Don DeFore

Don DeFore

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1913 · Died: Dec 22, 1993

1960
1950
1949

Personal Details

BornAug 25, 1913 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Biography

Donald John "Don" DeFore, a distinguished American thespian, was born on August 25, 1913, marking the beginning of a remarkable career that would span many years and bring him immense recognition and acclaim.

Throughout his illustrious career, DeFore is most notably recognized for his pivotal roles in the beloved sitcoms The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which aired from 1952 to 1957, and Hazel, which aired from 1961 to 1965.

His outstanding performances in these shows, which showcased his incredible range and versatility as an actor, garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, solidifying his place as a talented actor of his time.

DeFore's impressive body of work, which includes numerous film and television appearances, has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, cementing his status as a beloved and respected figure in American television history.

Career

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1986
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Jake Sanford
{"id":162148,"title":"Rare Breed","year":"1984","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rare-breed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162148.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":103834557,"title":"Black Beauty","year":1978,"character":"Martin Tremaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/black-beauty","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834557.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834557.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Black Beauty
Black Beauty as Martin Tremaine
{"id":8573,"title":"The Love Boat","year":1977,"character":"Everett Loudon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-love-boat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Everett Loudon
{"id":10392,"title":"Hazel","year":1961,"character":"George Baxter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hazel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10392.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Hazel
Hazel as George Baxter
{"id":30447,"title":"The Facts of Life","year":"1960","character":"Jack Weaver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-facts-of-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30447.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life as Jack Weaver
{"id":10406,"title":"Alfred Hitchcock Presents","year":1960,"character":"Arthur Clark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/alfred-hitchcock-presents-1955","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vcas0saburg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vcas0saburg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66455,"title":"A Time to Love and a Time to Die","year":"1958","character":"Boettcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-time-to-love-and-a-time-to-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66455.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66455.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":66828,"title":"Battle Hymn","year":"1957","character":"Capt. Dan Skidmore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/battle-hymn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66828.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Battle Hymn
Battle Hymn as Capt. Dan Skidmore
{"id":103834771,"title":"Lux Video Theatre","year":1954,"character":"Jack Sargent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lux-video-theatre","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834771.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre as Jack Sargent
{"id":67738,"title":"A Girl in Every Port","year":"1952","character":"Bert Sedgwick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-girl-in-every-port","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36v44jqpc27g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36v44jqpc27g.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port as Bert Sedgwick
{"id":68159,"title":"She's Working Her Way Through College","year":"1952","character":"Shep Slade","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shes-working-her-way-through-college-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68159.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68022,"title":"Jumping Jacks","year":"1952","character":"Lieutenant Kelsey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jumping-jacks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68022.jpg"},"released":1}
Jumping Jacks
Jumping Jacks as Lieutenant Kelsey
{"id":186588,"title":"No Room for the Groom","year":"1952","character":"Herman Strouple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-room-for-the-groom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186588.jpg"},"released":1}
No Room for the Groom
No Room for the Groom as Herman Strouple
{"id":8725,"title":"The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet","year":1952,"character":"Erskin Thornberry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-ozzie-and-harriet","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8725.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82748,"title":"The Guy Who Came Back","year":"1951","character":"Gordon Towne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-guy-who-came-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82748.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
{"id":82778,"title":"Southside 1-1000","year":"1950","character":"John Riggs \/ Nick Starnes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/southside-1-1000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82778.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Southside 1-1000
Southside 1-1000 as John Riggs / Nick Starnes
{"id":12715,"title":"Dark City","year":"1950","character":"Arthur Winant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-city-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12715.jpg"},"released":1}
Dark City
Dark City as Arthur Winant
{"id":13509,"title":"My Friend Irma","year":"1949","character":"Richard Rhinelander","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-friend-irma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13509.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13509.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
My Friend Irma
My Friend Irma as Richard Rhinelander
{"id":94999,"title":"Too Late for Tears","year":"1949","character":"Don Blake","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-late-for-tears","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94999.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94999.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":174806,"title":"One Sunday Afternoon","year":"1948","character":"Hugo Barnstead","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-sunday-afternoon-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174806.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
