Biography

Riddle decided he wanted to be an actor after he wrote to silent screen star Billie Dove and she responded with an autographed picture. In addition to becoming an actor, Riddle started a collection of movie memorabilia. It eventually grew to more than 1,700 items that he donated to his alma mater, Murray State University in Kentucky, in 2001. Riddle's first professional job was in summer stock in Allentown, PA. He roomed with Jack Lemmon, who became a lifelong friend. He also worked in four Elvis Presley movies. In all, Riddle appeared in some two dozen movies and over 400 television shows.
- IMDb mini biography by: maggie_42301

Studied at Sanford Meisner's Neighborhood Playhouse

Attended Murray State University

About James Dean: We worked as extras on 'Beat the Clock' (TV game show) in 1950, trying out the stunts before the audience did them. It paid $5 a day.

About Elvis Presley: He was such a sweetheart when I worked with him. He wasn't into drugs or alcohol then. He got every prayer he uttered answered, and he couldn't handle it.