Howard Culver

Howard Culver

Deceased · Born: Jun 4, 1918 · Died: Aug 4, 1984

Personal Details

BornJun 4, 1918 Larimer County, Colorado, USA
Spouse
  • Lois Hayes

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Aug 4, 1984 )
  • Maxine Born

    ( Mar 14, 1939 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Howard Culver's illustrious career in radio began during his high school days, when he first stepped onto the airwaves with CBS. As he continued to hone his craft, he went on to work on numerous Hollywood-based radio shows, as well as many productions in San Francisco.

One of his most notable roles was as the star of the popular radio series "Straight Arrow", a show that showcased his impressive acting abilities. Additionally, he shared the screen with the talented Mercedes McCambridge in the radio drama "Defense Attorney".

Culver's transition to television was just as successful, with a wide range of credits to his name. He was a staple of the long-running western series "Gunsmoke", which aired for an impressive 20 years. He also worked regularly with Jack Webb, appearing in several of his productions.

Furthermore, Culver was a favorite of Irwin Allen, the renowned producer and director, and was a part of his regular stable of actors. Unfortunately, Howard Culver's life was cut short in 1984, when he passed away in Hong Kong following a vacation in China.

Career

1981
Home Safe
Home Safe as Grandpa Ollie
Halloween II
Halloween II as Man In Pajamas
1978
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives as Newscaster (uncredited)
Little Mo
Little Mo as Tennis Match Announcer
The Swarm
The Swarm as Airman #2
1976
The Bad News Bears
The Bad News Bears as Newscaster (uncredited)
1975
Shampoo
Shampoo as Newscaster (uncredited)
1971
The Million Dollar Duck
The Million Dollar Duck as Morgan's Assistant (uncredited)
1969
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as Moderator (uncredited)
1958
Cattle Empire
Cattle Empire as Preacher (uncredited)
1956
The Black Whip
The Black Whip as Dr. Gillette