George DeNormand (September 22, 1903 – December 23, 1976) was an American actor andstuntman.
George DeNormand | |
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![]() DeNormand in an episode ofLock-Up (1960) | |
Born | (1903-09-22)September 22, 1903 |
Died | December 23, 1976(1976-12-23) (aged 73) |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park,Hollywood Hills |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1931–1977 |
Spouse | Wanda Tuchoch |
Biography
editDeNormand was an amateur middleweight boxer in the 1920s.[1]
He was a prolific though often uncredited actor and stunt double in movies such asThe Raven andBride of Frankenstein.[1] He was a stunt double inThe Lone Ranger serials in the 1930s.[2]
He made headlines in 1944 when he stole a bracelet valued at $20,000 as a prank[3] and in 1945 due to his connection with a black market meatration ring.[4]
In a 1969 episode ofMy Three Sons ("Came the Day"), he was to play the uncle of the bride (Beverly Garland), but he faltered so many times while walking her down the aisle that DeCordova, the director, recast Tony Regan in the role.[5]
Later in his career, he participated in a discussion panel on movie serial at the Fantasy Film convention in 1973[6] and was also interviewed byJim Harmon.[1]
He was married to and divorced fromWanda Tuchoch (1898 – 1985).[7]
He died in 1976 and was buried in Hollywood Hills atForest Lawn Cemetery.[8]
Selected filmography
edit- Trapped (1931) – Sally's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- The Lost Special (1932, Serial) – Henchman (uncredited)
- Pirate Treasure (1934) – Henchman Jed
- Tailspin Tommy (1934, Serial) – George – Denver Official, Ch. 6 (uncredited)
- Diamond Jim (1935) – Passenger (uncredited)
- Tailspin Tommy in the Great Air Mystery (1935) – Crewman Smith [Chs. 11-12] (uncredited)
- The Ghost Rider (1943) – Red – Henchman
- The Ghost Ship (1943)
- Clancy Street Boys (1943) – Williams
- Captain America (1944, Serial) – Pete (uncredited)
- Law of the Valley (1944) – Red Adams – Henchman
- Colorado Serenade (1946) – Lefty – Dillon Henchman (uncredited)
- The Vigilante (1947, Serial) – Rocky / Jackson / Driver (uncredited)
- Return of the Lash (1947) – Jeff Harper
- Brick Bradford (1947, Serial) – Meaker (uncredited)
- Tex Granger (1948, Serial) – Stage Guard (uncredited)
- Superman (1948, Serial) – Agent with Crandall (uncredited)
- Bruce Gentry – Daredevil of the Skies (1949) – Henchman (uncredited)
- The Daring Caballero (1949) – Henchman (uncredited)
- Satan's Cradle (1949) – Henchman Idaho
- Outlaws of Texas (1950) – Henchman Bilson
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1951) – Bart Richards
- To Catch a Thief (1955) – Detective (uncredited)
- Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956) – Show Spectator (uncredited)
- The Wild Dakotas (1956) – Trooper (uncredited)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1957) (Season 2 Episode 21: "Number Twenty-Two") – Reporter (uncredited)
- The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm (1957) – Hunter (uncredited)
- The World Was His Jury (1958) – Ship Passenger (uncredited)
- Al Capone (1959) – Capone Associate (uncredited)
- The Tingler (1959) – Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- Cimarron (1960) – Townsman at Celebration (uncredited)
- The Manchurian Candidate (1962) – Delegate (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) (Season 1 Episode 12: "Hangover") – Audience Member (uncredited)
- The Underwater City (1962) – Dr. Carl Wendt (uncredited)
- X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) – Medical Board Member (uncredited)
- 4 for Texas (1963) – Yellow Jacket (uncredited)
- The Nutty Professor (1963) – Faculty Member (uncredited)
- Mary Poppins (1964) – Townsman (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1964) (Season 2 Episode 20: "Anyone for Murder?") – Man at Exchange (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1964) (Season 2 Episode 21: "Beast in View") – Man on Street (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1964) (Season 2 Episode 27: "The Sign of Satan") – Police Inspector (uncredited)
- The Outlaws Is Coming (1965) – Townsman (uncredited)
- Harlow (1965) – Party Guest (uncredited)
- Batman (1966) – Policeman (uncredited)
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) – TV Board Member (uncredited)
- Good Times (1967) – Club Patron (uncredited)
- The Graduate (1967) – Hotel Guest (uncredited)
- Hang 'Em High (1968) – Townsman (uncredited)
- Rogue's Gallery (1968) – Observe Outside Office (uncredited)
- Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) – Official (uncredited)
References
edit- ^abcFreese, Gene Scott (2014-04-10).Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d ed. McFarland.ISBN 978-0-7864-7643-5.
- ^Harmon, Jim (2011-01-14).Radio Mystery and Adventure and Its Appearances in Film, Television and Other Media. McFarland.ISBN 978-0-7864-8508-6.
- ^"Charge of Gem Theft Dropped".Los Angeles Times. 1944-04-25. p. A2.
- ^"Coupon Charge Faced by Actor".Metropolitan Pasadena Star-News. 1945-07-27. p. 12.
- ^Kleiner, Dick (1969-08-16). "George DeNormand Fails to Give Bride Away, Loses Boutonniere".Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News. p. 11.
- ^Hunter, Frederick (1974-02-22). "The Growing Nostalgic Craze".The Times. San Mateo, California. p. 11.
- ^"Obituary 2".Chicago Tribune. 1985-02-13. p. A6.
- ^Wilson, Scott.Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.