Ian Wolfe Biography (1896-)

Born November 4, 1896, in Canton, IL. Addresses: Agent--Progressive Artists Agency, 400 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 216, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Nationality
American
Birth Details
November 4, 1896
Canton, Illinois, United States

Famous Works

  • Credits; FILM APPEARANCES
  • Harry Bevan, The Barretts of Wimpole Street (also known as Forbidden Alliance), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), 1934.
  • Van Arkel, The Fountain, Radio, 1934.
  • Swedish Consul, The Mighty Barnum, United Artists, 1934.
  • Kent, Clive of India, United Artists, 1935.
  • Maggs, Mutiny on the Bounty, MGM, 1935.
  • Pinky Geoffrey, The Raven, Universal, 1935.
  • Davidson, $1,000 a Minute, Republic, 1935.
  • Mad Love (also known as The Hands of Orlac), MGM, 1935.
  • The Last of the Mohicans, United Artists, 1936.
  • Priest, Bold Caballero (also known as The Bold Cavalier), Republic, 1936.
  • Hudson, The Leavenworth Case, Republic, 1936.
  • Apothecary, Romeo and Juliet, MGM, 1936.
  • Sanders, The Devil Is Driving, Columbia, 1937.
  • Leon, The Emperor's Candlesticks, MGM, 1937.
  • Izquierdo, The Firefly, MGM, 1937.
  • Nicholas Cabot, League of Frightened Men, Columbia, 1937.
  • Court official, Maytime, MGM, 1937.
  • Proprietor, The Prince and the Pauper, First National/Warner Brothers, 1937.
  • Conquest (also known as Marie Walewska), MGM, 1937.
  • A. LeMarchand, Arsene Lupin Returns, MGM, 1938.
  • Judge, Blondie, Columbia, 1938.
  • Herbert the jailer, Marie Antoinette, MGM, 1938.
  • Kirby's secretary, You Can't Take It with You, Columbia, 1938.
  • Poole, Allegheny Uprising (also known as The First Rebel), RKO, 1939.
  • Police judge, Blondie Brings up Baby, Columbia, 1939.
  • Wilkes, Fast and Loose, MGM, 1939.
  • Charles Wentworth, On Borrowed Time, MGM, 1939.
  • Bunting, Orphans of the Street, Republic, 1939.
  • Schmidt, Society Lawyer, MGM, 1939.
  • Fritz, Tell No Tales, MGM, 1939.
  • The Return of Dr. X, Warner Brothers, 1939.
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois (also known as Spirit of the People), RKO, 1940.
  • Reading clerk, The Earl of Chicago, MGM, 1940.
  • Totten, Earthbound, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1940.
  • Stiles, Foreign Correspondent, United Artists, 1940.
  • Mayor, Hudson's Bay, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1940.
  • Judge, We Who Are Young, MGM, 1940.
  • Tax collector, The Great Commandment, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1941.
  • Doctor, Love Crazy, MGM, 1941.
  • Thin workman, Paris Calling, Universal, 1941.
  • Dr. Winston, The Trial of Mary Dugan, MGM, 1941.
  • Bombs over Burma, Producers Releasing Corporation, 1942.
  • Sir Charles Porter, Eagle Squadron, Universal, 1942.
  • Dentist, Mrs. Miniver, MGM, 1942.
  • Abbington's butler, Nightmare, Universal, 1942.
  • Lloyd, Now, Voyager, Warner Brothers, 1942.
  • Registrar, Random Harvest, MGM, 1942.
  • Robert, Saboteur, Universal, 1942.
  • Captain Larsen, Secret Agent of Japan, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1942.
  • Reggie, We Were Dancing, MGM, 1942.
  • Eustace L. Harley, The Falcon and the Co-eds, RKO, 1943.
  • Librarian, Flesh and Fantasy, Universal, 1943.
  • Hotel clerk, Government Girl, RKO, 1943.
  • Strawley, Holy Matrimony, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1943.
  • Professor Runnymead, The Iron Major, RKO, 1943.
  • Joseph, The Moon Is Down, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1943.
  • Antique store clerk, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, Universal, 1943.
  • Antique store clerk, Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Universal, 1943.
  • Minister of the interior, The Song of Bernadette, Twentieth Century-Fox,1943.
  • Corvette K-225 (also known as The Nelson Touch), Universal, 1943.
  • The Falcon in Danger, RKO, 1943.
  • Babes on Swing Street, Universal, 1944.
  • Pa Henderson, Are These Our Parents? (also known as They Are Guilty), Monogram, 1944.
  • Caleb, Her Primitive Man, Universal, 1944.
  • Sergeant clerk, The Imposter (also known as Strange Confession), Universal, 1944.
  • Second butler, In Society, Universal, 1944.
