Otto Kruger (1885–1974) |
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The grandnephew of South African pioneer and former president Paul Krüger, Otto Kruger trained for a musical career from childhood, but after enrolling in Columbia University he switched his career choice to acting. Making his Broadway debut in 1915, at 30, he shortly became a matinée idol of the day, specializing in sophisticated leading roles. ...
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Born:in Toledo, Ohio, USADied:(age 89) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (122 credits)
Actor (122 credits)
1961-1964
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Judge Norris / Timothy Balfour Sr. / August Dalgran / ...
Judge Norris / Timothy Balfour Sr. / August Dalgran / ...
- The Case of the Missing Button
(1964)
... Judge Norris
- The Case of the Devious Delinquent
(1963)
... Timothy Balfour Sr.
- The Case of the Counterfeit Crank
(1962)
... August Dalgran
- The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather
(1961)
... J. J. Gideon
1961-1963
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Justice Caleb Cooke / Chandler Hanford
Justice Caleb Cooke / Chandler Hanford
- The Judge
(1963)
... Justice Caleb Cooke
- Up Jumped the Devil
(1961)
... Chandler Hanford
1962
Checkmate
(TV Series)
George Emory
George Emory
- A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the Game
(1962)
... George Emory
1961
Frontier Circus
(TV Series)
General Frederic Jellich
General Frederic Jellich
- Lippizan
(1961)
... General Frederic Jellich
1961
The Law and Mr. Jones
(TV Series)
Franklyn Malleson Ghent
Franklyn Malleson Ghent
- A Fool for a Client
(1961)
... Franklyn Malleson Ghent
1959
The Man and the Challenge
(TV Series)
David Mumford
David Mumford
- Experiments in Terror
(1959)
... David Mumford
1956-1957
Climax!
(TV Series)
Judge Mitchell / Walter Farrington
Judge Mitchell / Walter Farrington
- Jacob and the Angel
(1957)
... Judge Mitchell
- The 78th Floor
(1956)
... Walter Farrington
1957
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Raymond Adams
Raymond Adams
- Miller's Millions
(1957)
... Raymond Adams
1953-1955
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Program Host
Program Host
- The Happy Man
(1955)
... Program Host
- Something to Live For
(1953)
1955
Science Fiction Theatre
(TV Series)
Dr. Werner Engstrom / Dr. Emanuel M. Hall
Dr. Werner Engstrom / Dr. Emanuel M. Hall
- Marked 'Danger
(1955)
... Dr. Werner Engstrom
- No Food for Thought
(1955)
... Dr. Emanuel M. Hall
1953-1954
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
The Boss / Charles
The Boss / Charles
- The Face Is Familiar
(1954)
... The Boss
- Woman's World
(1953)
... Charles
1954
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Spencer de Witt Roland
Spencer de Witt Roland
- Prelude to Murder
(1954)
... Spencer de Witt Roland
1950
Nash Airflyte Theatre
(TV Series)
Paul de Varenne
Paul de Varenne
- The Doll in the Pink Silk Dress
(1950)
... Paul de Varenne
1949
Suspense
(TV Series)
Chester Crabtree
Chester Crabtree
- Help Wanted
(1949)
... Chester Crabtree
- After Dinner Story
(1949)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage Play: Alias Jimmy Valentine. Melodrama (revival). Written by Paul Armstrong. Based on the short story "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry. Directed by Huhgh Ford. Gaiety Theatre: 8 Dec 1921- Jan 1922 (closing date unknown/46 performances). Cast included Mary Boland, Earle Browne, George Farren, Otto Kruger (as "Lee Randall"). ... See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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