Basil Ruysdael

Basil Ruysdael

Deceased · Born: Jul 24, 1878 · Died: Oct 10, 1960

Personal Details

BornJul 24, 1878 Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Kathleen Dobbyn

    ( Jul 15, 1945 to Oct 10, 1960 )
  • Rose Swettenham

    ( Jun 7, 1925 to Apr 13, 1944 )
  • Eleanor Mason Manierre

    ( May 6, 1915 to Dec 5, 1923 )

Biography

Basil Ruysdael, a renowned American actor of the 20th century, was born on July 24, 1878, in Jersey City, New Jersey, a city located in the northeastern United States, in the midst of the country's industrial and economic growth.

Throughout his illustrious career, he gained recognition for his outstanding performances in numerous films, including the critically acclaimed "Pinky" (1949),the western drama "Broken Arrow" (1950),and the action-adventure film "Colorado Territory" (1949).

In his personal life, Basil Ruysdael was married three times, first to Kathleen Dobbyn, then to Rose Swettenham, and finally to Eleanor Mason Manierre. His marital relationships and personal life, though not as widely publicized as his acting career, were an essential aspect of his life.

Sadly, Basil Ruysdael's life came to a close on October 10, 1960, in Hollywood, California, a city that had become synonymous with the American film industry.

Career

1960
1959
The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers as The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
1958
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah as The Episcopal Bishop
Jubal
Jubal as Shem Hoktor
Diane
Diane as Chamberlain
1955
Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle as Prof. A.R. Kraal
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier as Gen. / President Andrew Jackson
The Violent Men
The Violent Men as Tex Hinkleman
Disneyland
Disneyland as Andrew Jackson
1954
Disneyland
Disneyland as General Jackson
The Shanghai Story
The Shanghai Story as Rev. Hollingsworth
1952
Carrie
Carrie as Mr. Fitzgerald
Boots Malone
Boots Malone as Preacher Cole
1951
The Scarf
The Scarf as Cyrus Barrington
Raton Pass
Raton Pass as Pierre Challon
My Forbidden Past
My Forbidden Past as Dean Cazzley
People Will Talk
People Will Talk as Dean Lyman Brockwell
Half Angel
Half Angel as Dr. Jackson
1950
One Way Street
One Way Street as Father Moreno
High Lonesome
High Lonesome as 'Horse' Davis
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow as Gen. Oliver Howard
Gambling House
Gambling House as Judge Ravinek
1949
The File on Thelma Jordon
The File on Thelma Jordon as Judge Jonathan David Hancock
Colorado Territory
Colorado Territory as Dave Rickard ('The Old Man')
The Doctor and the Girl
The Doctor and the Girl as Dr. Francis I. Garard
Pinky
Pinky as Judge Walker
1929
The Cocoanuts
The Cocoanuts as Detective Hennessy