One Sunday Afternoon
One Sunday Afternoon as Hugo Barnstead
{"id":69337,"title":"Romance on the High Seas","year":"1948","character":"Mr. Michael Kent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/romance-on-the-high-seas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5cei131nej50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5cei131nej50.jpg"},"released":1}
Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas as Mr. Michael Kent
{"id":69675,"title":"Ramrod","year":"1947","character":"Bill Schell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ramrod","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69675.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69675.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Ramrod
Ramrod as Bill Schell
{"id":14712,"title":"It Happened on Fifth Avenue","year":"1947","character":"Jim Bullock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-happened-on-fifth-avenue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14712.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14712.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":32282,"title":"Without Reservations","year":"1946","character":"Dink Watson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/without-reservations","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32282.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
{"id":70389,"title":"The Affairs of Susan","year":"1945","character":"Mike Ward","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-affairs-of-susan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70389.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70389.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
{"id":70364,"title":"You Came Along","year":"1945","character":"Captain W. Anders","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-came-along","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70364.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70364.jpg"},"released":1}
You Came Along
You Came Along as Captain W. Anders
{"id":70350,"title":"The Stork Club","year":"1945","character":"Sgt. Danny Wilton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stork-club","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70350.jpg"},"released":1}
The Stork Club
The Stork Club as Sgt. Danny Wilton
{"id":32159,"title":"Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo","year":"1944","character":"Charles McClure","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thirty-seconds-over-tokyo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32159.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo as Charles McClure
{"id":70164,"title":"A Guy Named Joe","year":"1943","character":"James J. Rourke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-guy-named-joe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70164.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
A Guy Named Joe
A Guy Named Joe as James J. Rourke
{"id":70900,"title":"City Without Men","year":"1943","character":"Mr. Peters (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/city-without-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70900.jpg"},"released":1}
City Without Men
City Without Men as Mr. Peters (uncredited)
{"id":32446,"title":"The Human Comedy","year":"1943","character":"Bernard 'Texas' Anthony (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-human-comedy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32446.jpg"},"released":1}
The Human Comedy
The Human Comedy as Bernard 'Texas' Anthony (uncredited)
{"id":175502,"title":"Winning Your Wings","year":"1942","character":"Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/winning-your-wings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175502.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Winning Your Wings
Winning Your Wings as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
{"id":71161,"title":"The Male Animal","year":"1942","character":"Wally Myers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-male-animal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71161.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71161.jpg"},"released":1}
The Male Animal
The Male Animal as Wally Myers
{"id":175463,"title":"Men of the Sky","year":"1942","character":"Cadet Dick Mathews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-of-the-sky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175463.jpg"},"released":1}
Men of the Sky
Men of the Sky as Cadet Dick Mathews
{"id":83038,"title":"Wings for the Eagle","year":"1942","character":"Gil Borden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wings-for-the-eagle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83038.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83038.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":175561,"title":"Right to the Heart","year":"1942","character":"Tommy Sands","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/right-to-the-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175561.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175561.jpg"},"released":1}
Right to the Heart
Right to the Heart as Tommy Sands
{"id":71263,"title":"You Can't Escape Forever","year":"1942","character":"Davis - Reporter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-escape-forever-1942","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71263.jpg"},"released":1}
You Can't Escape Forever
You Can't Escape Forever as Davis - Reporter (uncredited)
{"id":71740,"title":"We Go Fast","year":"1941","character":"Herman Huff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/we-go-fast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71740.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71740.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
We Go Fast
We Go Fast as Herman Huff
{"id":32567,"title":"Brother Rat","year":"1938","character":"Baseball Catcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brother-rat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32567.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32567.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Brother Rat
Brother Rat as Baseball Catcher
{"id":83206,"title":"Kid Galahad","year":"1937","character":"Ringsider (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kid-galahad-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83206.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad as Ringsider (uncredited)
{"id":81512,"title":"All This and World War II","year":"1976","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-this-and-world-war-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81512.jpg"},"released":1}
1976