American actor (1911–2002)
James Gregory
Gregory in 1948
Born (1911-12-23 ) December 23, 1911New York City, U.S.
Died September 16, 2002(2002-09-16) (aged 90) Years active 1939–1998 Spouse Ann Miltner
James Gregory (December 23, 1911 – September 16, 2002)[ 1] [ 2] was an Americancharacter actor who played roles such as Schaffer inAl Capone (1959), theMcCarthy-like Sen. John Iselin inThe Manchurian Candidate (1962),General Ursus inBeneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), and Inspector Frank Luger in the television sitcomBarney Miller (1975–1982).
In 1939, he made hisBroadway debut in a production ofKey Largo .[ 3] He served from 1941 to 1946 in theUnited States Navy [ 4] and theUnited States Marine Corps duringWorld War II .[ 2] His early acting work included army training films; one such appearance is excerpted inThe Atomic Café (1982). He also worked in radio, including a year (1955–1956) on21st Precinct .[citation needed ]
Gregory was the lead inThe Lawless Years , a 1920s-era crime drama which aired 45 episodes onNBC . In the series, which ran from 1959 to 1961, he playedNYPD DetectiveBarney Ruditsky .[ 5] : 588
After his appearance as theMcCarthyistic Senator Iselin inThe Manchurian Candidate (1962), Gregory starred in the filmPT 109 (1963) withCliff Robertson . He playedDean Martin 's spy boss MacDonald, in theMatt Helm film series; in the originalStar Trek series in the episode "Dagger of the Mind " (1966), as Dr. Tristan Adams; and in theElvis Presley filmClambake (1967). In the pilot movie for the 1968Hawaii Five-O series, Gregory became the first actor to portray State Department official Jonathan Kaye, a recurring character on the series.
Gregory portrayed Nick Hannigan onDetective School .[ 5] He was a semiregular on the TV seriesBarney Miller as Deputy Inspector Frank Luger. His final acting credit was in a 1986 episode ofMr. Belvedere .
Personal life and death [ edit ] Gregory was married to Ann Miltner for 58 years.[ 2] He died of natural causes on September 16, 2002, inSedona, Arizona , aged 90.[ 6]
Selected TV and filmography [ edit ] The Naked City (1948) as Patrolman Albert Hicks (uncredited)The Frogmen (1951) as Chief Petty Officer Lane (uncredited)Studio One in Hollywood (1954–1958, TV series) as Mr. Bales / James Metcalf / Mr. Black / Private Alan Pomeroy / Corey / George Monzo / GasmanThe Scarlet Hour (1956) as Ralph NevinsNightfall (1956) as Ben FraserAlfred Hitchcock Presents (1957) (Season 2 Episode 24: "The Cream of the Jest") as Wayne CampbellAlfred Hitchcock Presents (1957) (Season 3 Episode 3: "The Perfect Crime") as John GregoryThe Young Stranger (1957) as Police Sergeant ShipleyThe Big Caper (1957) as FloodGun Glory (1957) as GrimsellAlfred Hitchcock Presents (1958) (Season 3 Episode 33: "Post Mortem") as Mr. WescottUnderwater Warrior (1958) as Lieutenant William Arnold, MDOnionhead (1958) as Lieutenant Commander Fox (or the Skipper)The Twilight Zone (1959–1961, TV series) as Air Force General / Confederate SergeantLux Playhouse (1959, TV series) as Johnny WarcheckAl Capone (1959) as Sergeant SchaeflerHey Boy! Hey Girl! (1959) as Father BurtonThe Lawless Years (1959–1961, TV series) as Barney RuditskyLaramie (1959–1963, TV series) as Richards / Father ElliottWagon Train (1960, TV series) as Ricky BellThe DuPont Show with June Allyson (1960, TV series) as John KramerGeneral Electric Theater as Swandy Green in "Sarah's Laughter" (1960, TV episode) as Sandy GreenFrontier Circus (1961, TV series) as Jacob CarnoThe New Breed (1961, TV series) as Father AlThe Untouchables (1961, TV series) as Walter TragerX-15 (1961) as Tom DeparmaTarget: The Corruptors (1962, TV series) as TerranThe Virginian (1962, TV series) as Slim JessupTwo Weeks in Another Town (1962) as Brad ByrdThe Manchurian Candidate (1962) as Senator John Yerkes IselinEmpire (1962, TV series) as Theron HaskellSam Benedict (1963, TV Series) as John Paul ElcottThe Eleventh Hour (1963, TV series) as Eddie FormanPT 109 (1963) as Commander C.R. RitchieTwilight of Honor (1963) as Norris BixbyThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1963) (Season 