Howard Duff (I) (1913–1990) |
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Tough, virile, wavy-haired and ruggedly handsome with trademark forlorn-looking brows that added an intriguing touch of vulnerability to his hard outer core, actor Howard Duff and his wife-at-the-time, actress Ida Lupino, were one of Hollywood's premiere film couples during the 1950s "Golden Age". Prior to that, Duff had relationships with a ...
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Born:in Bremerton, Washington, USADied:(age 76) in Santa Barbara, California, USA |
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Actor (138 credits)
Actor (138 credits)
1990
The Golden Girls
(TV Series)
Mangiacavallo
Mangiacavallo
- The Mangiacavallo Curse Makes a Lousy Wedding Present
(1990)
... Mangiacavallo
1990
Midnight Caller
(TV Series)
Montgomery Carson
Montgomery Carson
- A Snitch in Time: Part 2
(1990)
... Montgomery Carson
- A Snitch in Time: Part 1
(1990)
... Montgomery Carson
1984-1990
Knots Landing
(TV Series)
Paul Galveston
Paul Galveston
- My Bullet
(1990)
... Paul Galveston
- Fly Away Home
(1985)
... Paul Galveston
- Lead Me to the Altar
(1985)
... Paul Galveston
- Out of the Past
(1985)
... Paul Galveston
- Inside Information
(1985)
... Paul Galveston
1988
War and Remembrance
(TV Mini-Series)
William Tuttle
William Tuttle
- Part IV
(1988)
... William Tuttle
- Part II
(1988)
... William Tuttle
1988
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Captain Thomas Sullivan Magnum I
Captain Thomas Sullivan Magnum I
- Resolutions: Part II
(1988)
... Captain Thomas Sullivan Magnum I
- Resolutions: Part I
(1988)
... Captain Thomas Sullivan Magnum I
1988
Dallas
(TV Series)
Sen. Henry Harrison O'Dell / Senator Henry Harrison O'Dell
Sen. Henry Harrison O'Dell / Senator Henry Harrison O'Dell
- Last of the Good Guys
(1988)
... Sen. Henry Harrison O'Dell
- Never Say Never
(1988)
... Senator Henry Harrison O'Dell
1985-1987
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(TV Series)
Harry Thornton / Capt. Harry V. Thornton
Harry Thornton / Capt. Harry V. Thornton
- The Khrushchev List
(1987)
... Harry Thornton
- Tail of the Dancing Weasel
(1985)
... Capt. Harry V. Thornton
1984-1985
Hotel
(TV Series)
Adam Korsak / Byron Comstock
Adam Korsak / Byron Comstock
- Anniversary
(1985)
... Adam Korsak
- Lifelines
(1984)
... Byron Comstock
1984
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Ralph / Stephen Earl
Ralph / Stephen Earl
- Deadly Lady
(1984)
... Ralph / Stephen Earl
1982
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Glen Leciter
Glen Leciter
- The Tomorrow Lady/Father, Dear Father/Still Life
(1982)
... Glen Leciter
1980-1982
Flamingo Road
(TV Series)
Sheriff Titus Semple
Sheriff Titus Semple
- Murder, They Said
(1982)
... Sheriff Titus Semple
- The Harder They Fall
(1982)
... Sheriff Titus Semple
- An Eye for an Eye
(1982)
... Sheriff Titus Semple
- The Bad and the Beautiful
(1982)
... Sheriff Titus Semple
- The High and the Mighty
(1982)
... Sheriff Titus Semple
1981
East of Eden
(TV Mini-Series)
Jules Edwards
Jules Edwards
- Part Three
(1981)
... Jules Edwards (credit only)
- Part Two
(1981)
... Jules Edwards (credit only)
- Part One
(1981)
... Jules Edwards
1980
The Dream Merchants
(TV Mini-Series)
Charles Slade
Charles Slade
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Charles Slade
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Charles Slade
1979-1980
Young Maverick
(TV Series)
Herman Rusk
Herman Rusk
- Dead Man's Hand: Part 2
(1980)
... Herman Rusk
- Dead Man's Hand: Part 1
(1979)
... Herman Rusk
1978
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Lt. Martinelle
Lt. Martinelle
- Voodoo Doll, Part II
(1978)
... Lt. Martinelle
- Voodoo Doll: Part 1
(1978)
... Lt. Martinelle
1977
Lanigan's Rabbi
(TV Series)
Cyrus Hollister
Cyrus Hollister
- Say It Ain't So, Chief
(1977)
... Cyrus Hollister
1973-1977
Police Story
(TV Series)
DeHart / Lieutenant Blodgett / Lt. Hyatt / ...
DeHart / Lieutenant Blodgett / Lt. Hyatt / ...
- The Six Foot Stretch
(1977)
... DeHart
- 50 Cents-First Half Hour, $1.75 All Day
(1976)
... Lieutenant Blodgett
- Company Man
(1975)
... Lt. Hyatt
- Breaking Point
(1975)
... Sergeant Al Butler
- Headhunter
(1975)
... Sgt. Virgil Devereux
1977
The Rockford Files
(TV Series)
Edward J. Marks
Edward J. Marks
- There's One in Every Port
(1977)
... Edward J. Marks
1976
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Eddie Morgan
Eddie Morgan
- The Adventure of the Black Falcon
(1976)
... Eddie Morgan
1975
Marcus Welby, M.D.
