Maurice Cass
Acting
Born October 12, 1884 · Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Biography
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Known For · 40 titles
Adventures of Superman
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Baroness and the Butler
Wife vs. Secretary
Angel on My Shoulder
The Last Train from Madrid
Exposed
I've Always Loved You
Naughty but Nice
Blood and Sand
We're Not Married!
The Son of Monte Cristo
Follow Me Quietly
The Amazing Mr. Williams
No, No, Nanette
Mission to Moscow
Forbidden Moon
Charlie Chan at the Opera
Up in Arms
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Balalaika
Her Lucky Night
The Magician's Daughter
Murder on a Bridle Path
Danger – Love at Work
Something to Live For
Rose of Washington Square
Mrs. Parkington
Lady with Red Hair
When Were You Born
Easy to Look At
Professional Soldier
Sorrowful Jones
Champagne Waltz
Too Many Women
Two Sisters from Boston
The Girl from Manhattan
Wife, Doctor and Nurse
Gold Diggers in Paris