John Qualen (1899–1987) |
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One of the best and most familiar character actors of the first four decades of sound films, although few who knew his face also knew his name, John Qualen was born in Canada to Norwegian parents. His father was a minister. The family moved to the United States and Qualen (whose real name was Kvalen) grew up in Elgin, Illinois. He won an oratory ...
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Born:in Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDied:(age 87) in Torrance, California, USA |
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1971-1973
The Odd Couple
(TV Series)
Mr. Larson / Groundskeeper / Sam Mitchell
Mr. Larson / Groundskeeper / Sam Mitchell
- Sometimes a Great Ocean
(1973)
... Mr. Larson
- A Grave for Felix
(1971)
... Groundskeeper
- A Taste of Money
(1971)
... Sam Mitchell
1972
The Partridge Family
(TV Series)
The Old Man
The Old Man
- My Heart Belongs to a Two Car Garage
(1972)
... The Old Man
1968-1970
Green Acres
(TV Series)
Willie Dunhill / Mr. Appleby
Willie Dunhill / Mr. Appleby
- The Ex-Con
(1970)
... Willie Dunhill
- Eb's Romance
(1968)
... Mr. Appleby
1966
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Dr. Elmer Spritzer
Dr. Elmer Spritzer
- The Jewels of Topango Affair
(1966)
... Dr. Elmer Spritzer
1966
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Richard Prince
Richard Prince
- Terror in a Tiny Town
(1966)
... Richard Prince (uncredited)
- Terror in a Tiny Town: Part 1
(1966)
... Richard Prince
1961-1965
Mister Ed
(TV Series)
Justice of Peace / Milo Simmons / Axel the Handyman
Justice of Peace / Milo Simmons / Axel the Handyman
- Ed the Bridegroom
(1965)
... Justice of Peace
- Pine Lake Lodge
(1961)
... Milo Simmons
- Ed's New Shoes
(1961)
... Axel the Handyman
1963-1965
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
John Paul McGarrity / Mr. Wren
John Paul McGarrity / Mr. Wren
- A Horse Named Stravinsky
(1965)
... John Paul McGarrity
- The White Ones Are Dolphins
(1963)
... Mr. Wren
1964
The Danny Thomas Show
(TV Series)
Swenson / Swenson, the Janitor
Swenson / Swenson, the Janitor
- Call Off the Hounds
(1964)
... Swenson
- Sense of Humor
(1964)
... Swenson, the Janitor
1963
Wide Country
(TV Series)
Dr. Henry Demeter
Dr. Henry Demeter
- Whose Hand at My Throat?
(1963)
... Dr. Henry Demeter
1963
The Real McCoys
(TV Series)
Frank
Frank
- The Other Side of the Fence
(1963)
... Frank
- Cupid Wore a Tail
(1963)
... Frank
1960-1962
Lawman
(TV Series)
Doc Shay / Doc Shea / Doc Shannon
Doc Shay / Doc Shea / Doc Shannon
- Explosion
(1962)
... Doc Shay
- Blind Hate
(1961)
... Doc Shea
- Old Stefano
(1960)
... Doc Shannon
1958-1961
Maverick
(TV Series)
Henry Albright / Leland Mills
Henry Albright / Leland Mills
- The Golden Fleecing
(1961)
... Henry Albright
- The Lonesome Reunion
(1958)
... Leland Mills
1958-1960
The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna
(TV Series)
Olaf Hansen / Clancy
Olaf Hansen / Clancy
- Love by Yiminy
(1960)
... Olaf Hansen
- The Swedish Steward
(1959)
... Olaf Hansen
- The Sweepstakes Ticket
(1958)
... Clancy
1958-1959
The Californians
(TV Series)
Vinegar Pete Jones / J. Jimmerson Jones
Vinegar Pete Jones / J. Jimmerson Jones
- Stampede at Misery Flats
(1959)
... Vinegar Pete Jones
- J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.
(1958)
... J. Jimmerson Jones
1958
Yancy Derringer
(TV Series)
Capt. Sven Larsen
Capt. Sven Larsen
- Old Dixie
(1958)
... Capt. Sven Larsen
- Gallatin Street
(1958)
... Capt. Sven Larsen
1955-1957
December Bride
(TV Series)
The Count / Mr. Thompson
The Count / Mr. Thompson
- Royalty
(1957)
... The Count
- Chicken Salad
(1955)
... Mr. Thompson
1956
The Millionaire
(TV Series)
Harry Stonewall Jackson
Harry Stonewall Jackson
- The Charles Hartford Simpson Story
(1956)
... Harry Stonewall Jackson
1956
Crossroads
(TV Series)
Dr. Axel Johnson
Dr. Axel Johnson
- Anatole of the Bayous
(1956)
- Dig or Die, Brother Hyde
(1956)
... Dr. Axel Johnson
1956
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Mr. Crabtree / Elmer Shore / Mr. Stepp
Mr. Crabtree / Elmer Shore / Mr. Stepp
- Help Wanted
(1956)
... Mr. Crabtree
- Shopping for Death
(1956)
... Elmer Shore
- A Bullet for Baldwin
(1956)
... Mr. Stepp
1955
Science Fiction Theatre
(TV Series)
Prof. Samuel Avery
Prof. Samuel Avery
- Death at 2 A.M.
(1955)
... Prof. Samuel Avery
1952-1954
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Francois / Sparks
Francois / Sparks
- Girl in Flight
(1954)
... Francois
- Crossed and Double Crossed
(1952)
... Sparks
1953-1954
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Peleg Brewster / Pop Bradshaw
Peleg Brewster / Pop Bradshaw
- The Whale on the Beach
(1954)
... Peleg Brewster
- Knave of Hearts
(1953)
... Pop Bradshaw
1954
Omnibus
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(segment "The House") / Storekeeper J.P. (segment "Nobody's Fool")
- The House
(1954)
... (segment "The House")
- Nobody's Fool
(1954)
... Storekeeper J.P. (segment "Nobody's Fool")
1951-1953
Hollywood Opening Night
(TV Series)
Carl Anders
Carl Anders
- The Invited Seven
(1953)
- Son of the Rock
(1951)
... Carl Anders
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Broadway stage: "Street Scene". Written and directed by Elmer Rice. Playhouse Theatre: 601 performances. Cast included John Qualen as "Carl Olsen" See more »Alternate Names:
John M. Qualen | John T. QualenHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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