Onslow Stevens
Biography
Onslow Stevens was an American actor. He was born on March 29, 1902, in Los Angeles, California. Stevens began performing in 1926 at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his family worked as performers, directors, and teachers. His Broadway debut came in 1936 with the play Stage Door. Stevens went on to star in over 80 films, initially as a lead actor but later primarily in character roles. He also worked in television and stage productions. Stevens passed away on January 5, 1977.
Career overview
Onslow Stevens began his performing career in 1926 at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his family worked as performers, directors, and teachers. He made his Broadway debut in the 1936 production of Stage Door. Stevens went on to star in over 80 films, initially as a lead actor but later primarily in character roles.
Stevens' extensive filmography spanned multiple genres, with his work appearing in a significant number of productions. His career in film and television lasted for several decades, during which he accumulated a substantial body of work. The exact nature and details of his performances in these films are not specified in the available information.
Throughout his acting career, Stevens appeared in numerous films and likely television shows, although specific titles and roles are not provided. His contributions to the entertainment industry are documented through his extensive filmography and his involvement in various stage productions.
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Full Filmography
119 titles- The Many Faces of Dracula (2000) as Dr. Franz Edlemann (archive footage)
- Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- Dracula in the Movies (1992) as (archive footage)
- Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Dr. Franz Edlemann (archive footage)
- The Couch (1962) as Dr. W.L. Janz, M.D.
- Johnny Midnight (1960)
- Outlaws (1960)
- All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) as Joshua Davis
- Bonanza (1959) as Flint Johnson
- The Deputy (1959) as Tom Deaver
- The Third Man (1959) as Sheriff Eggly
- Black Saddle (1959) as Hannibal Pardee
- Lonelyhearts (1959) as Mr. Lassiter
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Sheriff Adler
- Tarawa Beachhead (1958) as Gen. Nathan Keller
- The Party Crashers (1958) as Mr. Nickerson
- Wagon Train (1957) as Col. Daniel Morgan Benedict II
- Wagon Train (1957) as Jack Hanford
- Wagon Train (1957) as Cass Fleming
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- The Restless Gun (1957)
- Kelly and Me (1957) as Walter Van Runkle
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Roger Morrow
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Lugal
- On Trial (1956) as Fields
- Tribute to a Bad Man (1956) as Hearn
- Outside the Law (1956) as Chief Agent Alec Conrad
- Heritage of Anger (1956) as Sidney Lennox
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Judge Dana Culver
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ben Goddard
- New York Confidential (1955) as Johnny Achilles
- Studio 57 (1954) as Henry
- Them! (1954) as Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien
- They Rode West (1954) as Col. Ethan Waters
- Fangs of the Wild (1954) as Jim Summers
- City Detective (1953)
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Thompson
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Detective Meers
- A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) as Guy Polli
- The Charge at Feather River (1953) as Grover Johnson
- Giving Thanks Always (1953) as Carl
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Commander D. B. McGraw
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Sam Houston
- This Is the Life (1952) as Carl
- The San Francisco Story (1952) as Capt. Jim Martin
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Scott Varnum
- Sirocco (1951) as Emir Hassan
- Lorna Doone (1951) as Counsellor Doone
- Sealed Cargo (1951) as Cmdr. James McLean
- Hills of Utah (1951) as Jayda McQueen
- The Family Secret (1951) as Judge Williams
- All That I Have (1951) as Attorney Palmer
- Lux Video Theatre (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Richter
