Royal Dano
Acting Born Nov 16, 1922 Died May 15, 1994 New York City, New York, USA 185 credits
Biography
Royal Edward Dano was an American film and television character actor. Born on November 16, 1922, in New York City, he is known for his long career spanning 46 years. Dano's acting career included playing cowboys, villains, and Abraham Lincoln. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 152 known credits. Dano passed away on May 15, 1994, at the age of 71.
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Career overview
Royal Dano was an American film and television character actor. His career spanned multiple decades, with a known total of 152 acting credits. Dano was known for his versatility in playing various roles, including cowboys, villains, and historical figures.
Throughout his career, Dano appeared in a range of productions, including films and television shows. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of notable characters, with one of his most famous roles being that of Abraham Lincoln. Dano's ability to take on diverse roles earned him recognition and a long-standing career in the entertainment industry.
Royal Dano's career lasted for 46 years, during which he established himself as a talented and reliable character actor. His work spanned multiple genres and formats, showcasing his range and adaptability as an actor.
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Career timeline
The Dark Half
Twin PeaksSpaced Invaders
Killer Klowns from Outer SpaceOnce Upon a Texas Train
Date with an AngelJames Stewart: A Wonderful LifeHouse II: The Second StoryGhoulies II
Red Headed Stranger
Amazing StoriesAmazing StoriesCocaine Wars
Teachers
The Right StuffSomething Wicked This Way ComesJoe Dancer III: The Big TradeWill There Really Be a Morning?
Hammett
Take This Job and Shove ItA Dream Called Walt Disney World
Back to the Planet of the Apes
The Last Ride of the Dalton GangIn Search of Historic JesusStrangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Huckleberry FinnDonner Pass: The Road to SurvivalHughes and Harlow: Angels in HellThe Crash of Flight 401
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesCHiPsCode RBad Georgia Road
Quincy, M.E.The Outlaw Josey WalesThe QuestDrumThe Killer Inside Me
The Wild PartyMessiah of EvilCapone
Little House on the PrairiePolice WomanPlanet of the ApesBig Bad Mama
Police StoryCahill: United States MarshalElectra Glide in BlueDoc ElliotAce Eli and Rodger of the Skies
Emergency!The Man HunterMoon of the WolfThe Great Northfield Minnesota RaidThe Culpepper Cattle Co.
CannonAlias Smith and JonesDecisions! Decisions!Skin GameMachismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns
Night GalleryRun, Simon, Run
Then Came BronsonDeath of a GunfighterThe UndefeatedMy World and Welcome to ItBacktrack!
Hawaii Five-OAdam-12The OutcastsDay of the Evil GunIf He Hollers, Let Him Go!
The Guns of Will SonnettCimarron StripHondoThe Last ChallengeWelcome to Hard Times
Pistols 'n' PetticoatsGunpointThe Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones
The Big ValleyThe Big ValleyThe Big ValleyThe Big ValleyThe F.B.I.
Daniel BooneDaniel Boone7 Faces of Dr. Lao
The FugitiveMr. NovakThe DakotasSavage Sam
The VirginianThe VirginianThe VirginianThe VirginianThe Virginian
Ben CaseyThe New BreedTarget: The Corruptors!Target: The Corruptors!Gunslinger
Full Filmography
185 titles- The Dark Half (1993) as Digger Holt
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Judge Clinton Sternwood
- Spaced Invaders (1990) as Wrenchmuller
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) as Farmer Gene Green
- Once Upon a Texas Train (1988) as Nitro Jones
- Date with an Angel (1987) as Treating Doctor in Hospital
- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- House II: The Second Story (1987) as Gramps
- Ghoulies II (1987) as Uncle Ned
- Red Headed Stranger (1986) as Larn Claver
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Salvation Army Officer
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Elmer Quick
- Cocaine Wars (1985) as Bailey
- Teachers (1984) as Ditto Stiles
- The Right Stuff (1983) as Minister
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) as Tom Fury
- Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade (1983) as Cow John
- Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983) as Ernest Farmer
- Hammett (1982) as Pops
- Take This Job and Shove It (1981) as Beeber
- A Dream Called Walt Disney World (1981) as Abraham Lincoln (voice)
- Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Farrow
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Pa Dalton
- In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) as Prophet #1
- Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979) as Mr. Willis
- Huckleberry Finn (1978) as Mark Twain
- Donner Pass: The Road to Survival (1978) as Sutter
- Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell (1978) as Will Hays
- The Crash of Flight 401 (1978)
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- CHiPs (1977) as Coroner
- Code R (1977) as Carson
- Bad Georgia Road (1977) as Arthur Pennyrich
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Ten Spot
- The Quest (1976)
- Drum (1976) as Zeke Montgomery
- The Killer Inside Me (1976) as Father
- The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976)
- The Wild Party (1975) as Tex
- Messiah of Evil (1975) as Joseph Lang
- Capone (1975) as Anton J. Cermak
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Hector Webb
- Police Woman (1974) as Country Store Owner
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Farrow
- Big Bad Mama (1974) as Reverend Johnson
- Police Story (1973)
- Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) as MacDonald
- Electra Glide in Blue (1973) as Coroner
- Doc Elliot (1973)
- Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies (1973) as Jake
- Howzer (1973) as Nick Murack
- Emergency! (1972)
- The Man Hunter (1972) as Pa Bocock
- Moon of the Wolf (1972) as Tom Sr.
