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Morris Ankrum was an American actor who had a long career in film and television. He was born on August 28, 1897 in Danville, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and served in the United States Army during World War I. Ankrum began his acting career in the 1930s, appearing in films such as The Invisible Man Returns (1940), The Mummy's Hand (1940), and The Wolf Man (1941). He also appeared in numerous westerns, including The Lone Ranger (1938), The Cisco Kid (1939), and The Durango Kid (1945). In the 1950s, Ankrum began appearing in television shows, including The Adventures of Superman, The Lone Ranger, and The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok. He also appeared in the science fiction films The War of the Worlds (1953) and Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956). Ankrum's last film role was in the western The Big Country (1958). He died on September 2, 1964 in Hollywood, California. Morris Ankrum had an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of his death.

Popular As Morris Winslow Ankrum
Occupation actor
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 28 August, 1897
Birthday 28 August
Birthplace Danville, Illinois, USA
Date of death 2 September, 1964
Died Place Pasadena, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Morris Ankrum Height, Weight & Measurements

At 67 years old, Morris Ankrum height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Morris Ankrum's Wife?

His wife is Joan Wheeler (1935 - 2 September 1964) ( his death) ( 2 children), Elizabeth Lawrence (November 1925 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Gillian Gilbert (? - ?)

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Wife Joan Wheeler (1935 - 2 September 1964) ( his death) ( 2 children), Elizabeth Lawrence (November 1925 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Gillian Gilbert (? - ?)
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Morris Ankrum Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Morris Ankrum worth at the age of 67 years old? Morris Ankrum’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Morris Ankrum's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1993

For "Mant," the movie within the movie in Matinee (1993), Kevin McCarthy plays a character named "Gen. Ankrum." This was director Joe Dante's tribute to Ankrum and the roles he played in those fondly remembered sci-fi films of the 1950s.

1959

Later in his career he did much TV work, in such series as Bonanza (1959), The Rifleman (1958), Rawhide (1959), Cheyenne (1955), Gunsmoke (1955), The 20th Century-Fox Hour (1955), Maverick (1957), Have Gun - Will Travel (1957), Sea Hunt (1958), and over a dozen more.

1953

Fielding in the classic Invaders from Mars (1953).

1951

Played Ed Roden with Kirk Douglas in Along the Great Divide (1951) and with Clint Walker in Cheyenne: The Travelers (1956).

1950

It was in the 1950s, though, that he hit his stride in the science-fiction genre, where his gruff, no-nonsense demeanor and authoritative voice perfectly fit the role of the military officer helping scientists fight off outer-space menaces, most memorably as Col.

1937

The Hoppy films in which he appears include North of the Rio Grande (1937), Hills of Old Wyoming (1937), Pirates on Horseback (1941), Three Men from Texas (1940), Borderland (1937), and Hopalong Cassidy Returns (1936), among others. He was cast in many other films throughout the '30s, '40s and '50s, varying from small appearances to co-starring roles. He can be seen in low-budget "B" pictures and big-budget blockbusters alike.

1936

Appeared in 13 films in the Hopalong Cassidy series between 1936-41, in mostly villainous roles.

1933

His film career spanned 1933-64, during which time he played in 279 films and TV shows. Ankrum spent much time in westerns, playing everything from Indian chiefs to crooked bankers. Among his best remembered parts are his numerous villainous roles in Paramount's highly popular Hoplaong Cassidy film series.

1930

A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law, Morris Ankrum was an attorney and an economics professor before switching careers and joining the theater. He was a veteran stage actor by the time he entered the film industry in the 1930s.

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