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John Call(1908-1973)

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John Call in The Anderson Tapes (1971)
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Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
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John Call was born on 3 November 1908 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), The Anderson Tapes (1971) and Fearless Fagan (1952). He was married to Helen Churchill Dalby. He died on 3 April 1973 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 3, 1908
DiedApril 3, 1973(64)
BornNovember 3, 1908
DiedApril 3, 1973(64)
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Known for

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
2.8
  • Santa Claus
  • 1964
Sean Connery in The Anderson Tapes (1971)
The Anderson Tapes
6.4
  • O'Leary - Doorman
  • 1971
Janet Leigh and Carleton Carpenter in Fearless Fagan (1952)
Fearless Fagan
5.8
  • Mr. Ardley
  • 1952
The DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
The DuPont Show of the Month
7.2
TV Series
  • Customs Officer

Credits

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Actor

  • Sean Connery in The Anderson Tapes (1971)
    The Anderson Tapes
    6.4
    • O'Leary - Doorman
    • 1971
  • Directions (1960)
    Directions
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Bowling Green
    • 1970
  • N.Y.P.D. (1967)
    N.Y.P.D.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Porter
    • 1967
  • Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
    Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
    2.8
    • Santa Claus
    • 1964
  • The DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
    The DuPont Show of the Month
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Customs Officer
    • 1961
  • Happy Anniversary (1959)
    Happy Anniversary
    5.7
    • 1959
  • Cinderella (1957)
    Cinderella
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • Ensemble (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • I Spy (1955)
    I Spy
    7.4
    TV Series
    • 1956
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
    Robert Montgomery Presents
    7.6
    TV Series
    • 1955
  • You Are There (1953)
    You Are There
    8.3
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • Fireside Theatre (1949)
    Fireside Theatre
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1950–1954
  • Omnibus (1952)
    Omnibus
    8.2
    TV Series
    • (segment "The House")
    • (segment "Nobody's Fool")
    • 1954
  • Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball in The Long, Long Trailer (1954)
    The Long, Long Trailer
    7.0
    • Shorty (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Ethel and Albert
    7.8
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • Give a Girl a Break (1953)
    Give a Girl a Break
    6.3
    • Mr. Doolittle (uncredited)
    • 1953

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  • Born
    • November 3, 1908
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • April 3, 1973
    • New York City, New York, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Helen Churchill Dalby? - April 3, 1973 (his death)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
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    • 2 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Joined the cast of the cult "classic," "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians," from the original Broadway company of "Oliver," where he played the role of "Doctor Grimwig."

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  • When did John Call die?
    April 3, 1973
  • How did John Call die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was John Call when he died?
    64 years old
  • Where did John Call die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was John Call born?
    November 3, 1908

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