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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 psychiatrists in more than 150 films, mostly B movies. One standout role was in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's production of Tennessee Johnson (1942), a biographical film about Andrew Johnson, the 17th U.S. president. As Sen. Jefferson Davis, Ankrum movingly addresses the United States Senate upon his...
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Perry MasonSeries • 1957
BonanzaSeries • 1959
MaverickSeries • 1957
Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952
The RiflemanSeries • 1958
Studio OneSeries • 1948
CheyenneSeries • 1955
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
Sea HuntSeries • 1958
BroncoSeries • 1958
M SquadSeries • 1957
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
The Barbara Stanwyck ShowSeries • 1960
In a Lonely PlaceMovie • 1950
ApacheMovie • 1954
Invaders from MarsMovie • 1953
Earth vs. the Flying SaucersMovie • 1956
The Postman Always Rings TwiceMovie • 1946
X: The Man with the X-Ray EyesMovie • 1963
Chain LightningMovie • 1950
Thirty Seconds Over TokyoMovie • 1944
The Giant ClawMovie • 1957
Vera CruzMovie • 1954
The FountainheadMovie • 1949