- The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972) as Gustavson
- The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) as Cattle Rustler
- Kung Fu (1972) as Henry Skowrin
- Cannon (1971)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Decisions! Decisions! (1971) as Tex
- Skin Game (1971) as John Brown
- Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns (1971) as Zach
- Night Gallery (1970) as Owen
- Run, Simon, Run (1970) as Sheriff Tacksberry
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Sheriff Charlie Binns
- Death of a Gunfighter (1969) as Arch Brandt
- The Undefeated (1969) as Major Sanders
- My World and Welcome to It (1969)
- Backtrack! (1969) as Faraway (archive footage)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Hody Linquist
- Adam-12 (1968) as Walter Covey
- The Outcasts (1968)
- Day of the Evil Gun (1968) as Dr. Eli Prather
- If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968) as Carl Blair
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
- Cimarron Strip (1967)
- Hondo (1967)
- The Last Challenge (1967) as Pretty Horse
- Welcome to Hard Times (1967) as John Bear
- Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966)
- Gunpoint (1966) as Ode
- The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones (1966) as Otto
- The Big Valley (1965) as Ezra
- The Big Valley (1965) as The Vet
- The Big Valley (1965) as Jesse Bleeck
- The Big Valley (1965) as Rufus Morton
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Newman
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Jess Buford
- Lost in Space (1965) as Major Domo
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Jailer
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Matty Brenner
- Daniel Boone (1964) as John Maddox
- 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) as Carey
- The Fugitive (1963) as Preacher
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Mr. Metcalfe
- The Dakotas (1963)
- Savage Sam (1963) as Pack Underwood
- The Virginian (1962) as Dan Molder
- The Virginian (1962) as Faraway MacPhail
- The Virginian (1962) as Faraway McPhail
- The Virginian (1962) as Daniels
- The Virginian (1962) as Uncle Dell Benton
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Mr. Miley
- Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) as Marley's Ghost (voice)
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The New Breed (1961) as Harry Tilden
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961)
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961) as Jesse
- Gunslinger (1961) as El Señor
- Posse from Hell (1961) as Uncle Billy
- King of Kings (1961) as Peter
- Route 66 (1960)
- Tate (1960)
- The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960)
- Cimarron (1960) as Ike Howes
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) as Harlan
- Bonanza (1959) as Matt Jeffers
- Bonanza (1959) as Jason Ganther
- Rawhide (1959) as Monty Fox
- Rawhide (1959) as Jeb Newton
- Rawhide (1959) as Mr. Teisner
- Rawhide (1959) as Sam Wentworth
- The Rebel (1959) as Amos Cooper
- The Rebel (1959) as Ben Crowe
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Lucas Frome
- These Thousand Hills (1959) as Carmichael
- Hound-Dog Man (1959) as Fiddling Tom Waller
- Face of Fire (1959) as Jake Winter
- The Boy and the Bridge (1959) as Evangelist
- Never Steal Anything Small (1959) as Words Cannon
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Charlie Wright
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Saddle the Wind (1958) as Clay Ellison
- Man of the West (1958) as Trout
- Handle with Care (1958) as Al Lees
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- All Mine to Give (1957) as Howard Tyler
- Trooper Hook (1957) as Mr. Trude
- Man in the Shadow (1957) as Aiken Clay
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Will
- Wire Service (1956) as Carl Strawn
- Moby Dick (1956) as Elijah
- Santiago (1956) as Lobo
- Tension at Table Rock (1956) as Harry Jameson
- Tribute to a Bad Man (1956) as Abe
- Crime of Passion (1956) as Capt. Charlie Alidas
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Obie Tater
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Seth Tandy
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bender
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Praylie
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lambert
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Rory Luken
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jefferson Dooley
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jessup
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Gideon Hale
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Watney
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Henry Mather
- The Millionaire (1955) as Hap Connolly
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Martin Ross
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Atkins
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- The Trouble with Harry (1955) as Calvin Wiggs
- Climax! (1954) as Sergeant
- Climax! (1954) as Doctor
- Father Knows Best (1954) as Sageman
- Johnny Guitar (1954) as Corey
- The Far Country (1954) as Luke
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Roy Henry
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Confederate Deserter
- Omnibus (1952)
- Bend of the River (1952) as Long Tom
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) as The Tattered Man
- Flame of Araby (1951) as Basra
- Under the Gun (1951) as Sam Nugent, trustee-gunner
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Sergeant Finley
- Undercover Girl (1950) as The Moocher
- Suspense (1949)
- Suspense (1949) as Policeman
- Suspense (1949) as Marvin the Push
- Suspense (1949) as Lucky
- Studio One (1948)
- Studio One (1948) as Tom Doan
- Studio One (1948) as Zack
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Royal Dano best known for?
Royal Dano is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dark Half (1993), Crime of Passion (1956), Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), Date with an Angel (1987).
When and where was Royal Dano born?
Royal Dano was born on November 16, 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on May 15, 1994.
How many credits does Royal Dano have?
Royal Dano has accumulated over 185 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1993.
What is Royal Dano's background in cinema and television?
Royal Edward Dano was an American film and television character actor. Born on November 16, 1922, in New York City, he is known for his long career spanning 46 years. Dano's acting career included playing cowboys, villains, and Abraham Lincoln. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 152 kno...
Royal Dano by the numbers
185credits
87films
98TV series
1948–1993active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Judge Clinton Sternwood — aged about 67
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Hector Webb — aged about 51
- Emergency! (1972) — aged about 49
- Night Gallery (1970) as Owen — aged about 47
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Mr. Miley — aged about 39
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Martin Ross — aged about 32
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