Herb Vigran
Acting Born Jun 5, 1910 Died Nov 29, 1986 Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA 314 credits
Biography
Herb Vigran was a character actor. He was originally a law school graduate, but chose to pursue acting instead. Vigran performed in hundreds of radio shows with notable comedians such as Jack Benny, Bob Hope, and Jimmy Durante. He appeared frequently as various villains on the television series Adventures of Superman. Vigran also made guest appearances on other television series, including The Brady Bunch and I Love Lucy. Born on June 5, 1910, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, he died on November 29, 1986, at the age of 76. Vigran is known to have appeared in numerous radio shows and television series throughout his acting career, which spanned hundreds of credits.
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Career overview
Herb Vigran was a character actor who initially pursued a career in law before choosing to act. He performed in numerous radio shows, often alongside notable comedians such as Jack Benny, Bob Hope, and Jimmy Durante.
Vigran frequently appeared as villains on the television series Adventures of Superman. He also made guest appearances on various television series, including The Brady Bunch and I Love Lucy. The latter series, which began in 1951, featured Vigran in several episodes.
Vigran's acting credits span multiple media, with hundreds of radio shows and numerous television appearances to his name. He is known to have worked on a range of projects, including The Jack Benny Program and Monsieur Verdoux.
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Amazon Women on the Moon
Starchaser: The Legend of Orin
Remington SteeleShirt TalesI Was a Mail Order Bride
First Monday in October
Galactica 1980Getting Wasted
Knots Landing
TaxiThe Flintstones: Little Big LeagueEvery Girl Should Have One
Babe
Charlie's AngelsThe Loneliest RunnerHawmps!
The Jeffersons
Kolchak: The Night StalkerChico and the ManHerbie Rides AgainBenji
ChaseCharlotte's Web
Emergency!The Streets of San FranciscoCancel My ReservationEmergency!
VanishedSupport Your Local GunfighterThe Day of the WolvesInside O.U.T.
The Odd CoupleNanny and the Professor
Love, American StyleThe Brady BunchMy Dog, the Thief
Hawaii Five-OAdam-12Adam-12Adam-12The Doris Day Show
DragnetDragnetDragnetDragnetDragnet
HeroJan & Dean: On the Run
I Dream of Jeannie
BewitchedBewitchedBewitchedGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The FugitiveBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatrePetticoat JunctionArrest and TrialThe Dakotas
The VirginianThe VirginianThe Beverly HillbilliesThe Lucy ShowThe Lucy Show
The Dick Van Dyke ShowThe Dick Van Dyke ShowHazelMister Ed87th Precinct
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Andy Griffith ShowMy Three SonsThe FlintstonesSurfside 6
BonanzaBonanzaOne Step BeyondThe Many Loves of Dobie GillisThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Donna Reed ShowPeter GunnLawmanWanted: Dead or Alive77 Sunset Strip
Perry MasonPerry MasonMaverickMaverickMaverick
Playhouse 90Hey, Jeannie!Hey, Jeannie!Uranium BoomOur Miss Brooks
The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpGunsmokeAlfred Hitchcock PresentsThe 20th Century Fox HourThe 20th Century Fox Hour
Full Filmography
314 titles- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Agent (segment "Reckless Youth")
- Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) as Hopps (voice)
- Remington Steele (1982) as Seymour Glass / Fred Melneck
- Shirt Tales (1982) as Mr. Dinkel (voice)
- I Was a Mail Order Bride (1982) as Casey
- First Monday in October (1981) as Justice Ambrose Quincy
- Galactica 1980 (1980) as Pop
- Getting Wasted (1980) as Mr. Kramer
- Knots Landing (1979) as Cabbie
- Taxi (1978) as Weldon Manning
- The Flintstones: Little Big League (1978) as Judge Shale (voice)
- Every Girl Should Have One (1978) as Ambrose
- Babe (1977) as Heckler (uncredited)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Joe Weatherby
- The Loneliest Runner (1976) as Guard
- Hawmps! (1976) as Smitty
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
- Chico and the Man (1974)
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) as Window Washer
- Benji (1974) as Lt. Ted Samuels
- Chase (1973)
- Charlotte's Web (1973) as Lurvy (voice)
- Emergency! (1972) as Lou
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Max
- Cancel My Reservation (1972) as Roscoe Snagby
- Emergency! (1972) as Committee Chairman
- Vanished (1971) as Joe Hotchkiss
- Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) as Fat
- The Day of the Wolves (1971) as The Realtor
- Inside O.U.T. (1971) as Harry
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Louie
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bill Jenks
- The Brady Bunch (1969)
- My Dog, the Thief (1969) as Helicopter Mechanic
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Willie
- Adam-12 (1968) as Gus Archer
- Adam-12 (1968) as Salesman
- Adam-12 (1968) as Sam Conrad
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Dr. Crawford
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Out-Of-Town Man
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Herb Mooney
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Doctor
- The Love Bug (1968) as Policeman on Bridge (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Gulliver (1968) as Glum (voice)
- The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1968)
- Blackbeard's Ghost (1968) as Danny Oly
- Carnival Nights (1968) as Policeman
- Dragnet (1967) as Paul Woods
- Dragnet (1967) as Desk Clerk
- Dragnet (1967) as John Hagen
- Dragnet (1967) as Pete Gulka
- Dragnet (1967) as Mr. Ferguson
- Dragnet (1967) as Al Sousa
- Dragnet (1967) as Erv Fowler
- The Mothers-in-Law (1967) as Judge
- Good Morning World (1967) as Mr. Keith
- The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) as NASA Doctor
- The Three Faces of Stanley (1967)
- Hero (1966)
- Jan & Dean: On the Run (1966) as Harry
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Judge Hennessey
- Bewitched (1964)
- Bewitched (1964) as Sam the Bartender
- Bewitched (1964) as Sergeant
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as First Tour Guide
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Waiter
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Barber
- Gilligan's Island (1964)
- Gilligan's Island (1964) as Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
- Wendy and Me (1964)
- Send Me No Flowers (1964) as TV Announcer (uncredited)
- The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) as Denver Tour Spieler (uncredited)
- The Brass Bottle (1964) as Eddie
- The Fugitive (1963) as Marty
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as George
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Barney Morgan
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Clerk
- The Dakotas (1963)
- Channing (1963) as Manny
- Temple Houston (1963)
- Temple Houston (1963) as Wak
- The Virginian (1962) as Drummer
- The Virginian (1962) as Arthur Wyman
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Postman
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Dr. Jacoby
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Umpire
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Vet
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Doctor
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Mr. Vigran
- Gypsy (1962) as Announcer at Minsky's (voice) (uncredited)
- Period of Adjustment (1962) as Christmas Caroler (uncredited)
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Bernie Quinn
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as First Juror
- Hazel (1961) as Mickey
- Mister Ed (1961)
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Detective Bartholdi
- Top Cat (1961) as Space Shuttle Doctor (voice)
- The Errand Boy (1961) as Cigar Smoker in Elevator
- What's My Lion? (1961) as Narrator (voice)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Bill Medwin
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Bellmont Gateman
- My Three Sons (1960) as Caretaker
- The Flintstones (1960) as Cop (voice)
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Al
- Checkmate (1960) as Herb, Bartender
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- Bells Are Ringing (1960) as Barney Lampwick (uncredited)
- Tall Story (1960) as Man in Back Seat (uncredited)
- Bonanza (1959) as Card Player
- Bonanza (1959) as Bartender
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Grocery Wagon Driver
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) as Police Chief Rosenbloom
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Art (uncredited)
- Tightrope (1959)
- Fill 'Er Up (1959) as Man
- Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) as Bill Barnett
- Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959) as Mr. Perry
- Magoo Meets Boing Boing (The Noise-Making Boy) (1959) as Mr. McCloy (voice)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Mr. Sprague
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Lawman (1958) as Walt Perkins
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Bartender (uncredited)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Augie
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Photographer (uncredited)
- The Texan (1958) as Sandy Potts
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) as Mr. Galt
- Party Girl (1958) as Bailiff / Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
- The Ed Wynn Show (1958) as Ernest Hinshaw
- Cry Baby Killer (1958) as John Lawson - Gambelli's Lawyer (uncredited)
- The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) as Sergeant
- The Gun Runners (1958) as Freddy (uncredited)
- The Notorious Mr. Monks (1958) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Charlie, Bartender
- Perry Mason (1957) as Ernest Pritchard
- Maverick (1957)
- Maverick (1957) as Mr. Butler
