As per our current Database, Douglas Dick has been died on December 19, 2015(2015-12-19) (aged 95)\nLos Angeles, California.
When Douglas Dick die, Douglas Dick was 95 years old.
Popular As | Douglas Dick |
Occupation | Actor |
Age | 95 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Born | November 20, 1920 ( Charleston, West Virginia, United States) |
Birthday | November 20 |
Town/City | Charleston, West Virginia, United States |
Nationality | United States |
Douglas Dick’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Douglas Dick was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Dick's film debut was in The Searching Wind (1946). Producer Hal B. Wallis met Dick in a Broadway agent's office as Dick was waiting for an interview. Wallis had Dick make a screen test in New York City. The test, along with those of five other prospects, was shown to 300 women employees of Wallis' studio. Dick was the clear favorite when the women were polled, and his role in The Searching Wind was the result. His best known film role is Kenneth Lawrence in the Alfred Hitchcock film classic Rope (1948). Among his other notable films are The Red Badge of Courage (1951) and Something to Live For (1952).
On television, Douglas Dick is best known for his role as Carl Herrick in the television series, Waterfront (1954–1955).
Dick appeared once on Jim Davis' syndicated adventure series, Rescue 8. Additionally, he made two appearances on Lloyd Bridges' syndicated adventure series, Sea Hunt. He made seven guest appearances on Perry Mason throughout the duration of the CBS series from 1957 to 1966. In 1959, he played Fred Bushmiller in the title role in "The Case of the Watery Witness." In the 1962 episode, "The Case of the Glamorous Ghost," he played Walter Richey, a hotel clerk and the murderer. He played murderer Ned Chase in the 1963 episode, "The Case of the Elusive Element." He made his final appearance in 1965 as Ted Harberson in "The Case of the Wrathful Wraith."
Dick married twice: first to Ronnie Cowan until their 1960 divorce, and second to television Screenwriter Peggy Chantler from 1963 until her death in 2001. Dick retired from acting and became a Psychologist in 1971.
Dick died December 19, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 95.