- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Henry Mesenkop
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Douglas Spencer was born on February 10, 1910 in Princeton, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Thing from Another World (1951), This Island Earth (1955) and The Diary of Anne Frank (1959). He died on October 6, 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- RelativesLouis Mesenkop(Sibling)Marylu Miner(Niece or Nephew)
- Although he appeared in numerous films, he was in real-life Ray Milland's stand-in. He was given small uncredited acting parts in Milland's films, which led to his being cast in several featured parts including The Monitor in This Island Earth (1955) and as Scotty the reporter in The Thing from Another World (1951). One of his last performances was as a two headed alien in the The Twilight Zone (1959) episode "Mr. Dingle, the Strong.".
- Appeared as Beetle, the first person Ray Milland sees after regaining consciousness in the alcoholic ward after falling down the stairway in The Lost Weekend (1945). Interestingly, he was Milland's stand-in for decades.
- Brother of Oscar-winning sound engineer Louis Mesenkop.
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