Ralph Clanton
Biography
Ralph Clanton was an American character actor born on September 11, 1914, and he passed away on December 29, 2002, at the age of 88. He is best known for his significant supporting role as the Comte De Guiche in the 1950 film Cyrano de Bergerac, which was the first English-language sound version of Edmond Rostand's classic play and the film for which Jose Ferrer won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Alongside Ferrer, Clanton was the only cast holdover from the 1946 Broadway revival of the play, and he later reprised the role of De Guiche opposite Ferrer in a 1953 New York City Center production. Throughout his career, Ralph Clanton accumulated 28 known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Ralph Clanton was an American character actor born on September 11, 1914. He passed away on December 29, 2002, at the age of 88. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 28 known credits in the acting category on The Movie Database.
Although his name may not be familiar to all audiences, he played a significant supporting role in the 1950 film Cyrano de Bergerac, portraying the Comte De Guiche. This film was the first English-language sound version of Edmond Rostand's classic play and featured José Ferrer, who won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Cyrano. Clanton and Ferrer were the only holdovers from the cast of the 1946 Broadway revival of the play.
Following his work in the 1950 film adaptation, Clanton reprised the role of De Guiche opposite Ferrer once more in a 1953 New York City Center production. Throughout his career, his performance as the Comte De Guiche remained his most often seen work.
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33 titles- Trading Places (1983) as Official #1
- American Playhouse (1982) as Harper
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982) as Harper
- The Patriots (1976) as George Washington
- Death Be Not Proud (1975) as Frank Boyden
- Great Performances (1971) as George Washington
- They Might Be Giants (1971) as Supermarket Manager
- Panic in Year Zero! (1962) as Radio Announcer (voice / uncredited)
- Hazel (1961) as Mr. Williams
- The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) as O.J. Turnball (uncredited)
- The Man from Blackhawk (1959) as Williamson
- Zorro, the Avenger (1959) as Senor George Brighton
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Herbert Goelet
- Behind Closed Doors (1958) as Ed Bailey
- Perry Mason (1957) as Mervyn Aldritch
- Johnny Tremain (1957) as General Gage
- The 27th Day (1957) as Mr Ingram
- Pharaoh's Curse (1957) as Col. Cross
- No Time to Be Young (1957) as Mr. Parner
- Undersea Girl (1957) as Sam Marvin
- The Vagabond King (1956) as Duke of Anjou
- Hot Cars (1956) as Arthur Markel
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sir Stephen Hurstwood
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Randolph Burnside
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Perry Harrison
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ship's Purser
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Saunders
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sir Robert Walton
- Out of This World (1954) as Red
- San Antone (1953) as Narrator (voice)
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) as Antoine Comte de Guiche
- They Were Not Divided (1950) as David
- Canadian Pacific (1949) as Opening Narrator (voice)
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What movies or TV shows is Ralph Clanton best known for?
Ralph Clanton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trading Places (1983), American Playhouse (1982), Very Bad Things (1998), They Might Be Giants (1971).
When and where was Ralph Clanton born?
Ralph Clanton was born on September 11, 1914. They passed away on December 29, 2002.
How many credits does Ralph Clanton have?
Ralph Clanton has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1983.
What is Ralph Clanton's background in cinema and television?
Ralph Clanton was an American character actor born on September 11, 1914, and he passed away on December 29, 2002, at the age of 88. He is best known for his significant supporting role as the Comte De Guiche in the 1950 film Cyrano de Bergerac, which was the first English-language sound version of Edmond Rostand's cla...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Zorro, the Avenger (1959) as Senor George Brighton — aged about 44
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sir Stephen Hurstwood — aged about 40
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Randolph Burnside — aged about 40
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Perry Harrison — aged about 40
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ship's Purser — aged about 40
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Saunders — aged about 40
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