Comes Elmer (1943) .... Joe Maxwell
  92. Keep 'Em Slugging (1943) .... Frank
  93. Silent Witness (1943) .... Bruce L. Strong - Attorney
    ... aka Attorney for the Defense (UK)
  94. Underground Agent (1942) .... Johnny Davis
  95. City of Silent Men (1942) .... Gil Davis
  96. Wake Island (1942) .... Johnny Rudd
  97. Junior G-Men of the Air (1942) .... Jerry Markham
  98. Shepherd of the Ozarks (1942) .... Jimmy Maloney
    ... aka Susannah (UK)
  99. Man from Headquarters (1942) .... Larry Doyle
  100. Louisiana Purchase (1941) .... Robert Davis, Jr.
  101. Flying Cadets (1941) .... Bob Ames
  102. Burma Convoy (1941) .... Mike Weldon
  103. Citadel of Crime (1941/I) .... Jim Rogers
    ... aka Outside the Law
  104. Father Steps Out (1941) .... Reporter Jimmy Dugan
  105. Man Made Monster (1941) .... Mark Adams
    ... aka Atomic Monster (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Mysterious Dr. R
    ... aka The Electric Man (UK)
  106. Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941) .... Sanders
  107. Behind the News (1940) .... Jeff Flavin
  108. When the Daltons Rode (1940) .... Emmett Dalton
  109. Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940) .... Bill Ferris
  110. The Ghost Comes Home (1940) .... Ernest
  111. Framed (1940) .... Henry T. 'Hank' Parker

  112. Bachelor Mother (1939) .... Freddie Miller
  113. I'll Tell the World (1939) .... Eldest Son
  114. The Shining Hour (1938) .... Benny Collins
  115. Spring Madness (1938) .... Hat Hatton
  116. Room Service (1938) .... Leo Davis
  117. Fugitives for a Night (1938) .... Matt Ryan
  118. Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) .... Tom Hamilton Jr.
  119. The Magician's Daughter (1938) .... Bob Wilson
  120. Hold That Kiss (1938) .... Steven 'Steve' Evans
  121. Navy Blue and Gold (1937) .... Weeks
  122. The Plainsman (1936) .... Young trooper
  123. Fury (1936) .... Charlie Wilson
  124. The Farmer in the Dell (1936) .... Davy Davenport
  125. Kind Lady (1935) .... Peter Santard
    ... aka House of Menace (USA: TV title)
  126. Ah, Wilderness! (1935) .... Arthur Miller
  127. East of Java (1935) .... Larry Page
    ... aka Tiger Island (USA: reissue title)
  128. Waterfront Lady (1935) .... Ronny Hillyer aka Bill
  129. Personal Maid's Secret (1935) .... Kent Fletcher, Joan's Brother
  130. Alice Adams (1935) .... Walter Adams
    ... aka Booth Tarkington's Alice Adams (USA: complete title)
  131. Doubting Thomas (1935) .... Jimmy Brown
  132. College Scandal (1935) (scenes deleted) .... Student
    ... aka The Clock Strikes 8 (UK)
  133. Enter Madame (1935) .... John Fitzgerald
  134. Bachelor of Arts (1934) .... Pete Illings
  135. Tripping Through the Tropics (1934) .... Jack
  136. Hollywood Hoodlum (1934) .... Daniel Patrick Ryan aka Dan
    ... aka Hollywood Mystery
    ... aka What Price Fame? (UK)
  137. The Life of Vergie Winters (1934) .... Ranny Truesdale
  138. Stars in the Making (1934)
  139. The Last Gentleman (1934) .... Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
  140. Love Detectives (1934) .... Bob
  141. King for a Night (1933) .... Dick
  142. Rainbow Over Broadway (1933) .... Don Hayes
  143. Ever in My Heart (1933) .... Sam Archer
  144. 'Tis Spring (1933)
  145. Midshipman Jack (1933) .... Russell H. Burns
  146. Dangerous Crossroads (1933)
  147. Ann Carver's Profession (1933) .... Jim Thompson
  148. Room Mates (1933)
  149. The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933) .... Bob Graham
  150. The Plumber and the Lady (1933)
  151. Should Crooners Marry (1933)
  152. Billion Dollar Scandal (1933) .... Babe Partos
  153. The Lost Special (1932) .... Tom Hood
  154. Boys Will Be Boys (1932)
  155. Air Mail (1932) .... Tommy Bogan
  156. Who, Me? (1932)
  157. Huddle (1932) .... Larry Wilson
    ... aka The Impossible Lover (UK)
  158. Racing Youth (1932) .... Teddy Blue
  159. Way Back Home (1931) .... David Clark
    ... aka Old Greatheart (UK)
  160. The Brat (1931) .... Stephen Forester
  161. Traveling Husbands (1931) .... Barry Greene
  162. Big Business Girl (1931) .... Johnny Saunders
  163. A Connecticut Yankee (1931) .... Emile le Poulet/Clarence
    ... aka The Yankee at King Arthur's Court (UK)
  164. The Tiger's Son (1931)
  165. Just Imagine (1930) .... RT-42
  166. Wild Company (1930) .... Larry Grayson
  167. So This Is London (1930) .... Junior Draper
  168. Born Reckless (1930) .... Frank Sheldon
  169. Spring Is Here (1930) .... Stacy Adams
  170. Son of the Gods (1930) .... Kicker
  171. The Big Party (1930) .... Jack Hunter
  172. Men Without Women (1930) .... Ens. Albert Edward Price

  173. Salute (1929) .... Midshipman Albert Edward Price
  174. Words and Music (1929) .... Skeet Mulroy
  175. Blue Skies (1929) .... Richard Lewis (episode 2)
  176. Prep and Pep (1928) .... Bunk Hill
  177. The Farmer's Daughter (1928) .... Allan Boardman Jr
  178. The Covered Wagon (1923) (uncredited) .... Bit
Soundtrack:
  1. The Magician's Daughter (1938) (performer: "I Want To Write a Song")
  2. Big Business Girl (1931) (performer: "Constantly", "If I Could Be with You")
  3. Just Imagine (1930) (performer: "Never Swat a Fly" (1930))
  4. Spring Is Here (1930) (performer: "Spring Is Here (in Person)" (1929) (uncredited), "What's the Big Idea?" (1929) (uncredited))
  5. Son of the Gods (1930) (performer: "Pretty Little You" (1929) (uncredited))
Self:
  1. Main Street to Broadway (1953) (uncredited) .... Himself - First Nighter

  2. Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga (1939) (uncredited) .... Himself
  3. The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood (1932) .... Himself

  4. Happy Days (1929/I) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Gunfighters of the Old West (1992) (V) (uncredited) .... Train Robber


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