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Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Actor·1896–1964·Danville, Illinois, USA

11 horror credits

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Morris Ankrum (born Morris Nussbaum, August 28, 1896 – September 2, 1964) was an American radio, television and film character actor.

Before signing with Paramount Pictures in the 1930s, Nussbaum had already changed his last name to Ankrum. Upon signing with the studio, he chose to use the name "Stephen Morris" before changing it to Morris Ankrum in 1939.

Actor11 films

X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes

X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes

Mr. Bowhead (uncredited)

1963
Tower of London

Tower of London

The Archbishop

1962
Curse of the Faceless Man

Curse of the Faceless Man

Narrator (unconfirmed)

1958
How to Make a Monster

How to Make a Monster

Police Capt. Hancock

1958
Giant from the Unknown

Giant from the Unknown

Dr. Frederick Cleveland

1958
Beginning of the End

Beginning of the End

Gen. John Hanson

1957
The Giant Claw

The Giant Claw

Lt. Gen. Edward Considine

1957 3.0
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Dr. Carl Jordan

1957
Zombies of Mora Tau

Zombies of Mora Tau

Dr. Jonathan Eggert

1957 2.0
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Brig. Gen. John Hanley

1956
Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars

Col. Fielding

1953 3.5