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John Close(1921-1963)

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John Close was born on 1 June 1921 in Hollywood, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Sudden Danger (1955), Whirlybirds (1957) and One Step Beyond (1959). He was married to Paula Teagarden and Juanita Close. He died on 21 December 1963 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
BornJune 1, 1921
DiedDecember 21, 1963(42)
BornJune 1, 1921
DiedDecember 21, 1963(42)
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Tom Drake, Bill Elliott, and Beverly Garland in Sudden Danger (1955)
Sudden Danger
6.2
  • Det. Sgt. Mike Duncan
  • 1955
Craig Hill and Kenneth Tobey in Whirlybirds (1957)
Whirlybirds
7.7
TV Series
  • Sheriff
  • Jack Butler
  • Kernan
  • Captain Blake
One Step Beyond (1959)
One Step Beyond
7.8
TV Series
  • Buck the Strong Man
Peggie Castle and Frank Lovejoy in Fingerman (1955)
Fingerman
6.4
  • 'Big' Walters
  • 1955

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  • Judee Morton in The Slime People (1963)
    The Slime People
    3.0
    • KTTV Reporter Vince Williams
    • 1963
  • Danny Kaye, Telly Savalas, Martha Hyer, Jay Novello, Kaye Stevens, and Cara Williams in The Man from the Diners' Club (1963)
    The Man from the Diners' Club
    6.0
    • Patrolman Charlie Kinley (uncredited)
    • 1963
  • Jay North in Dennis the Menace (1959)
    Dennis the Menace
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Delivery Man
    • 1963
  • Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Lighter
    • Joe
    • Pete ...
    • 1959–1962
  • Convicts 4 (1962)
    Convicts 4
    6.5
    • Guard
    • 1962
  • Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in The Untouchables (1959)
    The Untouchables
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Border Guard
    • Policeman Killed by Rait
    • Gordie
    • 1960–1962
  • Rawhide (1959)
    Rawhide
    7.9
    TV Series
    • First Thug
    • 1962
  • Ben Casey (1961)
    Ben Casey
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Bus Driver
    • 1962
  • Neville Brand, Barrie Chase, Ray Danton, Brad Dexter, Frank Gorshin, Julie London, Jayne Mansfield, Margo Moore, and Barbara Nichols in The George Raft Story (1961)
    The George Raft Story
    5.7
    • Plainclothesman (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • Bonanza (1959)
    Bonanza
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Bell
    • 1961
  • Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
    Perry Mason
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Police Sergeant
    • 1961
  • Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)
    The Twilight Zone
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Cop
    • Guard (uncredited)
    • 1960–1961
  • Bat Masterson (1958)
    Bat Masterson
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jenkins
    • Homesteader
    • 1958–1961
  • Assignment: Underwater (1960)
    Assignment: Underwater
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Lt. Bateman
    • 1961
  • The Law and Mr. Jones (1960)
    The Law and Mr. Jones
    7.4
    TV Series
    • 1961

Soundtrack



  • Interrupted Melody (1955)
    Interrupted Melody
    6.7
    • performer: "Tristan und Isolde" (1856-9) (uncredited)
    • 1955

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • John V. Close
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • June 1, 1921
    • Hollywood, California, USA
  • Died
    • December 21, 1963
    • Palm Springs, California, USA(car accident)
  • Spouses
      Paula TeagardenJune 16, 1954 - December 21, 1963 (his death, 2 children)

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    Handsome Square-Jawed Actor Who Mostly Played Cops or Guards

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