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James Craven

Acting Born Oct 1, 1892 Died Jun 29, 1955 Pennsylvania, USA 52 credits
52
Total Credits
2001
62 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Craven works in acting. Born October 1, 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA. Died June 29, 1955. Archytele tracks 52 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Valley of Hearts

as Roy

Four Star Playhouse

as Man in Audience

Adventures of Superman

as John Greer
Film

Against All Flags

as Captain Hornsby
Film

Les Miserables

as Vero (uncredited)
Film

Flying Leathernecks

1951
Film

Lost Planet Airmen

as Prof. Millard

Tsuritama

as Swenson (uncredited)
Film

Monsieur Verdoux

as Bismo - Annabella's Friend (uncredited)

Üvey Baba

as Instructor

Frequent co-stars

Tristram Coffin 1 shared title
Mae Clarke 1 shared title
Don Haggerty 1 shared title
House Peters Jr. 1 shared title
I. Stanford Jolley 1 shared title
Ted Adams 1 shared title
Marshall Bradford 1 shared title
Stanley Price 1 shared title
Douglas Evans 1 shared title
Arvon Dale 1 shared title

Career timeline

Bill's Gun Shop
D-Day on Mars
Missile Monsters
East of SumatraProject Moon Base
Four Star PlayhouseAdventures of SupermanAgainst All FlagsLes MiserablesThe Old West
Flying LeathernecksTarget UnknownLost Planet AirmenWells Fargo Gunmaster
Blades of the MusketeersFlying Disc Man from MarsBunco SquadTrial Without Jury
King of the Rocket MenBeyond the ForestThe Clay PigeonKimbar of the JungleFederal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
Johnny BelindaBerlin ExpressDesperadoes of Dodge CityMillion Dollar WeekendStrange Gamble
Monsieur VerdouxForever AmberSmash-Up: The Story of a WomanThe Exile
Murder in the Music HallSheriff of Redwood ValleyDays of Buffalo Bill
The Purple Monster Strikes
BombardierThe Adventures of Smilin' Jack
Captain MidnightReunion in FranceSon of Fury: The Story of Benjamin BlakeInvisible AgentSilver Queen
A Yank in the R.A.F.Tumbledown Ranch In ArizonaThey Met in BombayThe Corsican BrothersWhite Eagle
The Green Archer

Full Filmography

52 titles
  • Bill's Gun Shop (2001) as Roy
  • D-Day on Mars (1966) as Dr. Cygnus Layton
  • Missile Monsters (1958) as Dr. Bryant
  • East of Sumatra (1953) as Drake
  • Project Moon Base (1953) as Commodore Carlson
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Man in Audience
  • Adventures of Superman (1952) as John Greer
  • Against All Flags (1952) as Captain Hornsby
  • Les Miserables (1952) as Vero (uncredited)
  • The Old West (1952) as Daniels (uncredited)
  • Flying Leathernecks (1951)
  • Target Unknown (1951) as Brigadier General (uncredited)
  • Lost Planet Airmen (1951) as Prof. Millard
  • Wells Fargo Gunmaster (1951) as Henry Mills
  • Blades of the Musketeers (1950) as M. De Treville
  • Flying Disc Man from Mars (1950) as Dr. Bryant
  • Bunco Squad (1950) as Swenson (uncredited)
  • Trial Without Jury (1950) as Stage Actor Playing Philip Mannings
  • King of the Rocket Men (1949) as Prof. Millard
  • Beyond the Forest (1949)
  • The Clay Pigeon (1949) as John Wheeler
  • Kimbar of the Jungle (1949) as Commishioner Litchfield
  • Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc. (1949) as Prof. James Clayton [Chs. 1, 10-12]
  • Johnny Belinda (1948) as Interpreter (uncredited)
  • Berlin Express (1948) as British Major (uncredited)
  • Desperadoes of Dodge City (1948) as Cal Sutton
  • Million Dollar Weekend (1948) as Dr. George Strong
  • Strange Gamble (1948) as Mordigan
  • Monsieur Verdoux (1947) as Bismo - Annabella's Friend (uncredited)
  • Forever Amber (1947)
  • Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947) as Winsley (uncredited)
  • The Exile (1947) as Cavalier (uncredited)
  • Murder in the Music Hall (1946) as Mr. Winters
  • Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946) as Bidwell
  • Days of Buffalo Bill (1946) as Ace Diamond
  • The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) as Dr. Cyrus Layton
  • Bombardier (1943) as Major Morris
  • The Adventures of Smilin' Jack (1943) as Commissioner Robert George Hardy [Chs. 5-7]
  • Captain Midnight (1942) as Ivan Shark
  • Reunion in France (1942) as Officer (uncredited)
  • Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942) as Guard (uncredited)
  • Invisible Agent (1942) as Ship's Radio Man (uncredited)
  • Silver Queen (1942) as Thomas (uncredited)
  • Eagle Squadron (1942) as Fire Warden
  • Little Joe, the Wrangler (1942) as Lloyd Chapin
  • Today I Hang (1942) as Joseph Rand
  • A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) as Instructor
  • Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona (1941) as Dan Slocum
  • They Met in Bombay (1941) as Captain in Car (uncredited)
  • The Corsican Brothers (1941) as Giovanni (Uncredited)
  • White Eagle (1941) as 'Dandy' Darnell
  • The Green Archer (1940) as Abel Bellamy

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Craven best known for?

James Craven is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Valley of Hearts (2024), Four Star Playhouse (1952), Adventures of Superman (1952), Against All Flags (1952).

When and where was James Craven born?

James Craven was born on October 1, 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on June 29, 1955.

How many credits does James Craven have?

James Craven has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 2001.

What is James Craven's background in cinema and television?

James Craven was an American actor. He played a wide variety of roles and film and television credits including the TV show The Adventures of Kit Carson, Johnny Belinda, The Green Archer and King of the Rocket Men.