John Carradine
Known for
Born in New York City in 1906, John Carradine was one of the most prolific American character actors of the twentieth century, credited with hundreds of screen roles. A favorite of John Ford, he was Preacher Casy in The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and rode with the outlaws of Stagecoach (1939) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). He also became a horror icon, playing Dracula in House of Frankenstein (1944) and House of Dracula (1945) before decades of B-picture work. Trained in Shakespeare and gaunt of frame, he founded an acting dynasty that includes his sons David, Keith and Robert.
John Carradine
221 Movies
40 Series
Born in New York City in 1906, John Carradine was one of the most prolific American character actors of the twentieth century, credited with hundreds of screen roles. A favorite of John Ford, he was Preacher Casy in The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and rode with the outlaws of Stagecoach (1939) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). He also became a horror icon, playing Dracula in House of Frankenstein (1944) and House of Dracula (1945) before decades of B-picture work. Trained in Shakespeare and gaunt of frame, he founded an acting dynasty that includes his sons David, Keith and Robert.
Movies
Plays Aaron
The Ten Commandments
1956
Plays Proctor Stamp
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Plays Cassius Starbuckle
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962
Plays Great Owl (voice)
The Secret of NIMH
1982
Plays Erle Kenton
The Howling
1981
Plays Casy
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
Plays Leo
Peggy Sue Got Married
1986
Plays Hatfield
Stagecoach
1939
Plays Beckum
The Shootist
1976
Plays Dr. Bernardo
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
1972
Plays Professor Madley
Fallen Angel
1945
Plays Ticker
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
1969
Plays Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran
The Sentinel
1977
Plays Amos Briggs
The White Buffalo
1977
Plays Old Tom
Johnny Guitar
1954
Plays Barryman
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1939
Plays Captain
Shock Waves
1977
Plays Richmond Reed
Vampire Hookers
1978
Plays Grave Robber
The Egyptian
1954
Plays H. Buckram Sartoris
Boxcar Bertha
1972
Plays Jacob Julian
Buried Alive
1989
Plays Supreme Commander
The Ice Pirates
1984
Plays Long Jack
Captains Courageous
1937
Plays Tour Guide
The Last Tycoon
1976
Plays Giacomo
The Court Jester
1955
Plays Priest
Monstroid
1980
Plays Rev. Jethro Bailey
The True Story of Jesse James
1957
Plays Rizzio
Mary of Scotland
1936
Plays Bob Ford
Jesse James
1939
Plays Count Dracula
House of Dracula
1945
Plays Doc Murdoch
Western Union
1941
Plays Jeff Blair
Cheyenne Autumn
1964
Plays Porter Rockwell
Brigham Young
1940
Plays Mr. Jones
Man Hunt
1941
Plays Foressi
Casanova's Big Night
1954
Plays Mr. Drewcolt
The Trouble with Girls
1969
Plays Caldwell
Drums Along the Mohawk
1939
Plays Uncle Sam
Americathon
1979
Plays Cult Organist
The Black Cat
1934
Plays Plastic Surgeon
Richard
1972
Plays Dr. Kozmar
Evils of the Night
1985
Plays Dr. Himmel
Hillbillys in a Haunted House
1967
Plays Traveling Salesman
The Proud Rebel
1958
Plays Enjolras
Les Misérables
1935
Plays Dr. Peter Drury
The Invisible Man's Revenge
1944
Plays Dr. Sigmund Hummel
The Bees
1978
Plays Bob Ford
The Return of Frank James
1940
Plays Slave Catcher
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1960
Plays Bruce Alden
The Patsy
1964
Plays Casper
The Last Gangster
1937
TV Shows
Plays Father Hale
Captains and the Kings
1976
Plays Rev. Serenity Johnson
Kung Fu
1972
Plays Elmer Dodson
The Rebel
1959
Plays Ronald Bentley
Goliath Awaits
1981
Plays Avery Mills
The Seekers
1979
Plays Prof. Boris Budge
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Plays The Professor
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Plays Danny Amatullo
Fame
1982
Plays (segment "Still Life")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Guzman
The Lucy Show
1962
Plays Egor Crull
Land of the Giants
1968
Plays Arcon
Lost in Space
1965
Plays Ephraim Hunt
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Mr. Wadleigh
Studio One
1948
Plays Harlow Gault
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Brother Jerome
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Prof. Paracelsus Smythe
Laredo
1965
Plays Zack Pike
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Karl Miller AKA Count Karl Millevich
The Millionaire
1955
Plays Jed Carta
Thriller
1960
Plays John Evan
Climax!
1954
Plays Elias Brown
The Big Valley
1965
Plays Malvolio
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
Plays Amos McKenna
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
Plays Mathew McDavitt
Sugarfoot
1957
Plays Sheriff Vince Morgan
Bat Masterson
1958
Plays The Rain Man
Johnny Ringo
1959
Plays Noah
The Legend of Jesse James
1965
Plays James Rancourt / The Scarf
The Green Hornet
1966
Plays Park Cleatus
Wagon Train
1957
Latest Trailers
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Buried Alive
Full Filmography
Buried Alive
Jacob Julian
1989
Film
Evil Spawn
Dr. Emil Zeitman
1987
Film
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Still Life") · 1 episode
1985–1986
TV
Star Slammer
The Justice
1986
Film
Peggy Sue Got Married
Leo
1986
Film
Monster in the Closet
Old Joe Shempter
1986
Film
The Tomb
Andoheb
1986
Film
Revenge
Sen. Martin Bradford
1986
Film
Fame
Danny Amatullo · 1 episode
1985
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Carradine still alive?
John Carradine passed away on November 27, 1988 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of John Carradine?
John Carradine is best known for roles in The Ten Commandments, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Stagecoach.
How many movies has John Carradine been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1930), John Carradine has appeared in 216 movies and 40 TV shows.
What was John Carradine's first movie?
The career of John Carradine began with Bright Lights (1930).
What is John Carradine's most recent movie or series?
John Carradine's most recent release is Buried Alive, which premiered on September 1, 1989.
What TV shows has John Carradine appeared in?
On television, John Carradine has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Wonder Woman, Bonanza, The Munsters.
John Carradine
1906-02-05 · New York, États-Unis
John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies, but continued to also appear in higher-profile fare. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time.
Carradine was married four times, had five children, and was the patriarch of the Carradine family, including four sons and four grandchildren who are or were also actors.John Carradine, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.