Ted de Corsia
Biography
Ted de Corsia was an American radio, film, and television actor born on September 29, 1905, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He passed away on April 11, 1973, at the age of 67 in Encino, California. He is best remembered for his role as a gangster who turned state evidence in the 1951 film The Enforcer. His career included roles across radio, film, and television productions. On radio, he was a member of the cast of Blackstone Plantation, starred in the title role on Mike Hammer, played Sergeant Velie on The Adventures of Ellery Queen, and voiced roles on Family Theater, The March of Time, and Cavalcade. His television and film credits also include appearances in Playhouse 90, Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and The Twilight Zone.
Career overview
Ted de Corsia was an American radio, film, and television actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on September 29, 1905, and who died on April 11, 1973, in Encino, California. He is best remembered for his role as a gangster who turned state evidence in the 1951 film The Enforcer.
Throughout his career, de Corsia built an extensive acting portfolio across multiple mediums, accumulating 110 known credits on the Movie Database. His television and film work included appearances in productions such as The Twilight Zone, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and Playhouse 90.
In addition to his film and television work, de Corsia was active in radio. He was a member of the cast of Blackstone Plantation, starred in the title role on Mike Hammer, and played Sergeant Velie on The Adventures of Ellery Queen. He also provided voice roles for several other radio programs, including Family Theater, The March of Time, and Cavalcade.
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126 titles- The Outside Man (1972) as Victor
- The Delta Factor (1970) as Ames
- 5 Card Stud (1968) as Eldon Bates
- The King's Pirate (1967) as Capt. McTigue
- The Monkees (1966) as Frank
- The Monkees (1966) as Blackbeard
- Jericho (1966) as Giroux
- Nevada Smith (1966) as Hudson - Bartender
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Johnny Sabatini
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as 1st Elder
- Get Smart (1965) as Spinoza
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Mr. Phillips
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Two Gun Richard
- Green Acres (1965) as Mr. Grimes
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Foreign General
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Chief Highcloud
- The Quick Gun (1964) as Spangler
- Blood on the Arrow (1964) as Jud
- The Outer Limits (1963) as New Sentry
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Randolph E. Branch
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Herlie
- Stoney Burke (1962) as Sheriff Bixton
- Saints and Sinners (1962) as Fredericks
- It's Only Money (1962) as Patrolman
- 87th Precinct (1961) as John Brodek
- The Crimebusters (1961) as Chris Narleski
- Route 66 (1960) as Poker Player (uncredited)
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Correro
- Spartacus (1960) as Legionnaire (uncredited)
- The Best of the Post (1960) as J.C. Hurlock
- From the Terrace (1960) as Mr. Ralph W. Benziger
- The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) as Black Bart
- Oklahoma Territory (1960) as Chief Buffalo Horn
- Noose for a Gunman (1960) as Jack Cantrell
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Foreman Dickerson
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Marty Sall
- Rawhide (1959) as Sheriff Kieler
- Rawhide (1959) as Gunnison
- The Untouchables (1959) as Nate Stryker
- The Untouchables (1959) as Big Jim Harrington
- Mr. Lucky (1959) as Roy Berg
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Bert Kolb
- Tightrope (1959) as Charlie Miller
- The Rifleman (1958) as Norv Waggoner
- Lawman (1958) as Jess Crowthers
- Lawman (1958) as Barrett - Assassin Leader
- Lawman (1958) as Lem Pastor
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Arthur Barchester
- Bat Masterson (1958) as John Watson
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Blackie
- Steve Canyon (1958) as Police Chief Hagedorn
- Frontier Doctor (1958) as Charlie Breen
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Jim
- The Buccaneer (1958) as Capt. Rumbo
- Natchez (1958) as Jenkins
- Handle with Care (1958) as Sam Lawrence
- Enchanted Island (1958) as Capt. Vangs
- Perry Mason (1957) as George Emory
- Perry Mason (1957) as Mort Lynch
- Perry Mason (1957) as Polek
- Maverick (1957) as Cannonball Clyde Bassett
- Maverick (1957) as Amos Parker
- Maverick (1957) as Joe Riggs
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Chief Harry Blackfoot
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Lee Spate
- Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) as Shanghai Pierce
- Baby Face Nelson (1957) as Rocca
- The Joker is Wild (1957) as Georgie Parker
- The Lawless Eighties (1957) as Grat Bandas
- The Midnight Story (1957) as Lt. Kilrain
- Gun Battle at Monterey (1957) as Max Reno
- The Hired Man (1957) as Chief Harrison
- Man on the Prowl (1957) as Detective
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Jenkins
- State Trooper (1956) as J. O'Grady
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Ben Cartwright
- Broken Arrow (1956) as Cartwright
- The Gale Storm Show (1956) as Ross
- The Killing (1956) as Patrolman Randy Kennan
- The Conqueror (1956) as Kumlek
- Showdown at Abilene (1956) as Dan Claudius
- Slightly Scarlet (1956) as Solly Caspar
- Mohawk (1956) as Indian Chief Kowanen
- The Kettles in the Ozarks (1956) as Professor
- Dance with Me, Henry (1956) as Big Frank
- The Steel Jungle (1956) as Steve Marlin
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Merl Benlan
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lt. Christensen
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Inspector Salva
- The Big Combo (1955) as Ralph Bettini
- Man with the Gun (1955) as "Frenchy" Lescaux
- Kismet (1955) as Police Sub-altern
- Public Defender (1954) as Capt. Boylan
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) as Capt. Farragut
- The Lone Wolf (1954) as Angus Morgan
- Passport to Danger (1954) as Jan Spolny
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Ben Jackson
- Ride, Vaquero! (1953) as Sheriff Parker
- Crime Wave (1953) as 'Doc' Penny
- Man in the Dark (1953) as Lefty
- Hot News (1953) as Dano Rizzo
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Bulloti
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Jim Regan
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Mayor Kallum
- The Savage (1952) as Iron Breast
- The Turning Point (1952) as Harrigan
- Crossroads - U.S.A. (1952) as Stranger
- Captain Pirate (1952) as Captain Easterling
- A Place in the Sun (1951) as Judge R.S. Oldendorff
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Whitey Murdock
- The Enforcer (1951) as Joseph 'Joe' Rico
- Vengeance Valley (1951) as Herb Backett
- Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951) as Warden Ben Rickey
- New Mexico (1951) as Acoma
- Crazy Over Horses (1951) as Duke
- The Outriders (1950) as Bye
- Three Secrets (1950) as Del Prince
- Cargo to Capetown (1950) as Rhys
- Neptune's Daughter (1949) as Lukie Luzette
- Mr. Soft Touch (1949) as Rainey
- It Happens Every Spring (1949) as Jimmy Dolan
- The Life of Riley (1949) as Norman
- The Naked City (1948) as Willy Garzah
- The Lady from Shanghai (1947) as Sidney Broome
- Brooklyn, U.S.A. (1947) as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted de Corsia best known for?
Ted de Corsia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Outside Man (1972), 5 Card Stud (1968), The King's Pirate (1967), The Monkees (1966).
When and where was Ted de Corsia born?
Ted de Corsia was born on September 29, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 11, 1973.
How many credits does Ted de Corsia have?
Ted de Corsia has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1972.
What is Ted de Corsia's background in cinema and television?
Ted de Corsia was an American radio, film, and television actor born on September 29, 1905, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He passed away on April 11, 1973, at the age of 67 in Encino, California. He is best remembered for his role as a gangster who turned state evidence in the 1951 film The Enforcer. His c...