Person file · Acting
Maurice Cass
Born 1884-10-12Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Menace from Outer SpaceProfessor NewtonForbidden MoonProf. NewtonThe Gypsy MoonProf. NewtonSuperman's PerilMeldiniCrash of MoonsProfessor NewtonSilver Needle in the SkyProf. NewtonBeyond the MoonProfessor NewtonManhunt in SpaceProfessor NewtonSo You Want to Be a MusicianProfessor SchmucomberWe're Not Married!Radio Station Organist (uncredited)Something to Live ForCritic (uncredited)Once More, My DarlingDr. GrasserFollow Me QuietlyBook store proprietorSorrowful JonesPsychiatrist (uncredited)The Girl from ManhattanMr. MerkleSong of My HeartBallet MasterHigh ConquestTony - the WaiterI've Always Loved YouMusic Teacher 2Angel on My ShoulderLucius (uncredited)Spook BustersDr. BenderTwo Sisters from BostonMusic Master (uncredited)The Catman of ParisPaul de RocheThe Notorious Lone WolfAsst. Hotel Mgr. (uncredited)Paris UndergroundPatriot