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Todd Karns (1921–2000)

Son of character actor Roscoe Karns. They appeared together for 5 years in the live televisionshow 'Rocky King, Detective'. The last 30 years Todd Karns had his own theatre near Guadalajara, Mexico. See full bio »

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Filmography

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1955 Danger (TV series)
 
1953-1954 Rocky King, Detective (TV series)
Sergeant Hart
Last Show (1954) … Sergeant Hart
Murder in Advance (1954) … Sergeant Hart
Deadly Target (1953) … Sergeant Hart
 
1954 The Caine Mutiny
Petty Officer 1st Class Stillwell (uncredited)
 
1953 The Ford Television Theatre (TV series)
Chester
The World's My Oyster (1953) … Chester
 
1953 Dragnet (TV series)
The Big Fake (1953)
 
1953 Sea of Lost Ships
Co-Pilot (uncredited)
 
1953 China Venture
Lt. March (uncredited)
 
1953 Mission Over Korea
2nd Lt. Jerry Barker (uncredited)
 
1953 Clipped Wings
Lt. Dave Moreno
 
1953 Invaders from Mars
Jim - Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
 
1953 The Lone Ranger (TV series)
Kenny Austin
Black Gold (1953) … Kenny Austin
 
1953 Your Favorite Story (TV series)
The Gambler (1953)
 
1951-1953 Family Theatre (TV series)
Cpl. Bates
Trial of Tara (1953)
That I May See (1951)
 
1953 Four Star Playhouse (TV series)
The Man in the Box (1953) (as Todd Karnes)
 
1952 Flat Top
Judge
 
1952 Battle Zone
Officer
 
1952 The Unexpected (TV series)
 
1952 The Story of Will Rogers
1st Mechanic (scenes deleted)
 
1952 My Son John
Bedford (uncredited)
 
1952 Jet Job
Peter Arlen
 
1952 Sky King (TV series)
Lieutenant Doug Mercer
Operation Urgent (1952) … Lieutenant Doug Mercer
 
1952 Mutiny
Andrews (as Todd Karnes)
 
1952 Rebound (TV series)
Jim Connell / Moss
It Wouldn't Be Fair … Moss
The Cure … Jim Connell
 
1951 Drums in the Deep South
Union Captain (uncredited)
 
1951 The Red Badge of Courage
Soldier (uncredited)
 
1950 The Magnificent Yankee
Secretary (uncredited)
 
1950 Let's Dance
Sergeant (uncredited)
 
1950 It's a Small World
Sam
 
1949 My Foolish Heart
Her Escort (as Tod Karns)
 
1949 Jackson and Jill (TV series)
Jackson Jones
 
1948 Good Sam
Joe Adams
 
1942 Eagle Squadron
Meyers
 
1942 The Courtship of Andy Hardy
Harry Land
 
1941 Andy Hardy's Private Secretary
Harry Land
 
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1997 Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (TV documentary)
Harry Bailey (uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared on a play in 1953 called "Flame-Out." A comedy-drama written and directed by Alan Mowbray. The play was presented for nearly a year at various Air Force bases enacted by an all-soldier cast. It starred Karns, Jack Lord and Harry Carey, Jr., all who received excellent reviews for their... See more »

Alternate Names:

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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Appeared with his father on Rocky King, Detective. See more »

Trademark:

The most famous line he ever spoke in a film - "To my big brother George, the richest man in town" (said near the end of "It's a Wonderful Life"). See more »

Nickname:

Rocky See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn