Oliver Blake

Oliver Blake

Deceased · Born: Apr 4, 1905 · Died: Feb 12, 1992

Personal Details

BornApr 4, 1905 Centralia, Illinois, USA

Biography

Noted character actor, Oliver Blake, was renowned for his striking visage, which set him apart from his peers. In addition to his stage work, he utilized his birth name, Oliver Prickett, at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where he held a long-standing presence as a performer and instructor. Furthermore, his brother served as the managing director of the esteemed institution. Blake's extensive film and television credits were often accompanied by the stage name Oliver Blake. His familial connections included being the brother-in-law of the accomplished actress, Maudie Prickett.

Career

1960
Bells Are Ringing
Bells Are Ringing as Ludwig Smiley (uncredited)
1959
Alias Jesse James
Alias Jesse James as Mortimer Hopelaw (uncredited)
1958
Giant from the Unknown
Giant from the Unknown as Cafe Proprietor
The Fearmakers
The Fearmakers as Dr. Gregory Jessup
1957
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin as Leading Citizen (uncredited)
Raintree County
Raintree County as Jake - Bartender (uncredited)
The Cobweb
The Cobweb as Curly
The Seven Little Foys
The Seven Little Foys as Man Dressed as Santa Claus
Hell's Outpost
Hell's Outpost as Hotel Clerk
Drum Beat
Drum Beat as Minister (uncredited)
Susan Slept Here
Susan Slept Here as Motel Manager (uncredited)
Brigadoon
Brigadoon as Bartender (uncredited)
Casanova's Big Night
Casanova's Big Night as Amadeo (uncredited)
So This Is Love
So This Is Love as Apartment Manager
House of Wax
House of Wax as Man Checking His Watch (uncredited)
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar as Citizen of Rome
1952
Feudin' Fools
Feudin' Fools as Clem Smith
The Stooge
The Stooge as Theater Manager (uncredited)
Son of Paleface
Son of Paleface as Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Room for One More
Room for One More as Mr. Tatum (uncredited)
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth as Spectator (uncredited)
Rhubarb
Rhubarb as Cadaver Jones (uncredited)
The Lemon Drop Kid
The Lemon Drop Kid as Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Come Fill the Cup
Come Fill the Cup as Al - Bartender at Blue Pencil(uncredited)
1950
Let's Dance
Let's Dance as Man in Bowler Hat (uncredited)
Fancy Pants
Fancy Pants as Mr. Andrews
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride as Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
The Magnavox Theater
The Magnavox Theater as Running Dear
1949
Colorado Territory
Colorado Territory as Wells Fargo Agent (uncredited)
A Woman's Secret
A Woman's Secret as Mr. Pierson (Uncredited)
1948
Shed No Tears
Shed No Tears as Ray Belden's Landlord (Uncredited)
Let's Live a Little
Let's Live a Little as Advertising Photographer
Summer Holiday
Summer Holiday as Scorekeeper (uncredited)
The Pirate
The Pirate as Official (uncredited)
Cry of the City
Cry of the City as Mr. Masselli
Moonrise
Moonrise as Ed Conlon
1947
The Guilty
The Guilty as Jake, the janitor
Merton of the Movies
Merton of the Movies as Mr. Purdie (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley as Hobo (uncredited)
Out of the Past
Out of the Past as Tillotson (uncredited)
1946
Blonde Alibi
Blonde Alibi as Pat Tenny
My Reputation
My Reputation as Dave (uncredited)
Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream as Mr. Agrippa
Inside Job
Inside Job as Herman
House of Horrors
House of Horrors as The Janitor
1945
A Medal for Benny
A Medal for Benny as Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)
The Horn Blows at Midnight
The Horn Blows at Midnight as Photographer in Heaven (uncredited)
Conflict
Conflict as Pawnbroker #1 (uncredited)
1944
Gypsy Wildcat
Gypsy Wildcat as Lieutenant
The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls as Hotel porter
Up in Arms
Up in Arms as Draft Board Official (uncredited)
The Thin Man Goes Home
The Thin Man Goes Home as Reporter (uncredited)
1943
Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow as Heckler (uncredited)
1942
Reunion in France
Reunion in France as Hypolite (uncredited)
Get Hep to Love
Get Hep to Love as Music Judge
Castle in the Desert
Castle in the Desert as The Hotel Manager
Saboteur
Saboteur as Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Casablanca
Casablanca as Waiter at the Blue Parrot (uncredited)
1941
Design for Scandal
Design for Scandal as Realtor (uncredited)
H.M. Pulham, Esq.
H.M. Pulham, Esq. as Ellsmere, the Artist (uncredited)
Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man as Lawyer Fenster