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Richard Crane
Born 1918-06-06New Castle, Indiana , USA
Richard Ollie Crane (June 6, 1918–March 9, 1969) was a veteran character actor whose career spanned three decades in films and television. His early career included many uncredited performances in feature films made in the 1940s. He may be best-remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, which ran for two seasons starting in 1954. Crane died of a heart attack at the age of 50. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Surf PartySgt. Wayne NealHouse of the DamnedJoseph SchillerPlease Don't Touch MeRoleBoy Who Caught a CrookConnorsDevil's PartnerDavid Simpson13 Fighting MenLoomisBattle FlameDr. Bill StoddardThe Alligator PeoplePaul WebsterNo Time at AllAlvy WebberThe Deep SixLieutenant j.g. SwansonGuns Don't ArgueHomer Van MeterBailout at 43,000Captain Jack NolanMenace from Outer SpaceRocky JonesForbidden MoonRocky JonesNo Man's WomanDick SawyerBobby Ware Is MissingPolice Car Deputy in Car #12 (as Dick Crane)The Eternal SeaLt. JohnsonThe Gypsy MoonRocky JonesCrash of MoonsRocky JonesSilver Needle in the SkyRocky JonesBeyond the MoonRocky JonesManhunt in SpaceRocky JonesThe Great Adventures of Captain KiddRichard DaleThe Neanderthal ManDr. Ross Harkness