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Warner Anderson 1911 - 1976

Warner Anderson of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California was born on March 10, 1911 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States, and died at age 65 years old on August 26, 1976 at Santa Monica. in CA.
Warner Anderson
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California 90272
March 10, 1911
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States
August 26, 1976
Santa Monica. in CA
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  • 03/10
    1911

    Birthday

    March 10, 1911
    Birthdate
    Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Professional Career

    Actor. Born into a theatrical family, he made his film debut in "The Sunbeam" (1916). Upon completing his formal education at the Professional Children's School in New York City, he re-entered the film industry in 1943 with a leading role in "Destination Tokyo." In a career that would last 32 years, he appeared in such films as "Objective, Burma!" (1945), "Her Highness and the Bellboy" (1945), "Dangerous Partners" (1945), "Week-End at the Waldorf" (1945), "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood" (1945), "Bad Bascomb" (1946), "My Reputation" (1946), "Faithful in my Fashion" (1946), "The Beginning of the End" (1947), "Dark Delusion" (1947), "High Wall" (1947), "Song of the Thin Man" (1947), "Alias a Gentleman" (1948), "Tenth Avenue Angel" (1948), "The Doctor and the Girl" (1949), "Destination Moon" (1950), "Go for Broke!" (1951), "Detective Story" (1951), "The Blue Veil" (1951), "The Star" (1952), "A Lion in the Streets" (1953), "The Caine Mutiny" (1954), "A Lawless Street" (1955), "Blackboard Jungle" (1955), "Armored Command" (1961), and "Rio Conchos" (1964). With the advent of television, he became a familiar face appearing in various guest spots on such series as "Kraft Theatre," "The Doctor," "The Lux Video Theatre," "The Ford Television Theatre," "You Are There," "Pursuit," "Climax!," "The Lineup," "Death Valley Days," "The Red Skelton Hour," "Play of the Week," "The Immortal," "The Interns," "The Young Lawyers," "Bearcats!," "Ironside," "Mannix," "O'Hara, U.S. Treasury," and "The Rockford Files". He may be best remembered for his recurring role of newspaper editor, Matthew Swain, on "Peyton Place." In addition, he starred on Broadway in such productions as "Maytime," "Happiness," "Medea," "Within Four Walls," "Broken Journey," and "Remains to Be Seen." During his career, he served as the official announcer for "The Bell Telephone Hour," presided as an honorary chairman for his local chapters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. He was married to fellow stage actress Leeta Anderson from 1937 until his death. A lifelong smoker, he died after contracting cancer. Bio by: Lowell Thurgood Flowers • 75
  • 08/26
    1976

    Death

    August 26, 1976
    Death date
    Cancer.
    Cause of death
    Santa Monica. in CA
    Death location
  • Obituary

    WARNER ANDERSON, FILM AND TV ACTOR Aug. 28, 1976 Warner Anderson, an actor prominently featured in motion pictures but best known for his appearances on “The Lineup” television series, died Thursday in Santa Monica (Calif.) Hospital. He was 65 years old. Mr. Anderson, who was born in New York City, attended schools in Brooklyn. He made his motion picture debut at the age of 4 in a 1915 film that starred Charles Ray and Mabel Taliaferro. Two years later, Mr. Anderson appeared in two simultaneously performed Broadway productions—a musical, “Maytime,” and “Happiness.” In the former, his appearance was during the second act. In the latter, he appeared in the last act. After a performance in a stage production, “Mr. and Mrs. North,” in 1942, Mr. Anderson began a new movie career in which he appeared in 50 films, including “The Caine Mutiny,” “Detective Story,” and “Blackboard Jungle.” His television performances included “Playhouse 90,” “Climax” and the “Lux Playhouse.” Surviving are his wife, Leeta, and a son, Michael.
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