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| Doğum yeri | Princeton, Illinois, USA |
| Doğum günü | 1910-02-10 |
| Ölüm | 1960-10-06 |
| Ayrıca şöyle bilinir | William Henry Mesenkop |
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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.
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| 1961 | The Sins of Rachel Cade as Doctor Bikel |
| 1959 | Anne Frank'in Hatıra Defteri as Kraler |
| 1958 | Cole Younger, Gunfighter as Marshal Fred Woodruff |
| 1958 | Saddle the Wind as Hemp Scribner |
| 1957 | The Three Faces of Eve as Mr. Black |
| 1957 | Short Cut to Hell as Train Conductor |
| 1957 | Omar Khayyam as Pigeon Keeper |
| 1957 | The Unholy Wife as Judge |
| 1956 | Rio Kahramanı as Sheriff Jack Tillman |
| 1956 | Çapkın Ortaklar as Smith |
| 1955 | Yalnız Adam as Henry Slocum |
| 1955 | Kentakili as Frome Brother (uncredited) |
| 1955 | This Island Earth as The Monitor of Metaluna |
| 1955 | Smoke Signal as Garode |
| 1954 | The Raid as Rev. Douglas |
| 1954 | Dönüşü Olmayan Nehir as Sam Benson |
| 1953 | Houdini as Simms |
| 1953 | Vadiler Aslanı as Axel 'Swede' Shipstead |
| 1953 | Trouble Along the Way as Father Procurator aka George |
| 1953 | The Glass Wall as Inspector Bailey |
| 1953 | She's Back on Broadway as Lew Ludlow |
| 1952 | Monkey Business as Dr. Brunner |
| 1952 | Untamed Frontier as Clayton Vance |
| 1952 | Something to Live For as Joey (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Warpath as Kelso |
| 1951 | Come Fill the Cup as Ike Bashaw |
| 1951 | İnsanlık Suçu as Boatkeeper (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Başka Dünyadan Gelen Şey as Ned 'Scotty' Scott |
| 1951 | The Redhead and The Cowboy as Perry (Union agent) |
| 1950 | Union Station as Stationmaster (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Gelinin Babası as Fritz the Organist (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Heiress as Minister (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Trapped as Sam Hooker (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Red, Hot and Blue as Actor in Theatre Group (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Follow Me Quietly as Phony Judge |
| 1949 | It Happens Every Spring as Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Bride of Vengeance as False Physician |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal as Henry T. Finch |
| 1948 | Night Has a Thousand Eyes as Dr. Ramsdell |
| 1948 | The Sainted Sisters as Townsman (uncredited) |
| 1948 | The Big Clock as Bert Finch |
| 1947 | Adventure Island as Prisoner sharing cell with Herrick and Lochlin (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Dark Corner as Deli Customer (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Yaratılan Adam as Hospital Patient Seeing Imaginary Beetles (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Kitty as Guest (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Incendiary Blonde as New Years Eve Party Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Çifte Tazminat as Lou Schwartz (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Princess O'Rourke as Pilot (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Fall In as Military Policeman |
| 1942 | A Date with the Falcon as Witness at Accident (uncredited) |
| 1941 | The Mexican Spitfire's Baby as Hotel Guest |
| 1941 | Lady Scarface as Police Secretary |
| 1940 | Little Nellie Kelly as Policeman in Dance Line (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Christmas in July as Man Listening to Radio (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Men Against the Sky as Mechanic |
| 1940 | Lucky Partners as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Allegheny Uprising as Prisoner in Irons |
| 1939 | The Day the Bookies Wept as Auction Spectator (uncredited) |
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