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John Close(1921-1963)

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James Arness, John Close, Gilman Rankin, and John Zaccaro in Gunsmoke (1955)
John Close was born on 1 June 1921 in Hollywood, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Sudden Danger (1955), The Girl on the Bridge (1951) and Whirlybirds (1957). He was married to Paula Teagarden and Juanita Close. He died on 21 December 1963 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
BornJune 1, 1921
DiedDecember 21, 1963(42)
BornJune 1, 1921
DiedDecember 21, 1963(42)
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Known for

Tom Drake, Bill Elliott, and Beverly Garland in Sudden Danger (1955)
Sudden Danger
6.2
  • Det. Sgt. Mike Duncan
  • 1955
Beverly Michaels in The Girl on the Bridge (1951)
The Girl on the Bridge
6.9
  • Harry(as Johnny Close)
  • 1951
Craig Hill and Kenneth Tobey in Whirlybirds (1957)
Whirlybirds
7.7
TV Series
  • Captain Blake
  • Jack Butler
  • Kernan
  • Sheriff
One Step Beyond (1959)
One Step Beyond
7.8
TV Series
  • Buck the Strong Man

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  • Judee Morton in The Slime People (1963)
    The Slime People
    2.9
    • KTTV Reporter Vince Williams
    • 1963
  • Danny Kaye, Telly Savalas, Martha Hyer, Jay Novello, Kaye Stevens, and Cara Williams in The Man from the Diners' Club (1963)
    The Man from the Diners' Club
    6.1
    • Patrolman Charlie Kinley (uncredited)
    • 1963
  • Jay North in Dennis the Menace (1959)
    Dennis the Menace
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Delivery Man
    • 1963
  • James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Turner
    • Lighter
    • Joe ...
    • 1959–1962
  • Convicts 4 (1962)
    Convicts 4
    6.5
    • Guard
    • 1962
  • Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in The Untouchables (1959)
    The Untouchables
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Policeman Killed by Rait
    • Border Guard
    • Gordie
    • 1960–1962
  • Rawhide (1959)
    Rawhide
    7.9
    TV Series
    • First Thug
    • 1962
  • Ben Casey (1961)
    Ben Casey
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Bus Driver
    • 1962
  • Neville Brand, Barrie Chase, Ray Danton, Brad Dexter, Frank Gorshin, Julie London, Jayne Mansfield, Margo Moore, and Barbara Nichols in The George Raft Story (1961)
    The George Raft Story
    5.7
    • Plainclothesman (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
    Perry Mason
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Police Sergeant
    • 1961
  • Bonanza (1959)
    Bonanza
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Bell
    • 1961
  • Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)
    The Twilight Zone
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Guard
    • Cop (uncredited)
    • 1960–1961
  • Bat Masterson (1958)
    Bat Masterson
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jenkins
    • Homesteader
    • 1958–1961
  • Assignment: Underwater (1960)
    Assignment: Underwater
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Lt. Bateman
    • 1961
  • The Law and Mr. Jones (1960)
    The Law and Mr. Jones
    7.5
    TV Series
    • 1961

Soundtrack



  • Interrupted Melody (1955)
    Interrupted Melody
    6.7
    • performer: "Tristan und Isolde" (1856-9) (uncredited)
    • 1955

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • John V. Close
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • June 1, 1921
    • Hollywood, California, USA
  • Died
    • December 21, 1963
    • Palm Springs, California, USA(car accident)
  • Spouses
      Paula TeagardenJune 16, 1954 - December 21, 1963 (his death, 2 children)

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