Morris Ankrum
Acting
Born August 28, 1896 · Danville, Illinois, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Morris Ankrum (born Morris Nussbaum, August 28, 1896 – September 2, 1964) was an American radio, television and film character actor. Before signing with Paramount Pictures in the 1930s, Nussbaum had already changed his last name to Ankrum. Upon signing with the studio, he chose to use the name "Stephen Morris" before changing it to Morris Ankrum in 1939. Ankrum's stern visage and sharply defined features helped cast him in supporting roles as stalwart authority figures, including scientists, military men (particularly army officers), judges and even ps…
Known For · 40 titles
Perry Mason
The Rifleman
Bonanza
Maverick
Cheyenne
Studio One
Four Star Playhouse
Gunsmoke
Sea Hunt
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Bronco
M Squad
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
On Trial
Beginning of the End
Joan of Arc
Cowboy G-Men
Dr. Fu Manchu
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Desire Me
In a Lonely Place
The Movie Orgy
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
The Fountainhead
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Vera Cruz
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes
Apache
Chain Lightning
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Invaders from Mars
Curse of the Faceless Man
The Harvey Girls
Swing Fever
Stand Up and Cheer!
We Were Strangers
Lady in the Lake
Courage of Lassie
Tarawa Beachhead