  • Jim Feeny, Invisible Man's Revenge, Universal, 1944.
  • Clerk, The Merry Monahans, Universal, 1944.
  • Edwards, Murder in the Blue Room, Universal, 1944.
  • Reporter, Once upon a Time, Columbia, 1944.
  • Professor Mellasagus, Reckless Age, Universal, 1944.
  • Drake, The Scarlet Claw (also known as Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw), Universal, 1944.
  • Amoss Hodder, The Pearl of Death, Universal, 1944.
  • Process server, Seven Days Ashore, RKO, 1944.
  • Skipper, The White Cliffs of Dover, MGM, 1944.
  • Oliver, Blonde Ransom, Universal, 1945.
  • Mayor, The Brighton Strangler, RKO, 1945.
  • Dr. Bellows, Confidential Agent, Warner Brothers/First National, 1945.
  • Ostrovski, Counter-Attack (also known as One Against Seven), Columbia, 1945.
  • Berton, The Fighting Guardsman, Columbia, 1945.
  • Vicar, Love Letters, Paramount, 1945.
  • Pleyel's clerk, A Song to Remember, Columbia, 1945.
  • Dr. Straus, This Love of Ours, Universal, 1945.
  • Professor Hopkins, Zombies on Broadway (also known as Loonies on Broadway), RKO, 1945.
  • Lord Mortimer, The Bandit of Sherwood Forest, Columbia 1946.
  • Sidney Long, Bedlam, RKO, 1946.
  • Man, Dressed to Kill (also known as Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Code),Universal, 1946.
  • Denison, The Falcon's Adventure, RKO, 1946.
  • Adam Wheelright, The Notorious Lone Wolf, Columbia, 1946.
  • Norton, Tomorrow Is Forever, RKO, 1946.
  • Charlie Gibbs, Without Reservations, RKO, 1946.
  • Jury foreman, The Verdict, Warner Brothers, 1946.
  • The Searching Wind, Paramount, 1946.
  • Gentleman Joe Palooka (also known as Joe Palooka, Champ), Monogram, 1946.
  • Three Strangers, First National/Warner Brothers, 1946.
  • Unexpected Guest, United Artists, 1946.
  • E. J. Lutz, Dishonored Lady, United Artists, 1947.
  • Doctor, If Winter Comes, MGM, 1947.
  • Black, The Marauders, United Artists, 1947.
  • Coroner, Pursued, Warner Brothers, 1947.
  • L. B. Crandall, That Way with Women, Warner Brothers, 1947.
  • Martin, Wild Harvest, Paramount, 1947.
  • Health officer, Angel in Exile, Republic, 1948.
  • Rector, Johnny Belinda, Warner Brothers, 1948.
  • Hobson, Julia Misbehaves, MGM, 1948.
  • Smith, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, RKO/Selznick, 1948.
  • Deputy, Silver River, Warner Brothers, 1948.
  • Butler, Three Daring Daughters (also known as The Birds and the Bees), MGM, 1948.
  • Wallace, Colorado Territory, Warner Brothers, 1949.
  • Professor Lilliquist, Joe Palooka in the Counter-Punch, Monogram, 1949.
  • Hector Brown, The Judge Steps Out (also known as Indian Summer), RKO, 1949.
  • Hawkins, They Live by Night (also known as Your Red Wagon and The TwistedRoad), RKO, 1949.
  • Chairman, The Younger Brothers, Warner Brothers, 1949.
  • Mr. Henderson, Copper Canyon, Paramount, 1950.
  • Dr. White, Emergency Wedding (also known as Jealousy), Columbia, 1950.
  • Mr. Adams, The Magnificent Yankee (also known as The Man with Thirty Sons), MGM, 1950.
  • President Webb, The Petty Girl (also known as Girl of the Year), Columbia, 1950.
  • Edward Warrender, Please Believe Me, MGM, 1950.
  • No Way Out, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1950.
  • Hutchins, The Great Caruso, MGM, 1951.
  • Uncle Adam, Here Comes the Groom, Paramount, 1951.
  • Signor Donner, Mask of the Avenger, Columbia, 1951.
  • Carrey, On Dangerous Ground, RKO, 1951.
  • Dr. Weyland, A Place in the Sun, Paramount, 1951.
  • Viceroy, Captain Pirate (also known as Captain Blood, Fugitive), Columbia, 1952.
  • Reverend Nash, Captive City, United Artists, 1952.
  • Presiding judge, Les Miserables, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1952.
  • Foster, Something for the Birds, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1952.
  • Mr. Bagley, The Actress, MGM, 1953.
  • Fante, Houdini, Paramount, 1953.
  • Ligarius, Julius Caesar, MGM, 1953.
