Don Ames

Don Ames

Deceased · Born: Mar 3, 1921 · Died: Oct 24, 1995

Known For

Witness for the ProsecutionWitness for the Prosecution
Blazing SaddlesBlazing Saddles
Inherit the WindInherit the Wind
The Parent TrapThe Parent Trap

Personal Details

BornMar 3, 1921 Middlebury, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Don Ames, a talented actor, entered this world on March 3, 1921, in the charming town of Middlebury, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Throughout his remarkable career, Ames gained recognition for his captivating performances in notable films, including the iconic comedy-drama "Shampoo" (1975),the witty "Harry and Walter Go to New York" (1976),and the entertaining sitcom "Pete and Gladys" (1960).

Tragically, Don Ames' life came to a close on October 24, 1995, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

Career

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1976
The Bad News Bears
The Bad News Bears as Spectator at Ball Game (uncredited)
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The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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1975
Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely as Counterman (uncredited)
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At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love as Racetrack Patron (uncredited)
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Shampoo
Shampoo as Guest
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1974
Mame
Mame as Party Guest (uncredited)
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Earthquake
Earthquake as Citizen (uncredited)
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Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles as Townsman (uncredited)
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1973
The World's Greatest Athlete
The World's Greatest Athlete as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1972
Evil Roy Slade
Evil Roy Slade as Townsman (uncredited)
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1970
Myra Breckinridge
Myra Breckinridge as Spectator at Operation (uncredited)
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1969
The April Fools
The April Fools as Train Passenger (uncredited)
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1968
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band as Townsman (uncredited)
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Star!
Star! as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1967
Luv
Luv as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Monkeys, Go Home!
Monkeys, Go Home! as Waiter
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1966
The Rare Breed
The Rare Breed as Townsman (uncredited)
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1965
Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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1964
Cheyenne Autumn
Cheyenne Autumn as Townsman (uncredited)
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The Best Man
The Best Man as Supporter (uncredited)
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Fate Is the Hunter
Fate Is the Hunter as Party Guest (uncredited)
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Man's Favorite Sport?
Man's Favorite Sport? as Fisherman (uncredited)
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1963
Sunday in New York
Sunday in New York as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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The Haunted Palace
The Haunted Palace as Villager (uncredited)
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1961
Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles as Man at Dock (uncredited)
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The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap as Parent (uncredited)
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1960
The Hypnotic Eye
The Hypnotic Eye as Audience Member (uncredited)
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Pollyanna
Pollyanna as Townsman (Uncredited)
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Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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1959
The Sound and the Fury
The Sound and the Fury as Townsman (uncredited)
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1957
The Spirit of St. Louis
The Spirit of St. Louis as Crowd Member in France (uncredited)
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Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution as Bar Patron (uncredited)