Houseley Stevenson
Actor
74 years (Jul 30, 1879 – Aug 6, 1953)London, England, UK
Across changing tastes and formats, Houseley Stevenson has stayed a British actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1936. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. The single most recognizable credit is 'Dark Passage', playing Dr. Walter Coley. There is 'Joan of Arc' as well.
Houseley Stevenson
Actor
Across changing tastes and formats, Houseley Stevenson has stayed a British actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1936. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. The single most recognizable credit is 'Dark Passage', playing Dr. Walter Coley. There is 'Joan of Arc' as well.
56 Movies
Plays Dr. Walter Coley
Dark Passage
1947
Plays The Cardinal of Winchester
Joan of Arc
1948
Plays Pops
The Sun Sets at Dawn
1950
Plays Pawnbroker
The Lady Gambles
1949
Plays George Smedley
Ramrod
1947
Plays Ted (as old Timer)
The Gal Who Took the West
1949
Plays John Miller, Studio Guard
Hollywood Story
1951
Plays Old Man
The Wild North
1952
Plays Montgomery Thatcher
Take One False Step
1949
Plays George
Time Out of Mind
1947
Plays Cooley
Cave of Outlaws
1951
Plays Mr. Swanson
Edge of Doom
1950
Plays Prospector
Colorado Territory
1949
Plays Mr. King
The Walking Hills
1949
Plays Dakota
Calamity Jane and Sam Bass
1949
Plays Martin, Parole Board
Crime Doctor
1943
Plays Uncle Joe Jingle
Moonrise
1948
Plays Jud Tavis
You Gotta Stay Happy
1948
Plays Sam Coulter
Sierra
1950
Plays Anton Duval
Casbah
1948
Plays Prof. T.J. Beck
Apartment for Peggy
1948
Plays The Rector
Isle of Fury
1936
Plays Anderson
Four Faces West
1948
Plays Ebenezer
Kidnapped
1948
Plays Colonel Beebe
The Man Who Returned to Life
1942
Plays Councillor
Bride of Vengeance
1949
Plays Henry Trevett
Masked Raiders
1949
Plays White Sharecropper
Native Land
1942
Plays Joe Smith
Smart Woman
1948
Plays Charles Grayson
All That I Have
1951
Plays Doc Chesley
Sorrowful Jones
1949
Plays Blinky
Oklahoma Annie
1952
Plays Magistrate Kendrick
Once a Doctor
1937
Plays Captain Sonnenberg
The Challenge
1948
Plays Mr. Jones - Witness
Midnight Court
1937
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Adventures of Superman
Pop Polgase
1952Season 1
Oklahoma Annie
Blinky
1952
The Wild North
Old Man
1952
Joe Santa Claus
Uncle Willy
1951
Cave of Outlaws
Cooley
1951
All That I Have
Charles Grayson
1951
Darling, How Could You!
Old Man (Uncredited)
1951
The Secret of Convict Lake
Samuel 'Pawnee Sam' Barlow (uncredited)
1951
Hollywood Story
John Miller, Studio Guard
1951
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houseley Stevenson still alive?
Houseley Stevenson passed away on August 6, 1953 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Houseley Stevenson?
Houseley Stevenson is best known for roles in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Dark Passage, All the King's Men.
How many movies has Houseley Stevenson been in?
Over a 17-year career (since 1936), Houseley Stevenson has appeared in 56 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Houseley Stevenson's first movie?
The career of Houseley Stevenson began with The White Angel (1936).
What is Houseley Stevenson's most recent movie or series?
Houseley Stevenson's most recent release is Adventures of Superman, which premiered on September 19, 1952.
What TV shows has Houseley Stevenson appeared in?
On television, Houseley Stevenson has appeared in Adventures of Superman.
Houseley Stevenson
1879-07-30 · London, England, UK
Houseley Stevenson (July 30, 1879 – August 6, 1953) was an American character actor who was born in London on July 30, 1879, and died in Duarte, California on August 6, 1953. He began his movie career in 1936 and had a short career in early television productions. Stevenson performed in live stage productions in New York under the name Houseley Stevens. He was a resident teacher at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. He was the father of actors Houseley Stevenson Jr., Edward Stevenson and Onslow Stevens.