Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

Deceased · Born: Mar 20, 1922 · Died: Apr 2, 2002

Personal Details

BornMar 20, 1922 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Spouse
  • Mary Pender

    ( Jul 23, 1979 to Apr 2, 2002 )
  • Violet Rafaella Mooring

    ( Feb 22, 1963 to Feb 8, 1978 )
  • Marjorie Ullman

    ( Jan 12, 1947 to Dec 4, 1961 )

Biography

Jack Kruschen, a talented Canadian-born individual, embarked on a film career after an extensive background in the theatrical world, ultimately establishing himself as a dependable character actor in both cinematic and television productions. Frequently, Kruschen was cast in comedic relief roles that catered to ethnic stereotypes, although he occasionally had the opportunity to portray a villainous character.

Career

2010
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland as (voice) (archive footage)
1997
1985
Deadly Intentions
Deadly Intentions as Alex Livanos
1984
Dark Mirror
Dark Mirror as Smithson
1983
1979
Sunburn
Sunburn as Gela
1978
The Time Machine
The Time Machine as John Bedford
1977
Satan's Cheerleaders
Satan's Cheerleaders as Billy the Janitor
The November Plan
The November Plan as Harry Kahn
1974
1972
Deadly Harvest
Deadly Harvest as Vartamian
1971
The Million Dollar Duck
The Million Dollar Duck as Doctor Gottlieb
1969
Istanbul Express
Istanbul Express as Capt. Granicek
1967
The Happening
The Happening as Inspector
Caprice
Caprice as Matthew Cutter
1965
Dear Brigitte
Dear Brigitte as Doctor Volker
Harlow
Harlow as L.B. Mayer
1964
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
The Unsinkable Molly Brown as Christmas Morgan
1963
McLintock!
McLintock! as Jake Birnbaum
1962
Cape Fear
Cape Fear as Attorney Dave Grafton
Convicts 4
Convicts 4 as Resko's Father
1961
Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back as Doctor Linus Tyler
The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man as Graduation Emcee Professor
1960
The Apartment
The Apartment as Dr. Dreyfuss
The Last Voyage
The Last Voyage as Chief Engineer Pringle
The Bellboy
The Bellboy as Jack E Mulcher (uncredited)
Where the Boys Are
Where the Boys Are as Max (uncredited)
The Gazebo
The Gazebo as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1959
The Angry Red Planet
The Angry Red Planet as CWO Sam Jacobs
The Man Who Understood Women
The Man Who Understood Women as Mickey (uncredited)
1958
Cry Terror!
Cry Terror! as Agent Charles Pope
Fräulein
Fräulein as Sgt. Grischa
1957
Reform School Girl
Reform School Girl as Mr. Horvath
Badlands of Montana
Badlands of Montana as Cavalry Sergeant
1956
Julie
Julie as Det. Mace
Outside the Law
Outside the Law as Agent Pill Schwartz
The Steel Jungle
The Steel Jungle as Truckdriver Helper
The Benny Goodman Story
The Benny Goodman Story as 'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
1955
Dial Red O
Dial Red O as Lloyd Lavalle
The Night Holds Terror
The Night Holds Terror as Detective Pope
Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune as Austin Stoker
1954
The Great Diamond Robbery
The Great Diamond Robbery as Cafe Counterman (uncredited)
It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Joe (uncredited)
The Long, Long Trailer
The Long, Long Trailer as Mechanic (uncredited)
1953
A Blueprint for Murder
A Blueprint for Murder as Detective Lieutenant Harold Y. Cole
Money from Home
Money from Home as Short Boy
1952
Confidence Girl
Confidence Girl as Detective Sergeant Quinn
1951
The Lemon Drop Kid
The Lemon Drop Kid as Muscleman (uncredited)
The People Against O'Hara
The People Against O'Hara as Uniformed Detective (uncredited)
No Way Out
No Way Out as (uncredited)
Where Danger Lives
Where Danger Lives as Cosey - Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Gambling House
Gambling House as Italian Immigrant (uncredited)
1949