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Kerwin Mathews (1926–2007)

Actor

Before there was a George Lucas and Harrison Ford running around creating special-effects excitement, there was a virile, boyishly handsome actor named Kerwin Mathews who was entertaining audiences battling a variety of creatures courtesy of pioneer special effects guru Ray Harryhausen. Harryhausen's... See full bio »

Born:

in Seattle, Washington, USA

Died:

(age 81) in San Francisco, California, USA
Still of Kathryn Grant and Kerwin Mathews in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad Still of Kathryn Grant and Kerwin Mathews in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad Still of Kathryn Grant and Kerwin Mathews in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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1977 Nightmare in Blood
Prince Zaroff
 
1973 The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
Robert Bridgestone
 
1972 Ironside (TV series)
Eric Oates / Paul Arnstein
– Buddy, Can You Spare a Life? (1972) … Eric Oates
– Achilles' Heel (1972) … Paul Arnstein
 
1972 General Hospital (TV series)
Dr. Duncan Stewart
– Episode dated 28 September 1972 (1972) … Dr. Duncan Stewart
 
1971 Octaman
Dr. Rick Torres
 
1971 Death Takes a Holiday (TV movie)
Senator Earl Chapman, Jr.
 
1970 Barquero
Marquette
 
1969 Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon (TV movie)
Jonathan Fletcher
 
1969 A Boy... a Girl
Mr. Christian
 
1968 Un killer per sua maestà
Mark
 
1967 Battle Beneath the Earth
Cmdr. Jonathan Shaw
 
1967 Ghostbreakers (TV movie)
Dr. Barnaby Cross
 
1967 The Viscount
Clint de la Roche, le Vicomte
 
1964 Panic in Bangkok
Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, alias OSS 117
 
1963 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Johann Strauss Jr.
– The Waltz King: Part 2 (1963) … Johann Strauss Jr.
– The Waltz King: Part 1 (1963) … Johann Strauss Jr.
 
1963 OSS 117 se déchaîne
Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, alias OSS 117
 
1963 Maniac
Jeff Farrell
 
1962 Jack the Giant Killer
Jack
 
1962 The Pirates of Blood River
Jonathon Standing
 
1961 The Devil at 4 O'Clock
Father Joseph Perreau
 
1960 The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
Dr. Lemuel Gulliver
 
1960 The Warrior Empress
Phaon
 
1960 Man on a String
Bob Avery
 
1959 Goodyear Theatre (TV series)
Lieutenant James Obenauf
– The Obenauf Story (1959) … Lieutenant James Obenauf
 
1959 The Last Blitzkrieg
Wilitz
 
1958 The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
Sinbad
 
1958 Tarawa Beachhead
Sgt. Thomas A. 'Tom' Sloan
 
1957-1958 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
– The Suicide Club (1958)
– Show of Strength (1957)
 
1957 The Garment Jungle
Alan Mitchell
 
1956 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Clay Farrell
– The Country Husband (1956) … Clay Farrell
 
1954-1956 The Ford Television Theatre (TV series)
Fred Karns / Ivor / Lieutenant Norton
– Catch at Straws (1956) … Fred Karns
– The Lady in the Wind (1955) … Ivor
– Charlie C Company (1954) … Lieutenant Norton
 
1955 5 Against the House
Ronnie
 
1955 Cell 2455 Death Row
Reporter (uncredited)
 
1954 Space Patrol (TV series)
Major Caldwell
– The Escape of Mr. Proteus (1954) … Major Caldwell
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
1986 Aliens, Dragons, Monsters and Me (documentary)
Himself
 
1960 Here's Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.11 (1960) … Himself
 
1955 The 27th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2004 Inside the Federation (video documentary short)
Sinbad in 'The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad'
 

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Jack the Giant Killer -- Farmboy, Jack, becomes a knight and must protect a princess from the devices of the evil Pendragon. 5 Against the House -- Trailer for this gambling caper 5 Against the House -- The house they're against is Harold's Club in Reno. What begins as a joke ends as a reality when a heist-- planned by Mathews but disapproved of by Madison--goes ahead, with disastrous results.
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Personal Details

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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I was the hardest working unknown actor in the world. I used to think I had to have three films in the can at all times or my life would collapse. Work was my only source of security. See more »

Trivia:

Attended Janesville High School in Janesville, Wisconsin, and Beloit College, in Beloit, Wisconsin, where he learned fencing. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn