Ivan Triesault
Biography
Ivan Triesault was an Estonian-born American actor who was born as Johann Constantin Treisalt on July 13, 1898, in Reval, which is now Tallinn, with parents from the island of Hiiumaa. His first stage appearance occurred at the German Theatre in Tallinn when he was fourteen years old. At the age of eighteen, he moved to the United States, where he trained in acting and dance and worked on Broadway before transitioning to film. His career included ninety-one known acting credits across movies and television shows, with notable film appearances including Cry of the Werewolf, The Story of Dr. Wassell, A Song to Remember, Notorious, 5 Fingers, Jet Pilot, Journey to the Center of the Earth, It Happened in Athens, and Von Ryan's Express, alongside television work such as Combat!, Twelve O'Clock High, and Playhouse 90. He passed away on January 3, 1980, in Los Angeles.
Career overview
Ivan Triesault was an Estonian-born American actor who was born as Johann Constantin Treisalt on July 13, 1898, in Reval, which is now known as Tallinn. His parents originated from the island of Hiiumaa. At the age of fourteen, he made his first stage appearance at the German Theatre in Tallinn. When he was eighteen years old, he moved to the United States. In his new home, he began training in both acting and dance, eventually working on Broadway before transitioning into film work.
Throughout his career, Triesault appeared in numerous motion pictures and television programs, accumulating 91 known credits. His notable film roles include appearances in Cry of the Werewolf in 1944, The Story of Dr. Wassell in 1944, A Song to Remember in 1945, and Alfred Hitchcock's spy film Notorious in 1946. His later film credits feature 5 Fingers in 1952, Jet Pilot in 1957, Journey to the Center of the Earth in 1959, It Happened in Athens in 1962, and Von Ryan's Express. Additionally, he became known for his work in television, with appearances in productions such as Combat!, Twelve O'Clock High, and Playhouse 90.
Triesault passed away on January 3, 1980, in Los Angeles at the age of 81.
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92 titles- The Lady, or the Tiger? (1969) as The King
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Maitre d'hotel
- Ironside (1967)
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967)
- The Search for the Evil One (1967)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Plantinov
- Batman (1966) as Benson Parkhurst
- Felony Squad (1966)
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Professor Voltan
- Batman (1966) as West German Delegate (uncredited)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as General von Katz
- Honey West (1965) as Laszlo Shatzi
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as Von Kleist
- Morituri (1965) as Lt. Brandt
- The Rogues (1964) as Mitter
- Viva Las Vegas (1964) as Head Captain (uncredited)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Burke's Law (1963) as Wexler
- Combat! (1962) as Doctor
- The 300 Spartans (1962) as Demaratus
- Escapade in Florence (1962) as Professor Levenson
- It Happened in Athens (1962) as Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
- Barabbas (1961)
- Cimarron (1960) as Lewis Venable (uncredited)
- The Amazing Transparent Man (1960) as Dr. Peter Ulof
- I'll Give My Life (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Thad Borchik
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Inspector
- Not for Hire (1959)
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) as Prof. Göteborg
- World of Giants (1959) as Jacob Brenner
- Dogface (1959)
- Man with a Camera (1958)
- The Young Lions (1958) as German Colonel (uncredited)
- Fraulein (1958) as Prof. Julius Angermann
- Mardi Gras (1958) as Bernard - Maitre d' (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Fred Schoenbeck
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dr. Franz Kleinman
- Jet Pilot (1957) as Gen. Dimitri Langrad
- The Buster Keaton Story (1957) as Duke Alexander (uncredited)
- Not One Shall Die (1957) as Military Officer
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- On Trial (1956) as Von Berning
- Confession (1956) as Carl Kersch
- Navy Log (1955)
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955) as Ludwig (uncredited)
- Climax! (1954)
- Adventures Of The Falcon (1954)
- Border River (1954) as Baron Von Hollden
- Her Twelve Men (1954) as Erik Haldeman
- Charge of the Lancers (1954) as Dr. Manus
- City Detective (1953)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Walter
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) as Phillip - Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
- Young Bess (1953) as Danish Envoy
- A Tale of Two Cities (1953) as The President
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Volpe
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Von Ellstein
- 5 Fingers (1952)
- Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation (1952) as Henri Dupre
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Dr. Colman
- The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) as German Major
- Target Unknown (1951) as German Lieutenant (uncredited)
- The Lady and the Bandit (1951) as King George
- My True Story (1951) as Alexis Delios
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Major Strasser
- Kim (1950) as The Russian
- Spy Hunt (1950) as Assassin
- D.O.A. (1949) as Photographer (uncredited)
- The Sickle or the Cross (1949) as I.V. Morse
- Johnny Allegro (1949) as Pelham Vetch
- Home in San Antone (1949) as Jewel Theif
- To the Ends of the Earth (1948) as Naftalie Vrandstadter (uncredited)
- The Woman from Tangier (1948) as Rocheau
- The Crimson Key (1947) as Peter Vandaman
- Golden Earrings (1947) as Major Reimann
- Notorious (1946) as Eric Mathis
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) as Major Chavet
- Crime Doctor's Man Hunt (1946) as Alfredi
- A Song to Remember (1945) as Monsieur Chopin (uncredited)
- Escape in the Fog (1945) as Hausmer, Schiller's Henchman
- Counter-Attack (1945) as Sgt. Johann Grillparzer
- The Mummy's Ghost (1944) as Museum Guide (uncredited)
- Uncertain Glory (1944)
- Cry of the Werewolf (1944) as Jan Spavero (uncredited)
- Days of Glory (1944) as German Lieutenant (uncredited)
- The Black Parachute (1944) as Colonel Pavlec
- The Hitler Gang (1944) as Pastor Niemöller
- Strange Affair (1944) as Dr. Igor Baumler (uncredited)
- Mission to Moscow (1943) as Mr. Tukhachevsky (Former General) (uncredited)
- Don't Be a Sucker! (1943)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ivan Triesault best known for?
Ivan Triesault is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It Takes a Thief (1968), Ironside (1967), Garrison's Gorillas (1967), Mission: Impossible (1966).
When and where was Ivan Triesault born?
Ivan Triesault was born on July 12, 1898 in Reval, Harrien County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia]. They passed away on January 3, 1980.
How many credits does Ivan Triesault have?
Ivan Triesault has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 1969.
What is Ivan Triesault's background in cinema and television?
Ivan Triesault was an Estonian-born American actor who was born as Johann Constantin Treisalt on July 13, 1898, in Reval, which is now Tallinn, with parents from the island of Hiiumaa. His first stage appearance occurred at the German Theatre in Tallinn when he was fourteen years old. At the age of eighteen, he moved t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967) — aged about 68
- The Rogues (1964) as Mitter — aged about 65
- Combat! (1962) as Doctor — aged about 63
- Perry Mason (1957) as Fred Schoenbeck — aged about 58
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dr. Franz Kleinman — aged about 58
- Notorious (1946) as Eric Mathis — aged about 47
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