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Jack Weston (1924–1996)
In a 40-year career that spanned Broadway, television and movies, the versatile actor played everyone from sleazy villains to terrifying killers to clumsy comics. His bad-guy roles included a stalker who, along with Alan Arkin terrorized a blind Audrey Hepburn in the 1967 cult classic Wait Until Dark (1967). He appeared in much lighter roles in ...
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Born:in Cleveland, Ohio, USADied:(age 71) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (106 credits)
Actor (106 credits)
1986
If Tomorrow Comes
(TV Mini-Series)
Uncle Willie
Uncle Willie
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Uncle Willie
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Uncle Willie
- Episode #1.1
(1986)
... Uncle Willie
1984
The Four Seasons
(TV Series)
Danny Zimmer
Danny Zimmer
- Back in Business
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- The Doctor Is Out
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- Head to Head
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- The Matchbreaker
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- Cabin Fever: Part 2
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
1979-1980
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
William Botibol
William Botibol
- Mr Botibol's First Love
(1980)
... William Botibol
- A Dip in the Pool
(1979)
... William Botibol
1977
Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue
(TV Mini-Series)
Joker Martin
Joker Martin
- Part 3
(1977)
... Joker Martin
- Part 2
(1977)
... Joker Martin
- Part 1
(1977)
... Joker Martin
1964-1967
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Gerberman / Ray / Riker / ...
Gerberman / Ray / Riker / ...
- A Song Called Revenge
(1967)
... Ray
- Code Name: Heraclitus - Part 2
(1967)
... Gerberman
- Code Name: Heraclitus - Part 1
(1966)
... Gerberman
- The Faceless Man
(1966)
... Riker
- Kicks
(1965)
... Detective Sergeant
1966
Laredo
(TV Series)
Hannibal Rex / Crazy John Holden
Hannibal Rex / Crazy John Holden
- The Last of the Caesars: Absolutely
(1966)
... Hannibal Rex
- It's the End of the Road, Stanley
(1966)
... Crazy John Holden
1966
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Buzz Conway
Buzz Conway
- The Project Deephole Affair
(1966)
... Buzz Conway
1966
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Ralph Alden
Ralph Alden
- Twenty Six Ways to Spell Heartbreak: A, B, C, D...
(1966)
... Ralph Alden
1965
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Capt. 'Chub' Willis
Capt. 'Chub' Willis
- Runway in the Dark
(1965)
... Capt. 'Chub' Willis
1958-1965
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Wesley / Samuel Sprig
Wesley / Samuel Sprig
- The New Society
(1965)
... Wesley
- Sunday Supplement
(1958)
... Samuel Sprig
1964-1965
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Gogi Zito / Silly McCree
Gogi Zito / Silly McCree
- Who Killed the 13th Clown?
(1965)
... Gogi Zito
- Who Killed Andy Zygmunt?
(1964)
... Silly McCree
1963-1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Joao Esposa / Homer Fargis
Joao Esposa / Homer Fargis
- The Sweet Taste of Vengeance
(1964)
... Joao Esposa
- One Step Down
(1963)
... Homer Fargis
1960-1963
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Julius Moomer / Charlie Farnsworth
Julius Moomer / Charlie Farnsworth
- The Bard
(1963)
... Julius Moomer
- The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
(1960)
... Charlie Farnsworth
1962
Kraft Mystery Theater
(TV Series)
Frankie, trumpet player
Frankie, trumpet player
- Murder Is a Private Affair
(1962)
... Frankie, trumpet player
1961-1962
The Hathaways
(TV Series)
Walter Hathaway
Walter Hathaway
- Elinor's Best Friend
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- Shrewd Trader
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- Charlie Goes to the Races
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- Pop Goes the Budget
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- A Man for Amanda
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
1960-1962
Thriller
(TV Series)
Maurice Reynard / Edward Dean
Maurice Reynard / Edward Dean
- Flowers of Evil
(1962)
... Maurice Reynard
- The Cheaters
(1960)
... Edward Dean
1959-1961
The Lawless Years
(TV Series)
Kid Dropper / A.J. / Al Brown
Kid Dropper / A.J. / Al Brown
- The Kid Dropper Story
(1961)
... Kid Dropper
- Louy K: Part 3 Birth of the Organization
(1961)
... A.J.
- The Al Brown Story
(1959)
... Al Brown
1960-1961
My Sister Eileen
(TV Series)
Chick Adams
Chick Adams
- Ruth's Holiday
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- Marty's Best Friend
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- The Protectors
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- Ruth, the Reformer
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- Separate Ways
(1961)
... Chick Adams
1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Freddie Pringle
Freddie Pringle
- Love Is a Lion's Roar
(1961)
... Freddie Pringle
1960-1961
Shirley Temple's Storybook
(TV Series)
Goblin King / Amos Overmuch
Goblin King / Amos Overmuch
- The Princess and the Goblins
(1961)
... Goblin King
- The Reluctant Dragon
(1960)
... Amos Overmuch
1960
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series)
John Paul Neal / Rudy Rossback
John Paul Neal / Rudy Rossback
- The Poker Fiend
(1960)
... John Paul Neal
- Lady with a Gun
(1960)
... Rudy Rossback
1958-1960
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series)
Frankie, trumpet player / Rosenthal / Root
Frankie, trumpet player / Rosenthal / Root
- Murder Is a Private Affair
(1960)
... Frankie, trumpet player
- City in Bondage
(1960)
... Rosenthal
- The Case for Dr. Mudd
(1958)
... Root
1958
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Elliott
Mr. Elliott
- Locked Out
(1958)
... Mr. Elliott
1955-1956
Kraft Theatre
(TV Series)
M / Sgt. Bates
M / Sgt. Bates
- The Gentle Grafter
(1956)
- Paper Foxhole
(1956)
... M / Sgt. Bates
- Number Four with Flowers
(1955)
1955
The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Lumpkin
Lumpkin
- The Bold and the Brave
(1955)
... Lumpkin
1953-1954
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers
(TV Series)
Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser / Adjutant Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser / Adjutant Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Cobalt Bomb
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Man Who Was Radioactive
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Metal Eaters
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Exploding Man
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- Bird Girl of Venus
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
1952
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Third Soldier / Elevator Man / Bill
Third Soldier / Elevator Man / Bill
- The Hill
(1952)
... Third Soldier
- The Magnolia Touch
(1952)
... Elevator Man
- Man at Bay
(1952)
... Bill
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Archive footage (4 credits)
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Stage Play: South Pacific. Musical drama. Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan. Based on "Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener. Musical Director: Salvatore Dell'Isola. Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett. Musical staging by Joshua Logan. Scenic Design ... See more »Alternate Names:
Jack Western
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During World War II, he spent two years in Italy, courtesy of the U.S. Army, as an infantry company machine-gunner. See more »Star Sign:
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