(TV Series)
Charles Prescott
Charles Prescott
- The One Face in the World
(1975)
... Charles Prescott
1974
Kung Fu
(TV Series)
Mr. Jenkins / Noah Fleck
Mr. Jenkins / Noah Fleck
- This Valley of Terror
(1974)
... Mr. Jenkins
- A Dream Within a Dream
(1974)
... Noah Fleck
1973
Faraday and Company
(TV Series)
Clark Sanford
Clark Sanford
- Say Hello to a Dead Man
(1973)
... Clark Sanford
1973
Mod Squad
(TV Series)
Walter Graham
Walter Graham
- Put Out the Welcome Mat for Death
(1973)
... Walter Graham
1972
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Arthur Porter (segment "There Aren't Any More MacBanes")
Arthur Porter (segment "There Aren't Any More MacBanes")
- I'll Never Leave You - Ever/There Aren't Any More MacBanes
(1972)
... Arthur Porter (segment "There Aren't Any More MacBanes")
1969-1971
Insight
(TV Series)
Simon / The Major
Simon / The Major
- The Highest Bidder
(1971)
... Simon
- Is the 11:59 Late This Year?
(1969)
... The Major
1971
Alias Smith and Jones
(TV Series)
George Fendler
George Fendler
- Shootout at Diablo Station
(1971)
... George Fendler
1963-1971
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Stuart Masters / Ed Frazer
Stuart Masters / Ed Frazer
- The Town Killer
(1971)
... Stuart Masters
- A Distant Fury
(1963)
... Ed Frazer
1969
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
(TV Series)
Henry Speiser
Henry Speiser
- Man Without a Heart
(1969)
... Henry Speiser
1969
Judd for the Defense
(TV Series)
Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- The Law and Order Blues: Part 2
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
1966-1969
The Felony Squad
(TV Series)
Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- The Law and Order Blues
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- Blind Terror
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- Conspiracy of Power: Part 2
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- Conspiracy of Power: Part 1
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- The Last Man in the World
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
1966-1968
Batman
(TV Series)
Cabala / Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
Cabala / Det. Sgt. Sam Stone
- The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra
(1968)
... Cabala
- The Joker's Flying Saucer
(1968)
... Cabala (uncredited)
- The Impractical Joker
(1966)
... Det. Sgt. Sam Stone (uncredited)
1965
The Rogues
(TV Series)
G. Carter Huntington
G. Carter Huntington
- Bless You, G. Carter Huntington
(1965)
... G. Carter Huntington
1963-1964
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Charlie January / Lou Cole
Charlie January / Lou Cole
- Who Killed the Paper Dragon?
(1964)
... Charlie January
- Who Killed Billy Jo?
(1963)
... Lou Cole
1963
Sam Benedict
(TV Series)
Gregory Tyler
Gregory Tyler
- Not Even the Gulls Shall Weep
(1963)
... Gregory Tyler
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Peter Harding
Peter Harding
- The Tender Poisoner
(1962)
... Peter Harding
1960-1961
Dante
(TV Series)
Willie Dante
Willie Dante
- Around a Dark Corner
(1961)
... Willie Dante
- Sesame Key
(1961)
... Willie Dante
- Friendly Assassin
(1961)
... Willie Dante
- Hunter with a Badge
(1961)
... Willie Dante
- Dante in the Dark
(1961)
... Willie Dante
1960
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Arthur Curtis / Gerry Raigan
Arthur Curtis / Gerry Raigan
- A World of Difference
(1960)
... Arthur Curtis / Gerry Raigan
1959
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Samuel Clemens / Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens / Mark Twain
- Enter Mark Twain
(1959)
... Samuel Clemens / Mark Twain
1957-1958
Mr. Adams and Eve
(TV Series)
Howard Adams
Howard Adams
- Teenage Idol
(1958)
... Howard Adams
- Planes That Pass in the Night
(1958)
... Howard Adams
- Steve's Girl Friend
(1958)
... Howard Adams
- Dear Variety
(1958)
... Howard Adams
- The Chowder Cup
(1958)
... Howard Adams
1955-1956
Climax!
(TV Series)
Dr. John C. Clark
Dr. John C. Clark
- Fury at Dawn
(1956)
... Dr. John C. Clark
- Escape from Fear
(1955)
1953-1956
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Johnny Abel / Charlie O'Connor / John Stevens aka Johnny Nighthawk
Johnny Abel / Charlie O'Connor / John Stevens aka Johnny Nighthawk
- The Payoff
(1956)
... Johnny Abel
- A Season to Love
(1954)
... Charlie O'Connor
- The Ming Lama
(1953)
... John Stevens aka Johnny Nighthawk
1955-1956
The Star and the Story
(TV Series)
Tom / Henry Pell / Malcolm Rainey
Tom / Henry Pell / Malcolm Rainey
- Payment in Kind
(1956)
... Tom
- The True Confessions of Henry Pell
(1955)
... Henry Pell
- First Offense
(1955)
... Malcolm Rainey
1956
Chevron Hall of Stars
(TV Series)
Det. John Stone
Det. John Stone
- Harrigan's Ghost
(1956)
... Det. John Stone
1956
Science Fiction Theatre
(TV Series)
Dr. Tom Mathews
Dr. Tom Mathews
- Sound of Murder
(1956)
... Dr. Tom Mathews
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Other Works:
Stage: Appeared in "Together Tonight! Jefferson, Hamilton and Burr". See more »Alternate Names:
Howard Duff - Radio's 'Sam Spade'Height:
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Trivia:
Unsold pilot: He was scheduled to star in a 1958 detective/mystery series called "The Green Peacock" following the cancellation of his sitcom Mr. Adams and Eve (1957), but even though episodes were produced, they were never broadcast. Episodes were written by writers such as Daniel Mainwaring and William Spier and directed by Allen H. Miner. Ramon Novarro was the co-star. See more »Trademark:
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