Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1910-02-10
Deathday: 1960-10-06 (50 years old)

Biography

Douglas Spencer (born July 4, 1910 – March 5, 1960) was an American actor, best known for his roles in classic science fiction films and film noirs during the 1940s and 1950s.


Spencer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was drawn to the entertainment industry early on and began his career in theater before transitioning to films. He often played characters with a tough, no-nonsense edge, making him a popular choice for a variety of roles in films of the time.


Spencer's big break came when he landed a role in the influential science fiction film *The Thing from Another World* (1951), directed by Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks. In the film, Spencer played the role of a reporter named Ned Scott, who is among the group of scientists and military personnel investigating a mysterious alien threat in the Arctic. *The Thing from Another World* became a classic of the genre and remains one of Spencer’s most memorable roles.


In addition to his work in science fiction, Spencer appeared in several other films across a range of genres. He was frequently cast in supporting roles in film noirs, thrillers, and dramas, and his distinctive, gravelly voice and sharp screen presence made him a recognizable face in Hollywood.


Other notable films he appeared in include *The Big Clock* (1948), a crime thriller directed by John Farrow, and *The Green Glove* (1952), a suspenseful drama.


Douglas Spencer was married to actress *Ann Wedgeworth*, and their marriage lasted for several years. After the height of his film career, Spencer continued working in television and on stage, although he never achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries.


Spencer’s career was cut short when he died from cancer at the age of 49, on March 5, 1960. Despite his relatively brief career, he remains fondly remembered by fans of classic sci-fi and noir films.


Douglas Spencer's legacy is primarily tied to his memorable performance in *The Thing from Another World*, but his work across various genres helped solidify him as a dependable and versatile character actor in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. His contributions to the sci-fi and noir genres continue to be appreciated by film enthusiasts today.

Filmography

all 68

Movies 59

TV Shows 9

Joe Shandell
The Rebel

The Rebel (1959)

TV
Alonzo McFadden
Bonanza

Bonanza (1959)

TV
1
Sheriff Jack Tillman
Man from Del Rio

Man from Del Rio (1956)

Movie
7
Frome Brother (uncredited)
The Kentuckian

The Kentuckian (1955)

Movie
The Monitor of Metaluna
This Island Earth

This Island Earth (1955)

Movie
6.25
Axel 'Swede' Shipstead
Shane

Shane (1953)

Movie
4.33
Father Procurator aka George
Trouble Along the Way

Trouble Along the Way (1953)

Movie
Boatkeeper (uncredited)
A Place in the Sun

A Place in the Sun (1951)

Movie
5.67
Stationmaster (uncredited)
Union Station

Union Station (1950)

Movie
Fritz the Organist (uncredited)
Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride (1950)

Movie
8
Minister (uncredited)
The Heiress

The Heiress (1949)

Movie
5.5
Sam Hooker (uncredited)
Trapped

Trapped (1949)

Movie
Actor in Theatre Group (uncredited)
Red, Hot and Blue

Red, Hot and Blue (1949)

Movie
Train Conductor (uncredited)
It Happens Every Spring

It Happens Every Spring (1949)

Movie
Townsman (uncredited)
The Sainted Sisters

The Sainted Sisters (1948)

Movie
Prisoner sharing cell with Herrick and Lochlin (uncredited)
Adventure Island

Adventure Island (1947)

Movie
Deli Customer (uncredited)
The Dark Corner

The Dark Corner (1946)

Movie
Hospital Patient Seeing Imaginary Beetles (uncredited)
The Lost Weekend

The Lost Weekend (1945)

Movie
5.14
Guest (uncredited)
Kitty

Kitty (1945)

Movie
6
New Years Eve Party Patron (uncredited)
Incendiary Blonde

Incendiary Blonde (1945)

Movie
Lou Schwartz (uncredited)
Double Indemnity

Double Indemnity (1944)

Movie
6
Military Policeman
Fall In

Fall In (1942)

Movie
Witness at Accident (uncredited)
A Date with the Falcon

A Date with the Falcon (1942)

Movie
3.2
Policeman in Dance Line (uncredited)
Little Nellie Kelly

Little Nellie Kelly (1940)

Movie
Man Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Christmas in July

Christmas in July (1940)

Movie
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners (1940)

Movie
Auction Spectator (uncredited)
The Day the Bookies Wept

The Day the Bookies Wept (1939)

Movie

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1910-02-10

Deathday
1960-10-06 (50 years old)

Birth Place
Princeton, United States

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
William Henry Mesenkop

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