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Basil Ruysdael (1878–1960)

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Before becoming a busy character actor on stage, films, and radio, he was a star bass-baritone with the Metropolitan Opera Company between 1910 and 1918. Although his most frequent role was as the King in Verdi's "Aida", the majority of his roles were in the German repertory, particularly the operas of Richard Wagner. As a voice teacher and coach, his students included Lawrence Tibbett. See more trivia »

Born:

Basil Spaulding Millspaugh
in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Died:

(age 82) in Hollywood, California, USA
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1961 101 Dalmatians (voice)
 
1960 The Story of Ruth
Shammah
 
1959 Perry Mason (TV series)
Henry W. Dameron
– The Case of Paul Drake's Dilemma (1959) … Henry W. Dameron
 
1959 The Horse Soldiers
The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
 
1959 Black Saddle (TV series)
Senator Neil McQueen
– Client: McQueen (1959) … Senator Neil McQueen
 
1958 The Last Hurrah
Bishop Gardner
 
1958 Father Knows Best (TV series)
Mr. Emery
– Betty Finds a Cause (1958) … Mr. Emery
 
1958 Official Detective (TV series)
Joseph
– The Policeman's Gun (1958) … Joseph
 
1956 These Wilder Years
Judge
 
1956 Jubal
Shem Hoktor
 
1956 Diane
Chamberlain (uncredited)
 
1955 Pearl of the South Pacific
Tuan Michael
 
1955 Science Fiction Theatre (TV series)
Prof. Samuel Carson
– Beyond (1955) … Prof. Samuel Carson
 
1955 Blackboard Jungle
Prof. A.R. Kraal
 
1955 The Violent Men
Tex Hinkleman
 
1954-1955 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Andrew Jackson / General Jackson
– Davy Crockett Goes to Congress (1955) … Andrew Jackson
– Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter (1954) … General Jackson
 
1954 The Shanghai Story
Rev. Hollingsworth
 
1954 Prince Valiant
Old Viking (uncredited)
 
1953 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
– Wedding Day (1953)
 
1952 Carrie
Mr. Fitzgerald
 
1952 Boots Malone
Preacher Cole
 
1951 People Will Talk
Dean Lyman Brockwell
 
1951 Half Angel
Dr. Jackson
 
1951 My Forbidden Past
Dean Cazzley
 
1951 Raton Pass
Pierre Challon
 
1951 The Scarf
Cyrus Barrington
 
1950 Gambling House
Judge Ravinek
 
1950 High Lonesome
'Horse' Davis, Ranch Owner
 
1950 Broken Arrow
Gen. Oliver 'The Christian General' Howard
 
1950 One Way Street
Father Moreno
 
1950 The File on Thelma Jordon
Judge Jonathan David Hancock
 
1949 Pinky
Judge Walker
 
1949 The Doctor and the Girl
Dr. Francis I. Garard
 
1949 Task Force
Admiral at Annapolis (uncredited)
 
1949 Come to the Stable
The Bishop
 
1949 Colorado Territory
Dave Rickard
 
1939 Inside the Capitol (short)
Commentator
 
1938 Vitaphone Pictorial Revue, Series 2, No. 7 (short)
Narrator - 1st and 3rd Segment
 
1937 Roping 'em Alive! (short)
Commentator
 
1929 The Cocoanuts
Hennessy
 
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1929 The Cocoanuts (performer: "TALE OF THE SHIRT" 1925 - uncredited)
 
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1941 Cavalcade of Faith (documentary)
Narrator
 
1940 Historic Virginia (documentary short)
(Narrator)
 
1940 The Archives (documentary short)
Narrator
 
1938 Crossroads of the Orient (documentary short)
Narrator
 
1938 India's Millions (documentary short)
Narrator
 
1937 Mysterious Ceylon (documentary short)
Narrator
 
1937 Land of the Magyar (documentary short)
Narrator
 
1937 The Hollanders (documentary short)
Narrator
 
1934 Dealers in Death (documentary)
Narrator
 
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1955 Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
Gen./President Andrew Jackson
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1925). Stage Play: The Cocoanuts. Musical comedy. Music by Irving Berlin. Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Book by George S. Kaufman. Additional text by Morrie Ryskind. Musical Director: Frank Tours. Music orchestrated by Frank Tours, Maurice De Packh, Stephen Jones and Louis Katzman. Scenic Design by Woodman Thompson... See more »

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Trivia:

Before becoming a busy character actor on stage, films, and radio, he was a star bass-baritone with the Metropolitan Opera Company between 1910 and 1918. Although his most frequent role was as the King in Verdi's "Aida", the majority of his roles were in the German repertory, particularly the operas of Richard Wagner. As a voice teacher and coach, his students included Lawrence Tibbett. See more »

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