Ray Montgomery (actor)
Ray Montgomery | |
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| Born | May 27, 1922 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1998 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1941–1990 |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Trent |
Ray Montgomery (May 27, 1922 – June 4, 1998) was an American actor.[1]
Biography[]
Academics[]
The winner of the 1940 national declamation finals in the National Forensic League Tournament at Terre Haute, Indiana,[2] Montgomery studied journalism at the University of Southern California.[3]
Military career[]
Montgomery served in the Naval Reserve Merchant Marine during World War II.[4]
Radio[]
When he was 18 and still in college, Montgomery played Noel Chandler in the soap opera Dear John.[3]
Television[]
Montgomery had the role of Professor Howard Ogden in the syndicated children's adventure series Ramar of the Jungle in 1952–1953. Ogden was a colleague of the main character, Dr. Tom Reynolds (called "Ramar" by the natives).[5] He starred in the pilot of The West Point Story, a syndicated program about cadets at the United States Military Academy,[6] and appeared in the premiere episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, October 2, 1955.[7] In 1955 Montgomery appeared as Morton Scott in the TV western Cheyenne in the episode titled "Julesburg."
Post-acting career[]
In 1957, Montgomery left acting to join Ad-Staff Inc., a "Hollywood firm specializing in creation and production of jingles and other radio and tv spots," as the TV coordinator for the firm's Canada Dry account in the West.[8]
Family[]
Montgomery was married to Jean Trent,[9] a "beautiful Universal starlet."[10]
Selected filmography[]
- You're in the Army Now (1941) – Soldier (uncredited)
- All Through the Night (1942) – Reporter (uncredited)
- Captains of the Clouds (1942) – Aircraftsman Hodges (uncredited)
- Bullet Scars (1942) – News Photographer at Shootout (uncredited)
- The Male Animal (1942) – Student (uncredited)
- Murder in the Big House (1942) – Young Reporter (uncredited)
- Larceny, Inc. (1942) – Second Customer (uncredited)
- Wings for the Eagle (1942) – Young Man Talking to Jake (uncredited)
- The Gay Sisters (1942) – Joe – Records Clerk (uncredited)
- The Hard Way (1943) – Johnny Gilpin (uncredited)
- Air Force (1943) – Asst. Radio Operator
- Action in the North Atlantic (1943) – Aherne (scenes deleted)
- Murder on the Waterfront (1943) – Forceful Sailor (uncredited)
- Deception (1946) – Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- The Unfaithful (1947) – Ray, Hunter's Assistant (uncredited)
- Dark Passage (1947) – Theatre Usher in Trailer (uncredited)
- The Unsuspected (1947) – Reporter (uncredited)
- That Hagen Girl (1947) – Jimmy / Romeo – College Student in Play (uncredited)
- To the Victor (1948) – Soldier (uncredited)
- Silver River (1948) – Young Man (uncredited)
- Wallflower (1948) – Chester aka Chet (uncredited)
- Romance on the High Seas (1948) – Michael's Assistant (uncredited)
- The Big Punch (1948) – Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
- Embraceable You (1948) – Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- Johnny Belinda (1948) – Tim Moore (uncredited)
- Smart Girls Don't Talk (1948) – Tommy—Auto Park Attendant (uncredited)
- June Bride (1948) – Jim Mitchell
- Fighter Squadron (1948) – Cpl. Walsh (uncredited)
- Whiplash (1948) – Press Man (uncredited)
- One Sunday Afternoon (1948) – Young Man in Park (uncredited)
- John Loves Mary (1949) – Elevator Operator / Trailer Host (uncredited)
- South of St. Louis (1949) – Soldier (uncredited)
- A Kiss in the Dark (1949) – Chet Hale (uncredited)
- The Girl from Jones Beach (1949) – Miss Brooks' Dancing Escort (uncredited)
- It's a Great Feeling (1949) – Raoul Walsh's Assistant (uncredited)
- Task Force (1949) – Pilot
- White Heat (1949) – Ernie (uncredited)
- The House Across the Street (1949) – Reporter (uncredited)
- The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949) – Lab Assistant (uncredited)
- Backfire (1950) – Attendant (uncredited)
- Tomahawk (1950) – Blair Streeter (uncredited)
- Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951) – Reporter (uncredited)
- People Will Talk (1951) – Doctor (uncredited)
- Love Nest (1951) – Mr. Gray (uncredited)
- Starlift (1951) – Capt. Nelson – Pilot (uncredited)
- The Las Vegas Story (1952) – Desk Clerk
- Bugles in the Afternoon (1952) – Osborne (uncredited)
- Diplomatic Courier (1952) – Co-Pilot (uncredited)
- Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1952) – Lt. Everty (uncredited)
- One Minute to Zero (1952) – (uncredited)
- Monkey Business (1952) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) as Maine NCO – Major's Aide (uncredited)
- The I Don't Care Girl (1953) as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Column South (1953) – Trooper Keit (uncredited)
- Pickup on South Street (1953) – Ray – FBI Agent (uncredited)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) – Peters – Olympic Team (uncredited)
- Bandits of the West (1953) – Steve Edrington
- Sabre Jet (1953) – Maj. James Daniel
- Ramar of the Jungle (1953–1954, TV Series) – Professor Howard Ogden
- Sincerely Yours (1955) – Mr. Neff (scenes deleted)
- Hilda Crane (1956) – Hilda's Acquaintance on Train (uncredited)
- Between Heaven and Hell (1956) – Medic (uncredited)
- Three Brave Men (1956) – Sanford (uncredited)
- Bombers B-52 (1957) – Barnes
- Kiss Them for Me (1957) – Lt. (j.g.) (uncredited)
- Peyton Place (1957) – Naval Officer (uncredited)
- In Love and War (1958) – Lieutenant (uncredited)
- A Private's Affair (1959) – Capt. Hickman
- The FBI Story (1959) – Driver (uncredited)
- Cash McCall (1960) – Reporter (uncredited)
- House of Women (1962) – Mr. Everett (uncredited)
- Critic's Choice (1963) – Actor in 'Week End' (uncredited)
- A Gathering of Eagles (1963) – Capt. Line (uncredited)
- Kisses for My President (1964) – Reporter (uncredited)
- Brainstorm (1965) – Charlie – Gate Guard (uncredited)
- The Silencers (1966) – Agent 'C' (uncredited)
- Not with My Wife, You Don't! (1966) – Staff Officer (uncredited)
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) – Party Guest #5
- Madigan (1968) – Det. O'Mara
References[]
- ^ Bruce Eder (2015). "Ray Montgomery". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ "Star Sparkles" (PDF). Movie-Radio Guide. November 9, 1940. p. 17. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Say Hello to ..." (PDF). Radio and Television Mirror. 15 (3): 38. January 1941. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "'Air Force' Actor in Merchant Marine". Cumberland Evening Times. March 22, 1943. p. 7. Retrieved March 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television. Penguin Books USA, Inc. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8. P. 683.
- ^ "Ziv Peddling 'West Point'" (PDF). Billboard. March 31, 1956. p. 7. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "Alfred Hitchcock Presents". Broadcasting. October 10, 1955. p. 12. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "Program Services". Broadcasting. October 21, 1957. p. 122. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "Screen Gossip" (October 27, 1942). Toledo Blade. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "Carries On For Hubby". The Havre Daily News. July 13, 1945. p. 3. Retrieved March 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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- 20th-century American male actors
- American male film actors
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- American male television actors
- Male actors from Los Angeles
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