Mickey Knox
Biography
Mickey Knox was an American actor born in New York, New York, on December 12, 1921, and he died on November 15, 2013, at the age of ninety-one. He was a good friend of Lee Strasburg and built a career that included sixty-four known acting credits. During the McCarthy hearings, Knox was blacklisted as a possible Communist sympathizer, leaving his career in ruins. He subsequently moved to Italy and became central to the Italian film dubbing industry, working as a dialog director, dubber, producer, voice actor, and writer. He frequently translated scripts for Italian films shot in English and worked alongside other dubbing figures such as Robert Rietty, Lewis E. Cianelli, Ted Rusoff, and Robert Spafford, while continuing to make occasional on-screen appearances.
Career overview
Mickey Knox was an American actor who began his career in the entertainment industry. He is known to have worked in the acting field. Knox's career spanned numerous projects, with a total of 64 known credits.
During his acting career, Knox occasionally appeared in front of the camera. He worked closely with other professionals in the industry, including those involved in the dubbing industry. Knox's career was impacted by the McCarthy hearings, which led to him being blacklisted as a possible Communist sympathizer. This event likely affected his career prospects in the United States.
Following the McCarthy hearings, Knox moved to Italy where he found work in the dubbing industry. He became central to the industry, taking on various roles including dialog director, dubber, producer, voice actor, and writer. Knox's experience in translating scripts for Italian films shot in English likely contributed to his success in the dubbing industry.
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Full Filmography
69 titles- Leone's West (2004) as Self
- Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone (2000) as Self
- Lansky (1999) as Older Man at Wolfie's
- Crime of the Century (1996) as Judge Trenchard
- Cemetery Man (1994) as Marshall Straniero
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Marty Parisi
- Frankenstein Unbound (1990) as General Reade
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception (1990) as Col. Butler
- Buy & Cell (1989) as Arthur
- Ghosts Can't Do It (1989) as The Pill Man
- Nosferatu in Venice (1988) as Priest
- Run for Your Life (1988)
- Eleven Days, Eleven Nights (1987) as Vecchio Polizziotto
- Rent-a-Cop (1987) as Frank
- Ghoulies II (1987) as Ray
- Stage Fright (1987) as Old Cop
- I Love N.Y. (1987) as Charles Mitchell
- Detective School Dropouts (1986)
- Detective School Dropouts (1986) as Bernie
- André schafft sie alle (1985) Writer
- Bolero (1984) as Sleazy Maroccan Guide
- Bolero (1984) Dialogue
- The Winds of War (1983) as Herb Rose
- The Lonely Lady (1983) as Tom Castel
- The Odd Squad (1982) as Requisitions Officer (uncredited)
- Day of the Cobra (1980) as Raul Papasian
- Sophia Loren: Her Own Story (1980) as Mr. Dunn
- The Blue-Eyed Bandit (1980) as De Biase - Dominici's head
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
- Little Italy (1978) as Mark Ferguson (uncredited)
- Sorcerer (1977) Dialogue Coach
- Bobby Deerfield (1977) as Tourist
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Con Artists (1976) Dialogue
- High Crime (1973) as Newsman at Party
- Don't Turn the Other Cheek (1971) Executive Producer
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Dialogue
- Beyond the Law (1968) as (uncredited)
- The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968) as Joe Ware
- Beyond the Law (1968) as Mickey Berk
- Wild 90 (1968) as 20 Years
- Wild 90 (1968) Producer
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Dialogue
- The 10th Victim (1965) as Martin (uncredited)
- The Longest Day (1962) as US Airman with Bandaged Eye (uncredited)
- The Longest Day (1962) Dialogue Coach
- A View from the Bridge (1962) as Louis
- G.I. Blues (1960) as Jeeter
- Singing in the Dark (1956) as Harry
- Singing in the Dark (1956) Dialogue Coach
- The Naked Street (1955)
- Garden of Eden (1954) as Johnny Patteron
- Vice Squad (1953) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Adventures of Superman (1952)
- Saturday's Hero (1951) as Joey Novak
- Criminal Lawyer (1951) as Vincent Cheney
- Up Front (1951) as Driver
- Outside the Wall (1950) as Latzo
- Western Pacific Agent (1950) as Frank Wickens
- White Heat (1949) as Het Kohler (uncredited)
- Knock on Any Door (1949) as Vito
- The Accused (1949) as Jack Hunter
- Any Number Can Play (1949) as Pete Senta
- City Across the River (1949) as Larry
- Angels in Disguise (1949) as 'Angles' Carson
- Jungle Patrol (1948) as Lt. Louie Rasti
- I Walk Alone (1947) as Skinner
- Killer McCoy (1947) as Johnny Martin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mickey Knox best known for?
Mickey Knox is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cemetery Man (1994), The Godfather Part III (1990), Frankenstein Unbound (1990), Ghosts Can't Do It (1989).
When and where was Mickey Knox born?
Mickey Knox was born on December 12, 1921 in New York, New York, USA. They passed away on November 15, 2013.
How many credits does Mickey Knox have?
Mickey Knox has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2004.
What is Mickey Knox's background in cinema and television?
Mickey Knox was an American actor born in New York, New York, on December 12, 1921, and he died on November 15, 2013, at the age of ninety-one. He was a good friend of Lee Strasburg and built a career that included sixty-four known acting credits. During the McCarthy hearings, Knox was blacklisted as a possible Communi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Longest Day (1962) as US Airman with Bandaged Eye (uncredited) — aged about 40
- White Heat (1949) as Het Kohler (uncredited) — aged about 27
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) — aged about 54
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Marty Parisi — aged about 68
- The Winds of War (1983) as Herb Rose — aged about 61
- Cemetery Man (1994) as Marshall Straniero — aged about 72
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