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Kowland
- One Too Many (1950) as Dr. Foster
- Motor Patrol (1950) as Lt. Dearborn
- State Penitentiary (1950) as Richard Evans
- Revenue Agent (1950) as Sam Bellows
- Mark of the Gorilla (1950) as Professor Brandt
- Red, Hot and Blue (1949) as Captain Allen
- Bomba, the Jungle Boy (1949) as George Harland
- Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948) as Dr. Walters
- Walk a Crooked Mile (1948) as Igor Braun
- The Gallant Blade (1948) as Gen. de la Garance
- The Creeper (1948) as Dr. Jim Borden
- Canyon Passage (1946) as Jack Lestrade
- Angel on My Shoulder (1946) as Dr. Matt Higgins
- O.S.S. (1946) as Field
- House of Dracula (1945) as Dr. Franz Edelmann
- Hands Across the Border (1944) as Brock Danvers
- Idaho (1943) as Bob Stevens
- Appointment in Berlin (1943) as Rudolph Von Preissing
- Sunset Serenade (1942) as Gregg Jackson
- The Monster and the Girl (1941) as J. Stanley McMasters
- Go West, Young Lady (1941) as Tom Hannegan
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940) as Frederick Keller
- Mystery Sea Raider (1940) as Carl Cutler
- Who Killed Aunt Maggie? (1940) as Bob Dunbar
- Those High Grey Walls (1939) as Dr. Frank Norton
- When Tomorrow Comes (1939) as Holden
- There Goes the Groom (1937) as Dr. Joel Becker
- You Can't Buy Luck (1937) as Joe Baldwin
- Flight from Glory (1937) as Ellis
- Murder with Pictures (1936) as Nate Girard
- Yellow Dust (1936) as Jack Hanway
- Three on the Trail (1936) as Pecos Kane
- Straight from the Shoulder (1936) as Mr. Wendi
- Easy Money (1936) as Dan Adams
- F-Man (1936) as Mr. Shaw
- The Bridge of Sighs (1936) as Jeffrey 'Jeff' Powell
- The Three Musketeers (1935) as Aramis
- Life Returns (1935) as Dr. John Kendrick
- Forced Landing (1935) as Farraday
- Born to Gamble (1935) as Dan 'Ace' Cartwright / Henry Mathews
- Grand Exit (1935) as John Grayson
- A Notorious Gentleman (1935) as John Barrett
- Bombay Mail (1934) as John Hawley
- I Like it That Way (1934) as Harry Rogers
- I'll Tell the World (1934) as Prince Michael
- The Crosby Case (1934) as Francis Scott Graham
- The Vanishing Shadow (1934) as Stanley Stanfield
- I Can't Escape (1934) as Steve Nichols, alias Steve Cummings
- Affairs of a Gentleman (1934) as Lyn Durland
- This Side of Heaven (1934) as Walter
- In Love with Life (1934) as Prof. John Applegate
- House of Danger (1934) as Don Phillips
- Secret of the Blue Room (1933) as Frank Faber
- Only Yesterday (1933) as Barnard
- Counsellor at Law (1933) as John P. Tedesco
- Peg o' My Heart (1933) as Sir Gerald 'Jerry' Markham
- Nagana (1933) as Dr. Roy Stark
- Okay, America! (1932) as Henchman (uncredited)
- Radio Patrol (1932) as Carl Hughes
- Heroes of the West (1932) as Tom Crosby
- Once in a Lifetime (1932) as Lawrence Vail
- Jungle Mystery (1932) as Jack Morgan
- The Golden West (1932) as Calvin Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Onslow Stevens best known for?
Onslow Stevens is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Couch (1962), About Last Night... (1986), The Lookout (2007), All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960).
When and where was Onslow Stevens born?
Onslow Stevens was born on March 29, 1902 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on January 5, 1977.
How many credits does Onslow Stevens have?
Onslow Stevens has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 2000.
What is Onslow Stevens's background in cinema and television?
Onslow Stevens was an American actor. He was born on March 29, 1902, in Los Angeles, California. Stevens began performing in 1926 at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his family worked as performers, directors, and teachers. His Broadway debut came in 1936 with the play Stage Door. Stevens went on to star in over...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as Lugal — aged about 54
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Commander D. B. McGraw — aged about 50
- Bonanza (1959) as Flint Johnson — aged about 57
- Studio 57 (1954) as Henry — aged about 52
- City Detective (1953) — aged about 51
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) — aged about 55
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