Kenneth Tobey
Biography
Kenneth Jesse Tobey (March 23, 1917 – December 22, 2002) was a remarkably versatile American actor whose extensive career lasted over fifty years, showcasing his talents across a multitude of performances. Tobey became widely recognized for his starring role in the television series Whirlybirds, produced by Desilu Productions, which aired from 1957 to 1960. Throughout his lifetime, he appeared in hundreds of productions, demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt to various genres and formats, including film, television, and stage. His contributions to the entertainment industry earned him a lasting legacy, making him a notable figure in American cinema.
Filmography
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Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
1974 • Carl Donahue
Stark Fear
1962 • Kane
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
1950
Ben
1972 • Engineer
Seven Ways from Sundown
1960 • Lieutenant Herly
A Man Called Adam
1966
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
1992 • Captain Holiday
X-15
1961 • Col. Craig Brewster
The Bigamist
1953 • Tom Morgan, Defense Attorney
40 Guns to Apache Pass
1967 • Cpl. Bodine
Down Three Dark Streets
1954 • Zack Stewart
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956 • Anthony Murphy
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
1955 • Col. Jim Bowie
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
1953 • Col. Evans
The Thing from Another World
1951 • Captain Patrick Hendry
The Flying Missile
1950
Big Top Pee-wee
1988
It Came from Beneath the Sea
1955 • Cmdr. Pete Mathews
Rage (1972)
1972 • Col. Alan A. Nickerson
The Lost Empire
1984 • Capt. Hendry
Freeway
1988 • Monsignor Kavanaugh
My Friend Irma Goes West
1950