Ralph Dumke

Ralph Dumke

Deceased · Born: Jul 25, 1899 · Died: Jan 4, 1964

Personal Details

BornJul 25, 1899 South Bend, Indiana, USA

Biography

Ralph Dumke, a talented actor, entered this world on July 25, 1899, in the vibrant city of South Bend, Indiana, USA, a place that would forever hold a special place in his heart.

As a thespian, Dumke's impressive career spanned multiple decades, with some of his most notable roles including the iconic film "All the King's Men" (1949),the thought-provoking science fiction classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956),and the gripping mystery drama "Mystery Street" (1950).

In his personal life, Dumke was married to the lovely Greta Leona Edner, a union that brought joy and companionship to his life.

Sadly, Ralph Dumke's life came to a close on January 4, 1964, in the charming city of Sherman Oaks, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Career

1960
Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over as Senator Gillespie
Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry as Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)
1957
Loving You
Loving You as Jim Tallman
1956
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers as Police Chief Nick Grivett
When Gangland Strikes
When Gangland Strikes as Walter Pritchard
Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling as Henry Opdyke
1955
Hell's Island
Hell's Island as Casino Drunk
Artists and Models
Artists and Models as Mr. Trimm (uncredited)
Violent Saturday
Violent Saturday as Hotel Desk Clerk
1954
Massacre Canyon
Massacre Canyon as Phineas J. Canfield
Alaska Seas
Alaska Seas as Dad Jackson
Rails Into Laramie
Rails Into Laramie as Frank Logan
They Rode West
They Rode West as Dr. Gibson
It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Beckhard (uncredited)
1953
Lili
Lili as M. Corvier
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds as Buck Monahan (uncredited)
1952
Holiday for Sinners
Holiday for Sinners as Mike Hennighan
The San Francisco Story
The San Francisco Story as Winfield Holbert (as Ralph E. Dumke)
Boots Malone
Boots Malone as Beckett
Hurricane Smith
Hurricane Smith as Ben Hawkins
Carbine Williams
Carbine Williams as Andrew White
We're Not Married!
We're Not Married! as Twitchell (uncredited)
1951
The Law and the Lady
The Law and the Lady as James Horace Caighn
The Mob
The Mob as Police Commissioner
1950
Mystery Street
Mystery Street as Jim Black the Tattooist
The Fireball
The Fireball as Bruno Crystal
1949