Theo Marcuse

Theo Marcuse (born in Seattle, Washington on 2 August 1920, died in Los Angeles, California on 29 November 1967) was an American character actor who appeared frequently on TV in the 1950s and 1960s. His sinister, hulking countenance was enhanced by a shaven head that accentuated his elephantine ears.

Biography

Marcuse was born of Irish-Jewish parentage to a successful fur designer. He grew up in San Francisco and received a master's degree in classical literature from Stanford University. He served with the Navy during World War II and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and a Presidential Unit Citation for his heroics while serving as a lieutenant on the famed submarine Tirante. Other officers onboard included future Massachusetts governor Endicott Peabody and author Edward L. Beach, Jr., who wrote the submarine classic "Run Silent, Run Deep".

Career

His love for Shakespeare's plays led to a desire to act on the stage. He trained under Guthrie McClintic in his theatre company along with Charlton Heston and appeared on Broadway with Katharine Cornell, Maurice Evans and others. On TV he appeared on many series including "The Wild Wild West", "Hogan's Heroes", "Star Trek", "The Time Tunnel", "The Monkees", "Perry Mason", "The Untouchables", and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.".

Marcuse, who sometimes was credited as Theodore Marcuse, died in an automobile accident in Hollywood at the age of 47.

External links

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* [http://www.dougmacaulay.com/kingspud/sel_by_actor_index_2.php?actor_first=Theo&actor_last=Marcuse Great Character Actors by Doug Macaulay]