Harry Townes
Acting Born Sep 18, 1914 Died May 23, 2001 Huntsville, Alabama, USA 161 credits
Biography
Harry Townes was an American television and movie actor. He was born on September 18, 1914, in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Townes' acting career spanned multiple projects, with a total of 115 known credits. He was active in the entertainment industry and appeared in various roles. Townes passed away on May 23, 2001, at the age of 86.
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Career overview
Harry Townes was an American actor. He began his acting career, and went on to appear in numerous films and television shows. The exact nature and extent of his acting work are not specified in the available information.
Townes' acting credits include work in over 115 productions. The specific titles of these productions are not listed in the provided sources. He is known to have worked in the entertainment industry, but the details of his career are not fully documented.
Townes' acting career spanned many years, during which he appeared in a variety of roles. The exact duration of his acting career is not specified, but it is known to have ended by the time of his death in 2001.
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The Check is in the Mail...
The Warrior and the Sorceress
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingAngel of H.E.A.T.
Voyagers!
Simon & SimonSimon & SimonSimon & SimonFalcon Crest
Magnum, P.I.CondominiumLife, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the ApesCasino
Knots LandingBuck Rogers in the 25th CenturyThe Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
The ImmigrantsThe ImmigrantsB.J. and the Bear
Lou Grant
Charlie's AngelsQuincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E.
Kate McShaneThe Specialists
Planet of the ApesThe First Woman President
Santee
Emergency!The Sixth SenseDelphi BureauKung Fu
CannonThe Partners
Night GalleryThe HawaiiansThe Andersonville Trial
Heaven with a GunStrategy of Terror
The Mod SquadIn Enemy CountryElizabeth the Queen
MannixThe InvadersJudd, for the DefenseFitzwillyThe Mountains of the Moon
Star TrekThat GirlFelony SquadTarzanThe Blue Max
The Wild Wild WestThe F.B.I.The Big ValleyBranded
Profiles in Courage
The FugitiveThe FugitiveThe FugitiveThe FugitiveThe Fugitive
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourThe VirginianSam BenedictScene of the Crime
Dr. KildareThe DefendersBen CaseyThe InvestigatorsSanctuary
Route 66The Tall ManThe AquanautsHong Kong
BonanzaThe Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneRawhideRawhide
Wanted: Dead or AliveWanted: Dead or AliveWestinghouse Desilu PlayhouseThe Brothers KaramazovScreaming Mimi
Perry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry Mason
Telephone TimePlayhouse 90Wire ServiceThe Mountain
Full Filmography
161 titles- The Check is in the Mail... (1986) as Fred Steinkrause
- The Warrior and the Sorceress (1984) as Bludge the Prelate
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Angel of H.E.A.T. (1983) as Peter Shockley
- Voyagers! (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Dr. Cliff Gabriel
- Simon & Simon (1981) as U.S. Sen. Gershenson
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Harry Carton
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Jason Gioberti
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Albert
- Condominium (1980) as David Dow
- Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Dr. Malthus
- Casino (1980) as Harry
- Knots Landing (1979) as Russell Winston
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as The Guardian
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Rev. Johnson
- The Immigrants (1978) as Clancy
- The Immigrants (1978) as Clancy
- B.J. and the Bear (1978) as Doctor
- Lou Grant (1977)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Harmon
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Carl Reisman
- Kate McShane (1975) as Cervan
- The Specialists (1975) as Dr. Burkhart
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Dr. Malthus
- The First Woman President (1974) as Albert Fall
- Santee (1973) as Sheriff Stu Carter
- Emergency! (1972)
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Delphi Bureau (1972) as Clergyman
- Kung Fu (1972) as Amos Buchanan
- Cannon (1971)
- The Partners (1971)
- Night Gallery (1970)
- The Hawaiians (1970) as Houghton
- The Andersonville Trial (1970) as Col. Chandler
- Heaven with a Gun (1969) as Gus Sampson
- Strategy of Terror (1969) as Richard
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- In Enemy Country (1968) as General Marchois
- Elizabeth the Queen (1968) as Sir Robert Cecil
- Mannix (1967)
- The Invaders (1967) as Will Hale
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Fitzwilly (1967) as Mr. Nowell
- The Mountains of the Moon (1967) as Capt. Bates
- Star Trek (1966) as Reger
- That Girl (1966)
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Blue Max (1966) as Kettering
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Sheriff Earl Hammond
- The Big Valley (1965) as Warren Masters
- Branded (1965) as Col. Randall Kirby
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Coffin
- The Fugitive (1963) as Art Mallet
- The Fugitive (1963) as Ballinger
- The Fugitive (1963) as Deputy Russ Atkins
- The Fugitive (1963) as Joshua Simmons
- The Fugitive (1963) as Sgt. Burden
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Clifford Scott
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Frank Deaver
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Walter MacTell
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Felix Potter
