Douglas Evans

Douglas Evans

Deceased · Born: Jan 26, 1904 · Died: Mar 25, 1968

Personal Details

BornJan 26, 1904 Madison, Virginia, USA

Biography

Douglas Evans, a renowned thespian, entered the world on January 26, 1904, in the picturesque town of Madison, Virginia, United States of America. This talented individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, garnering recognition for his captivating performances in iconic television programs such as The Twilight Zone, which premiered in 1959.

Before his rise to fame in the realm of television, Evans had already made a name for himself in the world of radio, starring in the classic police procedural series Dragnet, which first aired in 1947. His versatility as an actor was further showcased in the 1947 film, Dangerous Venture, a cinematic masterpiece that solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of acting.

Tragically, Douglas Evans' life was cut short when he passed away on March 25, 1968, in the city of Hollywood, California, United States of America. Despite his untimely demise, his legacy lives on, serving as a testament to his remarkable talent and enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

1965
1962
Moon Pilot
Moon Pilot as Colonel (uncredited)
1958
The Female Animal
The Female Animal as The Director
1957
Beginning of the End
Beginning of the End as Editor Norman Taggart
1953
The Big Heat
The Big Heat as Councilman Gillen (uncredited)
1952
Captive Women
Captive Women as Jason, the Norm traitor
South Pacific Trail
South Pacific Trail as Rodney Brewster
Red Ball Express
Red Ball Express as Brigadier General at Briefing (uncredited)
Just for You
Just for You as Raymond
My Son John
My Son John as Government Employee (uncredited)
1951
Lost Planet Airmen
Lost Planet Airmen as Civil Defense Chairman
Let's Go Navy!
Let's Go Navy! as Lt. Smith (Personnel Dept.)
The Well
The Well as Lobel
Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story as Director (uncredited)
The Whip Hand
The Whip Hand as Carstairs (uncredited)
1950
North of the Great Divide
North of the Great Divide as Mountie Sergeant
The Invisible Monster
The Invisible Monster as "James Hunter"
The Underworld Story
The Underworld Story as Newscaster (uncredited)
Lucky Losers
Lucky Losers as Tom Whitney
Champagne for Caesar
Champagne for Caesar as Radio Announcer
No Sad Songs for Me
No Sad Songs for Me as Jack Miles (uncredited)
Rustlers on Horseback
Rustlers on Horseback as Lawyer Ken Jordan
D.O.A.
D.O.A. as Eddie - Salesman on Phone (uncredited)
1949
The Golden Stallion
The Golden Stallion as Jeff Middleton, Owner of Oro City Hotel
Powder River Rustlers
Powder River Rustlers as Devereaux, posing as Manning
Trails End
Trails End as Mel Porter
Hideout
Hideout as Radio Announcer
1948
Cowboy Cavalier
Cowboy Cavalier as Lance Regan
Secret Service Investigator
Secret Service Investigator as Secret Service Inspector Crehan
Crossed Trails
Crossed Trails as Jim Hudson
California Firebrand
California Firebrand as Lance Dawson
Ruthless
Ruthless as George (Uncredited)
1947
Dangerous Venture
Dangerous Venture as Grimes Atwood
Flashing Guns
Flashing Guns as Longdon
Gun Talk
Gun Talk as Rod Jackson
Dragnet
Dragnet as Radio Announcer
The Crimson Key
The Crimson Key as Dr. Kenneth G. Swann
1942
1941
Highway West
Highway West as Police Announcer (uncredited)
Sailors on Leave
Sailors on Leave as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Parachute Battalion
Parachute Battalion as Radio Announcer (voice)
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. as Police Broadcaster
Man Made Monster
Man Made Monster as Police Radio Announcer (uncredited)
1940
King of the Royal Mounted
King of the Royal Mounted as Sergeant - Wireless Operator
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet as Martin Mortinson (uncredited)
Three Faces West
Three Faces West as 'We the People' Radio MC
1939
Sued for Libel
Sued for Libel as Douglas Evans, Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Francis Scott Key (uncredited)