George Cisar
Biography
George Cisar was an American actor born on July 28, 1912, in Cicero, Illinois, and he died on June 13, 1979, at the age of sixty-six. Active as a character actor in film and television for two decades, he performed in more than one hundred roles, often appearing in prominent Hollywood productions. He frequently played background parts such as policemen or bartenders. In 1949, Cisar co-starred with Mike Wallace in the short-lived police drama Stand By for Crime. Among his more frequent television roles was from 1960 to 1963 as Sergeant Theodore Mooney in thirty-one episodes of the CBS series Dennis the Menace.
Career overview
George Cisar was an American actor born on July 28, 1912, in Cicero, Illinois, and he passed away on June 13, 1979. During a career spanning two decades as a character actor in film and television, he performed in more than one hundred roles, often appearing in prominent Hollywood productions. He frequently played background parts such as policemen or bartenders.
In 1949, Cisar co-starred with a young Mike Wallace in the short-lived police drama Stand By for Crime. Among his more frequent television roles, he played Sgt. Theodore Mooney in thirty-one episodes of the CBS series Dennis the Menace between 1960 and 1963. Series co-star Gale Gordon later took the name Theodore Mooney and added the middle initial J. for his character, Theodore J. Mooney, a tough-minded banker on Lucille Ball's program.
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105 titles- … tick… tick… tick… (1970) as Joe - Barber
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Cyrus Tankersley
- The Split (1968) as Charlie (uncredited)
- Ironside (1967) as George Tubbs
- Mannix (1967) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- The Monkees (1966) as Reporter #1
- Batman (1966) as Rumpot in Window (uncredited)
- The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) as Fat Man (uncredited)
- Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966) as Joe Flake
- Made in Paris (1966) as Barney
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as General Boland
- A Very Special Favor (1965) as Conventioneer at Hotel (uncredited)
- The Addams Family (1964) as Montrose
- The Cara Williams Show (1964) as Policeman
- Viva Las Vegas (1964) as Manager of Swingers (uncredited)
- 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) as Drunken Townsman (uncredited)
- A House Is Not a Home (1964) as Dr. Saunders
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Mr. Blake
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Boo Boo Webster
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Patrolman #1
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Policeman
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Jerry Walters
- Johnny Cool (1963) as George, a Bartender
- The Virginian (1962) as George
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Police Sergeant
- Married Too Young (1962) as Miltie
- Terror At Black Falls (1962) as Crowley
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Mr. Starr
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Sheriff Mitchell
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Cyrus Tankersley
- My Three Sons (1960) as Giles
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Cable
- Peter Loves Mary (1960) as First Official
- Elmer Gantry (1960) as Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)
- All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) as Cop (uncredited)
- Bonanza (1959) as Watch Salesman (uncredited)
- The Untouchables (1959) as George Sherburn
- The Untouchables (1959) as Sgt. Gallivan (uncredited)
- The Untouchables (1959) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Dennis the Menace (1959) as Sgt. Theodore Mooney
- The Detectives (1959) as Mac
- Lock-Up (1959) as Joe the Bartender
- Black Saddle (1959) as Kelly
- Vice Raid (1959) as Mob Boss Marty Heffner
- Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959) as Lem Sawyer
- Edge of Eternity (1959) as Used Car Salesman
- I, Mobster (1959) as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Baxter
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Sheriff
- Some Came Running (1958) as Hubie Nelson (uncredited)
- Teacher's Pet (1958) as Bongo Club Patron (uncredited)
- Jet Attack (1958) as Col. Catlett
- Perry Mason (1957) as Neighbor
- Perry Mason (1957) as Bartender
- Perry Mason (1957) as Mr. Wickett
- Maverick (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Matt Perk
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Marshal
- Leave It to Beaver (1957) as The Postman
- Tombstone Territory (1957) as Jeb Crowley
- Harbor Command (1957) as Danner
- The Walter Winchell File (1957)
- The Walter Winchell File (1957) as Cannon
- The Walter Winchell File (1957) as Patrolman Robert Kislak
- Casey Jones (1957) as Passenger (uncredited)
- The Buckskin Lady (1957) as Cranston
- Designing Woman (1957) as Card Player (uncredited)
- The Brothers Rico (1957)
- The Giant Claw (1957) as Admonishing Man on Airliner (uncredited)
- The Shadow on the Window (1957) as Proprietor (uncredited)
- Chicago Confidential (1957) as Manager of the Green Dragon Nightclub (uncredited)
- The Abductors (1957) as Officers of the Law
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as White
- State Trooper (1956) as Hotel Manager
- The Gale Storm Show (1956)
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Bud Holmes
- Emergency Hospital (1956) as Mr. Fanmorn (uncredited)
- The Harder They Fall (1956) as Fight Manager (uncredited)
- Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) as Fence (uncredited)
- Nightfall (1956) as Bus Driver (uncredited)
- The Opposite Sex (1956) as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
- Don't Knock The Rock (1956) as Tom Everett - Influential Citizen
- The Werewolf (1956) as Hoxie
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Whiskey Drummer
- 5 Against the House (1955) as Casino Guard (uncredited)
- Cell 2455 Death Row (1955) as Police Captain
- Teen-Age Crime Wave (1955) as Fred
- Inside Detroit (1955)
- The Crooked Web (1955) as Don Gillen (uncredited)
- Lassie (1954) as Mr. Bates
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Herman (uncredited)
- Public Defender (1954) as Attorney
- Passport to Danger (1954) as Cliff Harding
- The Life Of Riley (1953) as Sparky
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Mr. McCabe
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Santa Claus
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- Dragnet (1951) as Tad Whitney
- Dragnet (1951) as George Ammen
- The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951) as Doctor
- Johnny Holiday (1949) as Barney Duggan
- Call Northside 777 (1948) as Policeman (uncredited)
- The Banker Buys a Car as Prospect
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What movies or TV shows is George Cisar best known for?
George Cisar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including … tick… tick… tick… (1970), Mayberry R.F.D. (1968), The Split (1968), Ironside (1967).
When and where was George Cisar born?
George Cisar was born on July 28, 1912 in Cicero, Illiniois, USA. They passed away on June 13, 1979.
How many credits does George Cisar have?
George Cisar has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1970.
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George Cisar was an American actor born on July 28, 1912, in Cicero, Illinois, and he died on June 13, 1979, at the age of sixty-six. Active as a character actor in film and television for two decades, he performed in more than one hundred roles, often appearing in prominent Hollywood productions. He frequently played ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Addams Family (1964) as Montrose — aged about 51
- The Untouchables (1959) as George Sherburn — aged about 46
- The Untouchables (1959) as Sgt. Gallivan (uncredited) — aged about 46
- The Untouchables (1959) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited) — aged about 46
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 41
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Herman (uncredited) — aged about 41
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