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Richard
- The Farmer's Daughter (1963)
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Judah P. Benjamin
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Dr. O'Reilly
- The Littlest Hobo (1963) as Bank Teller
- The Dakotas (1963) as George Deus
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Hiram Price
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Ed Brandt
- The Virginian (1962) as Cal Beesom
- Sam Benedict (1962)
- Scene of the Crime (1962) as Martin Keller
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Gerald Prince
- The Defenders (1961) as D.A. John McGuire
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Investigators (1961) as Charles Victor
- Sanctuary (1961) as Ira Bobbitt
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Tall Man (1960)
- The Aquanauts (1960) as Robert L. Radcliffe
- Hong Kong (1960) as Baring
- Bonanza (1959) as Judge David Terry
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Henry Ritchie
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Arch Hammer
- Rawhide (1959) as Amos Stauffer
- Rawhide (1959) as Lewis Lewis
- Rawhide (1959) as Capt. Jesse Coulter
- Rawhide (1959) as Brock Dillman
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Dr. Alexander Slawson
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Gerald Simms
- The Detectives (1959)
- The Rebel (1959) as Colonel Charles Morris
- Startime (1959) as Man in Court
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Falk
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Rudolph Miller
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Judge Bentley
- Destination Space (1959) as Jim Benedict
- Cry Tough (1959) as Carlos Mendoza
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Olin McDonald
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Capt. Wm. Phelps
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- The Brothers Karamazov (1958) as Ippoli Kirillov
- Screaming Mimi (1958) as Dr. Greenwood / Bill Green
- Perry Mason (1957) as Bob Fleetwood
- Perry Mason (1957) as A.D.A. Grosvenor Cutter
- Perry Mason (1957) as Newton Bain
- Perry Mason (1957) as Colonel Owens
- Perry Mason (1957) as Erwin Brandt
- Whirlybirds (1957) as Rev. Stone
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Gabe Brewster
- Wire Service (1956) as Montago
- The Mountain (1956) as Joseph
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bill Lee
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ivy
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Pezzy
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Tobe
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Malachi Harper
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Abihu Howell
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hale Parker
- The Millionaire (1955) as Mitchell Gunther
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ed
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Richard Ross
- Navy Log (1955)
- Climax! (1954) as Joe Barron
- Climax! (1954) as Reverend Muir
- Climax! (1954) as Arthur Cook
- Climax! (1954) as Mr. Stagg
- Climax! (1954) as Baker
- Climax! (1954) as Don Randall
- Climax! (1954) as Sheriff Will Brennan
- Climax! (1954) as Harry Collier
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Operation Manhunt (1954) as Igor Gouzenko
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Bill Garvey
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Jason Grant
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Father Moore
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Michael Stark
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Artaban
- The Other Wise Man (1953) as Artaban
- Abraham Lincoln (1952) as Hook
- The Kill (1952) as Dave Walters
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Sir Robert Cecil
- A Bolt of Lightning (1951) as Sam Adams
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Kidwell
- Suspense (1949)
- Studio One (1948)
- Studio One (1948) as Outarist
- Studio One (1948) as Karl Weber
- Studio One (1948) as Eliot Nelson
- Studio One (1948) as Peter Hartley
- Studio One (1948) as Mr.Rogers
- Studio One (1948) as Mr. Hager
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harry Townes best known for?
Harry Townes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983), Voyagers! (1982), Solar Crisis (1992), Solar Crisis (1992).
When and where was Harry Townes born?
Harry Townes was born on September 18, 1914 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. They passed away on May 23, 2001.
How many credits does Harry Townes have?
Harry Townes has accumulated over 161 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1986.
What is Harry Townes's background in cinema and television?
Harry Townes was an American television and movie actor. He was born on September 18, 1914, in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Townes' acting career spanned multiple projects, with a total of 115 known credits. He was active in the entertainment industry and appeared in various roles. Townes passed away on May 23, 2001, at t...
Harry Townes by the numbers
161credits
32films
129TV series
1947–1986active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Sir Robert Cecil — aged about 36
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Henry Ritchie — aged about 44
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Arch Hammer — aged about 44
- Star Trek (1966) as Reger — aged about 51
- Emergency! (1972) — aged about 57
- Night Gallery (1970) — aged about 55
Full filmography (161) Born on September 18 In memoriam 2001
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