  • Councilman Hurdwell, Scandal at Scourie, MGM, 1953.
  • Stranger, Young Bess, MGM, 1953.
  • Walde Daggett, 99 River Street, United Artists, 1953.
  • Mr. Pope, About Mrs. Leslie, Paramount, 1954.
  • Roger Frane, Her Twelve Men, MGM, 1954.
  • Reverend Elcott, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, MGM, 1954.
  • Theron, The Silver Chalice, Warner Brothers, 1954.
  • The Steel Cage, United Artists, 1954.
  • President Calvin Coolidge, The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (also known as One-Man Mutiny), Warner Brothers, 1955.
  • Lord Tremouille, Diane, MGM, 1955.
  • Fell, The King's Thief, MGM, 1955.
  • Tewkesbury, Moonfleet, MGM, 1955.
  • Lecturer, Rebel without a Cause, Warner Brothers, 1955.
  • Mr. Rojecki, Sincerely Yours, Warner Brothers, 1955.
  • Registrar, Gaby, MGM, 1956.
  • Carter, Witness for the Prosecution, United Artists, 1957.
  • Mr. Neely, Pollyanna, Buena Vista, 1960.
  • Burton White, The Lost World, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1960.
  • O'Hara, All in a Night's Work, Paramount, 1961.
  • Gruber, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, MGM, 1962.
  • Pierre, Diary of a Madman, United Artists, 1963.
  • Bishop Hardwick, One Man's Way, United Artists, 1964.
  • Dr. Edwards, Games, Universal, 1967.
  • PTO, THX 1138, Warner Brothers, 1971.
  • Mr. Loomis, Homebodies, AVCO-Embassy, 1974.
  • Priest, The Terminal Man, Warner Brothers, 1974.
  • Justice of the peace, The Fortune, Columbia, 1975.
  • Abner and Arnie, Mr. Sycamore, Film Venture, 1975.
  • Judge, Mean Dog Blues, ITC Entertainment/American International, 1978.
  • The Seniors, Cinema Shares, 1978.
  • Father Joseph, The Frisco Kid, Warner Brothers, 1979.
  • Commandant Caseway, Up the Academy (also known as Mad Magazine's "Up theAcademy" and The Brave Young Men of Weinberg), Warner Brothers, 1980.
  • Mr. Partlow, Reds, Paramount, 1981.
  • Jinxed, MGM/United Artists, 1982.
  • Professor Brauer, Creator, Universal, 1985.
  • Mr. D'Amato, Checking Out, Warner Brothers, 1989.
  • Forger, Dick Tracy, Buena Vista, 1990.
  • Also appeared in Son of Monte Cristo, 1940; Keep 'em Sailing, 1942; Famous Bonners, 1942; Mystery of the River Boat (serial), 1944; and California, 1947.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; EPISODIC
  • Judge, The Defender (broadcast as an episode of Studio One), CBS, 1957.
  • Strange Counsel (broadcast as an episode of Colgate Theater), NBC, 1958.
  • "Father Image," One Step Beyond, ABC, 1959.
  • Schwimmer, "Uncle Simon," The Twilight Zone, CBS, 1963.
  • Reverend Leighton, The Andy Griffith Show, CBS, 1966.
  • Love on a Rooftop, ABC, 1967.
  • Septimus, "Bread and Circuses," Star Trek, NBC, 1968.
  • Mr. Atoz, "All Our Yesterdays," Star Trek, NBC, 1969.
  • The Partridge Family, ABC, 1971.
  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show, CBS, 1975.
  • The New Original Wonder Woman, ABC, 1975.
  • All in the Family, CBS, 1977.
  • Barney Miller, ABC, 1977.
  • Taxi, ABC, 1979.
  • Cheers, NBC, 1982.
  • Barney Miller, ABC, 1982.
  • Searle, The Fall Guy, ABC, 1985.
  • Grandpa Charlie, "Grandpa's Ghost," Amazing Stories, NBC, 1986.
  • Rupert Simpson, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, CBS, 1986.
  • Also appeared in Trouble in High Timber Country, 1980, and as a judge inDaniel Boone, NBC.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; MOVIES
  • Father McHugh, The Devil's Daughter, ABC, 1973.
  • Dr. Klauber, James A. Michener's "Dynasty," NBC, 1976.
  • Dorset, Mae West, ABC, 1982.
  • LBJ: The Early Years, NBC, 1987.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; SPECIALS
  • Harley Dibble, America, You're On, ABC, 1975.
  • Credits; STAGE APPEARANCES
  • The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Empire Theatre, New York City, 1931.
  • Parcival, Winesburg, Ohio, National Theatre, New York City, 1958.
  • Father General, The Deputy, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City, 1964.
  • Murderous Angels, Center Theatre Group, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 1969.