- Maverick (1957) as Ed Cramer
- Maverick (1957) as Pender
- Leave It to Beaver (1957) as Stanley the Barber
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Johnson
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as George
- M Squad (1957) as Danny
- Trackdown (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
- The Restless Gun (1957) as Jim Pincher
- The Restless Gun (1957) as Sheriff Longhorn
- 26 Men (1957)
- Blondie (1957) as J. Tyler Grant
- The Helen Morgan Story (1957) as Finney (uncredited)
- A Hatful of Rain (1957) as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
- The Midnight Story (1957) as Charlie Cuneo
- The Vampire (1957) as Sgt. George Ryan
- The Edge of Innocence (1957)
- Gunsight Ridge (1957) as R.B. Davis - Justice of the Peace
- Public Pigeon No. 1 (1957) as Club Manager
- The Wayward Girl (1957) as Used-Furniture Buyer (uncredited)
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Manager
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Bus driver
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Weltman
- Uranium Boom (1956) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Our Miss Brooks (1956) as Herb
- That Certain Feeling (1956) as TV Director (uncredited)
- You Can't Run Away from It (1956) as Detective
- A Cry in the Night (1956) as Jensen
- World Without End (1956) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Calling Homicide (1956) as Ray Engel
- Three for Jamie Dawn (1956) as Mr. Robbins
- These Wilder Years (1956) as Traffic Cop
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Bob Rakle (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Judge Brooker
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Newsman
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Postal Clerk
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Joe
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Stranger with $1000
- I Died a Thousand Times (1955) as Art (uncredited)
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955) as Nashby (uncredited)
- Illegal (1955) as Municipal Court Bailiff (uncredited)
- At Gunpoint (1955) as Matt, a Saloon Patron
- The Miracle on 34th Street (1955) as Postal Clerk
- Last of the Desperados (1955) as Coroner (bit)
- Father Knows Best (1954) as George (uncredited)
- Studio 57 (1954)
- December Bride (1954) as Eustace
- December Bride (1954)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Innkeeper
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Helicopter Mechanic (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Policeman on Bridge (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Professor Wirt
- White Christmas (1954) as Novello (uncredited)
- Hey Mulligan (1954) as Police Captain
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) as Reporter for the Globe (uncredited)
- Susan Slept Here (1954) as Sergeant Sam Hanlon
- The Long, Long Trailer (1954) as Trailer Salesman (uncredited)
- Dragnet (1954) as Mr. Archer
- Lucky Me (1954) as Theatre Manager (uncredited)
- So You Want to Know Your Relatives (1954) as Rocco McDoakes (uncredited)
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Baseball Coach
- The Life Of Riley (1953) as Muley Evans
- Topper (1953) as Fenster
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as News Editor
- The Band Wagon (1953) as Man on Train (uncredited)
- Let's Do It Again (1953) as Charlie Foster (uncredited)
- Never Wave at a WAC (1953) as Photographer (uncredited)
- So This Is Love (1953) as Club M.C.
- Dear Uncle (1953) as (voice)
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Cy Horton
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Legs Leamy
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Mortimer Murray
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Mugsy Maple
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as The Policeman
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Monty Leeds
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Monte
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as 3rd Reporter
- Four Star Playhouse (1952)
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Lt. Richards
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Bartender
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Marc
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Monte - Bartender
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Sam Rawlings
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Andy Thompson
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Bernie
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- Gang Busters (1952)
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Poker Player (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
- Somebody Loves Me (1952) as Lipscott
- The Star (1952) as Roy
- Oklahoma Annie (1952) as Otto
- The Rose Bowl Story (1952) as Rugger Grady
- Just for You (1952) as George - Jordan's Chauffeur (as Herbert Vigran)
- The Devil and John Q (1952) as John Q.
