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Todd Karns

Acting Born Jan 15, 1921 Hollywood, California, USA 23 credits
23
Total Credits
1997
57 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Todd Karns works in acting. Born January 15, 1921 in Hollywood, California, USA. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Dragnet

1951
Film

It's a Wonderful Life

as Harry Bailey
Film

The Caine Mutiny

as Petty Officer 1st Class Stillwell (uncredited)
Film

Invaders from Mars

as Jim the Gas Station Attendant
Film

The Red Badge of Courage

as Soldier (uncredited)
Film

Mutiny

as Andrews
Film

Let's Dance

as Sergeant (uncredited)
Film

Flat Top

as Judge
Film

My Foolish Heart

1950
Film

Yi Yi

as Sergeant Hart

Cinderella Girls Theatre

as Harry Land

Frequent co-stars

Jerry Paris 2 shared titles
James Stewart 1 shared title
Donna Reed 1 shared title
Lionel Barrymore 1 shared title
Thomas Mitchell 1 shared title
Henry Travers 1 shared title
Beulah Bondi 1 shared title
Frank Faylen 1 shared title
Ward Bond 1 shared title
Gloria Grahame 1 shared title

Career timeline

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
The Caine Mutiny
Invaders from MarsChina VentureClipped WingsMission Over Korea
MutinyMy Son JohnFlat TopBattle ZoneJet Job
DragnetThe Red Badge of Courage
Let's DanceMy Foolish HeartIt's a Small WorldInside Detective
Good Sam
It's a Wonderful Life
Eagle SquadronThe Courtship of Andy Hardy
Andy Hardy's Private Secretary

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • Dragnet (1951)
  • It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Harry Bailey
  • The Caine Mutiny (1954) as Petty Officer 1st Class Stillwell (uncredited)
  • Invaders from Mars (1953) as Jim the Gas Station Attendant
  • The Red Badge of Courage (1951) as Soldier (uncredited)
  • Good Sam (1948) as Joe Adams
  • James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
  • Mutiny (1952) as Andrews
  • Eagle Squadron (1942) as Meyers
  • My Son John (1952) as Bedford (uncredited)
  • Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997) as Harry Bailey (archive footage)
  • Let's Dance (1950) as Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Flat Top (1952) as Judge
  • My Foolish Heart (1950)
  • Battle Zone (1952) as Officer
  • China Venture (1953) as Lt. March (uncredited)
  • It's a Small World (1950) as Sam
  • Inside Detective (1950) as Sergeant Hart
  • The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942) as Harry Land
  • Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941) as Harry Land
  • Clipped Wings (1953) as Lt. Dave Moreno
  • Jet Job (1952) as Peter Arlen
  • Mission Over Korea (1953) as Jerry Barker

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Todd Karns best known for?

Todd Karns is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dragnet (1951), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Caine Mutiny (1954), Invaders from Mars (1953).

When and where was Todd Karns born?

Todd Karns was born on January 15, 1921 in Hollywood, California, USA.

How many credits does Todd Karns have?

Todd Karns has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1997.

What is Todd Karns's background in cinema and television?

Roscoe Todd Karns (January 15, 1921 – February 5, 2000) was an American actor.[1] He is perhaps best remembered for playing George Bailey's younger brother, Harry Bailey, in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life.