Harrison Ressler

Career overview

Harrison Ressler was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 10, 1908, and passed away on April 1, 1995, at the age of 86. He began his film career in 1974 at the age of 66. His entry into acting followed an appearance as an impostor on the television game show To Tell The Truth, after which producer Mark Goodson suggested that he pursue acting.

During his motion picture career, Ressler amassed 11 known acting credits. He considered it a privilege to share the screen with notable actors including Laurence Olivier, Sean Connery, Burgess Meredith, Jeff Bridges, Robert DeNiro, and Zero Mostel. Among his works is the motion picture titled The Night They Robbed Big Bertha's.

Prior to his film career, his passion for theater and cinema developed during his high school years when he acted as Ko-Ko in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. He also spent his formative years writing plays, lyrics, and poetry, and was active in amateur theater during his freshman year at City College.