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Judge
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Guest
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Storekeeper
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Man on Studio Tour
- Dragnet (1951)
- Dragnet (1951) as Pete Eigen
- Dragnet (1951) as Eugene Murray
- Dragnet (1951) as Jocko Harris
- Dragnet (1951) as Sam Phillips
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Julie
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Joe
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Al Sparks
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Walt Carter
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Hendricks
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Jason
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) as Lt. Daggett
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) as Stillwell (uncredited)
- The Racket (1951) as Paradise Club Manager (uncredited)
- Behave Yourself! (1951) as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Night Into Morning (1951) as Joe - the Bartender
- Iron Man (1951) as Melio (uncredited)
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) as Cab Driver
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) as The Man in the Dentist's Office
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) as The Man with the Money Order
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) as The Delivery Man
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Quizmaster (voice)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Hank (voice)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Man in Life Vest
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Mr. Tinmin
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Carlton Flexstone
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Ice Cream Parlor Manager
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Policeman #2
- Appointment with Danger (1950) as Policeman
- The Damned Don't Cry (1950) as Vito Maggio (uncredited)
- Side Street (1950) as News Photographer
- Hunt the Man Down (1950) as Collins' Aide (uncredited)
- House of Strangers (1949) as Man Next to Gino at Fight (uncredited)
- And Baby Makes Three (1949) as Woodley
- The Judge (1949) as Reporter with pipe
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1948)
- All My Sons (1948) as Wertheimer (uncredited)
- The Noose Hangs High (1948) as Coat Thief (uncredited)
- Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) as Man in Subway (uncredited)
- Hazard (1948) as Gambler in Courtroom (uncredited)
- Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948) as Reporter
- Monsieur Verdoux (1947) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Burning Cross (1947) as Jim Todd
- Her Adventurous Night (1946) as Cop #2 (uncredited)
- Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943) as Orderly (uncredited)
- The Ghost Ship (1943) as Chief Engineer
- Nobody's Darling (1943) as Photographer (uncredited)
- It Ain't Hay (1943) as Man in Microphone Room (uncredited)
- The Great Gildersleeve (1942) as George, the jeweller
- Pardon My Sarong (1942) as Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)
- The Payoff (1942) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Night in New Orleans (1942) as Player (uncredited)
- Secrets of a Co-Ed (1942) as Soapy
- Million Dollar Baby (1941)
- Who's a Dummy? (1941)
- City of Missing Girls (1941) as Danny Mason
- Redhead (1941) as Morocco Club bartender
- New York Town (1941) as Barker (uncredited)
- Murder by Invitation (1941) as Eddie Stats, photographer
- Reg'lar Fellers (1941) as Mr. Hall, Radio Announcer
- Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) as Reporter Who Wins Cardgame (uncredited)
- It All Came True (1940) as Monks
- Two Girls on Broadway (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Golden Fleecing (1940) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Hold That Woman! (1940) as Furniture Company Repossessor
- Behind the News (1940) as Reporter #1 on Phone
- Cross-Country Romance (1940) as Omaha Reporter
- Those High Grey Walls (1939) as Orderly (uncredited)
- Vagabond Lady (1935) as Edgar (uncredited)
- The Mystery Man (1935) as Fingerprint Man (uncredited)
- Skybound (1935) as Grant the Mechanic
- Redhead (1934) as Factory Worker (uncredited)
- Happy Landing (1934) as Radio Operator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Herb Vigran best known for?
Herb Vigran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amazon Women on the Moon (1987), Remington Steele (1982), Shirt Tales (1982), Galactica 1980 (1980).
When and where was Herb Vigran born?
Herb Vigran was born on June 5, 1910 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. They passed away on November 29, 1986.
How many credits does Herb Vigran have?
Herb Vigran has accumulated over 314 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 1987.
What is Herb Vigran's background in cinema and television?
Herb Vigran was a character actor. He was originally a law school graduate, but chose to pursue acting instead. Vigran performed in hundreds of radio shows with notable comedians such as Jack Benny, Bob Hope, and Jimmy Durante. He appeared frequently as various villains on the television series Adventures of Superman. ...