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Nesdon Booth

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0.1 Popularity Sep 01, 1918 (45 years old) Baker City, Oregon, USA

Nesdon Foye Booth was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 100 films and television programs, and was known for his recurring role as Frank the bartender in the American western television series Cimarron City.

Nesdon (a.k.a. Ned) was born in Baker City, Oregon. He began his c...

Biography

Nesdon Foye Booth was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 100 films and television programs, and was known for his recurring role as Frank the bartender in the American western television series Cimarron City.

Nesdon (a.k.a. Ned) was born in Baker City, Oregon. He began his career in Portland, Oregon, acting on old-time radio programs then served during WW2 in a field artillery division at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. He was among a group of soldiers stationed there, some of whom, such as Sterling Holloway and Tex Terry, were established Hollywood actors, who wrote, produced and performed a morale-boosting stage production initially called the Yardbirds of Fort MacArthur, but which proceeded to become a successful stage musical titled Hey, Rookie. Nesdon played numerous roles but was most notable as the company's the prima ballerina.

Following the war he attended the newly chartered California State College, Los Angeles, (now called California State University, Los Angeles) on the site of Los Angeles City College, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor's degree in theater. He continued to work as character actor guest-starring and as a bit player in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Twilight Zone, Sky King, Colt .45, Tales of Wells Fargo, 77 Sunset Strip, The Lawless Years, Lawman, Father Knows Best, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Man with a Camera, Peter Gunn and Perry Mason. Booth died in March 1964 of a heart attack in Hollywood, California at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (now known as Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He was buried in Olive Lawn Memorial Park.

Filmography 28

1964
What a Way to Go! Movie

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1964
Calhoun Movie

as Lloyd

1963
Redigo TV

as Hogan

1963
Critic's Choice Movie

as Man (uncredited)

1962
Mooncussers Movie

as Mr. Henry

1962
Walk on the Wild Side Movie

as Guard in Teresina’s Cafe (uncredited)

1961
Gun Street Movie

as Mayor Phillips

1961
Claudelle Inglish Movie

as Farmer in Peasley's Store (uncredited)

1960
The Wackiest Ship in the Army Movie

as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)

1960
Let No Man Write My Epitaph Movie

as Mike the Saloon Owner (uncredited)

1960
The Barbara Stanwyck Show TV

as Ticket Agent

1960
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond Movie

as Pawnbroker / Fence (uncredited)

1959
Yellowstone Kelly Movie

as Reed - Burly Soldier (uncredited)

1959
The Twilight Zone TV

as Big Phil Nolan

1959
1959
The FBI Story Movie

as Sandy - Driver (uncredited)

1959
Rio Bravo Movie

as (uncredited)

1957
Raintree County Movie

as Spectator (uncredited)

1957
Escape from Red Rock Movie

as Pete Archer

1957
Reform School Girl Movie

as Deetz

Photos 1

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday September 01, 1918 (45 years old)
Died March 25, 1964
Place of Birth Baker City, Oregon, USA
Also Known As Nesdon Foye Booth
Years Active 1953 - 1964
Popularity 0.1
Career Stats
28 Total Credits
22 Movie Roles
6 TV Roles
1 Photos