2 Episode 9: "The Dividing Wall") as Fred KrugerRawhide (1963–1965, TV series) as Lash Whitcomb / Mister Brothers / Owen SpencerThe Lieutenant (1963–1964, TV series) as Sergeant Horace 'Biff' Capp / Sergeant Horace CappCaptain Newman, M.D. (1963) as Colonel Edgar PyserBreaking Point (1964, TV series) as MalcolmThe Defenders (1964, TV series) as Paul TassoA Distant Trumpet (1964) as Major General Alexander Upton QuaintQuick Before It Melts (1964) as Vice AdmiralBonanza (1964–1969, TV series) as Sergeant Mike Russell / Mulvaney / Whitney ParkerThe Sons of Katie Elder (1965) as Morgan HastingsGunsmoke (1965–1968, TV series) as John Scanlon / Judge Calvin Strom / Wes MartinThe Wild, Wild West (1965, TV series) asUlysses S. Grant A Rage to Live (1965) as Dr. O'BrienA Man Called Shenandoah (1966, TV series) as Jake RobertsThe Big Valley four episodes: "Pursuit" and "Ambush" as Simon Carter, "The Challenge" as Senator Jim Bannard, and "The Other Face of Justice" as Harry BodineF Troop (1966–1967, TV series) as Major Duncan / Big Jim ParkerThe Silencers (1966) as MacDonaldHogan's Heroes (1966, TV series) as German General BiedenbenderThe Fugitive (1966, TV series) as Pete CrandallStar Trek: The Original Series (1966) – Dr. Tristan Adams in S1:E9, "Dagger of the Mind "Murderers' Row (1966) as MacDonaldMy Three Sons (1967, TV series) as Cappy EngstromThe Virginian (1967, TV series) as Cal YoungClambake (1967) as Duster HaywardThe Ambushers (1967) as MacDonaldThe Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) as General Homer PrentissThe Mod Squad (1968, TV series) as Gus WilliamsThe Love God? (1969) as Darrell Evans HughesHawaii-Five-O (1969) as Jonathan Kaye and Mike FinneyBeneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) as General UrsusThe Hawaiians (1970) as Dr. Whipple Sr. (uncredited)Million Dollar Duck (1971) as RutledgeShoot Out (1971) as Sam FoleyThe Late Liz (1971) as Sam BurnsIronside (1972, TV series) as TV show hostColumbo (1972, TV Series) as David BucknerColumbo (1972, TV Series) as Coach Rizzo / David L. BucknerMission: Impossible "The Bride" (1972, TV series) as Joe CorvinAll in the Family (1972, TV Series) as William R. KirkwoodSearch "Operation Iceman" (1972, TV series) as Ambassador Gordon EssexMiracle On 34th Street (1973, TV movie) as Deputy District Attorney Thomas MaraM*A*S*H (1974, TV series) as Lieutenant General Robert 'Iron Guts' KellyThe Partridge Family (1974, TV series) "Danny Drops Out" as Claude TubblesThe F.B.I. (1974, TV Series) as Frank BonnerEmergency! (1975, TV Series) as Brackett's FatherBarney Miller (1975–1982, TV series) as Deputy Inspector Frank Luger (66 episodes)The Strongest Man in the World (1975) as Chief BlairSanford and Son (1976) as CommanderThe Bastard (1978, TV movie) as Will CampbellThe Main Event (1979) as GoughDetective School (1979, TV series) as Nick HanniganThe Comeback Kid (1980, TV movie) as ScottyThe Great American Traffic Jam (1980, TV movie) as General CaruthersThe Flight of Dragons (1982) as Bryagh / Smrgol (voice)Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home! (1983, TV movie) as Dan PetersMr. Belvedere (1986, TV series) as Mr. Sparks (final appearance)^ "James Gregory" .Turner Classic Movies .Turner Classic Movies . RetrievedSeptember 19, 2023 .^a b c Oliver, Myrna (September 19, 2002)."James Gregory, 90; Veteran Player of Cops and Generals in Movies and Television" .Los Angeles Times .Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. RetrievedSeptember 18, 2023 . ^ "James Gregory" .Internet Broadway Database . The Broadway League.Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. RetrievedNovember 5, 2020 .^ Navy profile , navy.togetherweserved.com. Accessed August 6, 2023.^a b Terrace, Vincent (2011).Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 255.ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7 . ^ "James Gregory -- Actor, 90" .The New York Times .Associated Press . September 19, 2002. Archived fromthe original on May 27, 2015. RetrievedSeptember 18, 2023 .
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