Kane Richmond
Biography
Kane Richmond was born Frederick William Bowditch on December 23, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and used the alternative name Frederi. He was an American film actor active during the 1930s and 1940s, primarily known for appearing in cliffhangers and serials. Throughout his career, he accumulated eighty-three known acting credits in film and television. He passed away on March 22, 1973, at the age of sixty-six.
Career overview
Kane Richmond was an American film actor born as Frederick William Bowditch on December 23, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During his career in the film industry, he became primarily known for acting in cliffhangers and serials, establishing himself as a notable screen presence during the 1930s and 1940s.
Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, Richmond accumulated a substantial body of work in motion pictures. Records of his career note that he achieved eighty-three known credits for his acting performances on screen.
Richmond passed away on March 22, 1973, at the age of sixty-six. His legacy as a film actor remains tied to the adventure and serial genres that defined much of his working life during the mid-twentieth century.
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83 titles- Spy Smasher Returns (1966) as Alan Armstrong / Spy Smasher / Jack Armstrong
- Planet Outlaws (1953) as (archive footage)
- Stage Struck (1948) as Nick Mantee
- Black Gold (1947) as Stanley Lowell
- Brick Bradford (1947) as Brick Bradford
- The Missing Lady (1946) as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
- Don't Gamble with Strangers (1946) as Mike Samo
- Behind the Mask (1946) as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
- The Shadow Returns (1946) as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
- Passkey to Danger (1946) as Tex Hanlon
- Traffic in Crime (1946) as Sam Wire
- Brenda Starr, Reporter (1945) as Lt. Larry Farrell
- Black Market Babies (1945) as Eddie Condon
- Jungle Raiders (1945) as Bob Moore
- The Tiger Woman (1945) as Jerry Devery
- Ladies Courageous (1944) as Alex Anderson
- Bermuda Mystery (1944) as Frank Martin
- Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944) as Mason
- Haunted Harbor (1944) as Jim Marsden
- Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Ensign Wright (uncredited)
- Three Russian Girls (1943) as Sergei
- There's Something About a Soldier (1943) as Sgt. Cummings
- Spy Smasher (1942) as Alan Armstrong / Jack Armstrong
- A Gentleman at Heart (1942) as Steve-Detective
- Hard Guy (1941) as Steve Randall
- Double Cross (1941) as Jim Murray
- Great Guns (1941) as Capt. Baker
- Play Girl (1941) as Don Shawhan
- Riders of the Purple Sage (1941) as Adam Dyer
- Mountain Moonlight (1941) as Paul Conrad
- Knute Rockne All American (1940) as Elmer Laydon - One of The Four Horsemn
- Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) as Richard Cabot
- Sailor's Lady (1940) as Lt. Wood
- Murder Over New York (1940) as Ralph Percy
- Winner Take All (1939) as Paulie Mitchell
- Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) as Curtis Whitman
- Tail Spin (1939) as Lieutenant Dick 'Tex' Price
- The Return of the Cisco Kid (1939) as Alan Davis
- The Escape (1939) as Eddie Farrell
- Chicken Wagon Family (1939) as Matt Hibbard
- 20,000 Men a Year (1939) as Al Williams
- Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) as Jack's Friend (uncredited)
- The Affairs of Annabel (1938) as Detective (uncredited)
- Juvenile Court (1938) as Bradley (uncredited)
- Mars Attacks the World (1938) as Talgon's Brother - a Martian Captain
- Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938) as Stratosled Pilot (Talgon's Brother)
- Tough to Handle (1937) as Joe MacIntyre
- Young Dynamite (1937) as Tom Marlin
- The Devil Diamond (1937) as Jerry Carter
- Headline Crasher (1937) as Lawrence 'Larry' Deering
- Anything for a Thrill (1937) as Cliff Mallory
- Private Number (1936) as Joe
- The Country Doctor (1936) as Logger Paying Doctor (uncredited)
- Racing Blood (1936) as Clay Harrison
- Born to Fight (1936) as Tom 'Bomber' Brown / Tom Hayes
- The Reckless Way (1936) as Jim Morgan
- With Love and Kisses (1936) as Don Gray
- Circus Shadows (1935) as Dale Wentworth
- The Adventures of Rex and Rinty (1935) as Frank Bradley
- Confidential (1935) as J.W. 'Jack' Keaton, Jr.
- Forced Landing (1935) as Jimmy Stafford
- The Lost City (1935) as Bruce Gordon
- The Silent Code (1935) as NWMP Cpl. Jerry Hale
- Thunderbolt (1935) as Jack Hall
- Forsaking All Others (1934) as Party Guest (Uncredited)
- The Age of Innocence (1934) as Dallas
- Voice in the Night (1934) as Jack
- I Can't Escape (1934) as Bob, college boy at club
- Caravan (1934) as Young Officer at Beer Garden (Uncredited)
- Coming Out Party (1934) as Party Guest
- The Crime of Helen Stanley (1934) as Lee Davis
- Devil Tiger (1934) as Robert "Bob" Eller
- Let's Fall in Love (1933) as Ray
- Huddle (1932) as Tom Stone
- The Champion (1931) as Kane Halliday aka Kid Roberts
- Strangers May Kiss (1931) as 1st Admirer
- Stepping Out (1931) as Hal Rogers
- West of Broadway (1931) as Reggie (uncredited)
- Politics (1931) as Nifty Morgan
- Cavalier of the West (1931) as Lieutenant Wilbur Allister
- Good News (1930) as Student
- Song of Love (1929) as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Trial Marriage (1929) as Party Guest (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kane Richmond best known for?
Kane Richmond is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spy Smasher (1942).
When and where was Kane Richmond born?
Kane Richmond was born on December 23, 1906 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. They passed away on March 22, 1973.
How many credits does Kane Richmond have?
Kane Richmond has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1966.
What is Kane Richmond's background in cinema and television?
Kane Richmond was born Frederick William Bowditch on December 23, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and used the alternative name Frederi. He was an American film actor active during the 1930s and 1940s, primarily known for appearing in cliffhangers and serials. Throughout his career, he accumulated eighty-three known a...