Frank Lovejoy
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Frank Lovejoy (March 28, 1914 - October 2, 1962) was a 1940s and 1950s film actor playing mostly supporting roles. Before becoming a movie actor in the late 40s, Lovejoy was a successful radio voice-over talent and stage actor. Lovejoy was a voice-over talent on the 1930s crime story radio series called Gangbusters. He also played the title character on the super-hero syndicated radio program "The Blue Beetle" (1940). In movies, Lovejoy was effective playing the movie's everyman (because of his somewhat bland looks and unassuming personality) in extrodinary situations. Lovejoy also played in many World War II movies.
Notable Films
- In a Lonely Place (1950)
- I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951)
- Try and Get Me! (1950) (aka The Sound of Fury)
- House of Wax (1953)
- The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
- Julie (1956)
- Cole Younger, Gunfighter (1958)
Radio Programs
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