Ed Kemmer

Ed Kemmer

Deceased · Born: Oct 29, 1920 · Died: Nov 9, 2004

Personal Details

BornOct 29, 1920 Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Fran Sharon

    ( Jun 23, 1969 to Nov 9, 2004 )
  • Elaine Edwards

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 1, 1966 )

Biography

Ed Kemmer, a talented actor, was born on October 29, 1920, in the city of Reading, which is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he appeared in a wide range of films and television shows, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Some of his most notable roles include his portrayal of the titular character in the 1958 science fiction film "The Spider", as well as his appearances in the popular television series "Space Patrol" and the 1958 horror film "Giant from the Unknown".

Off-screen, Kemmer was a devoted husband, having been married twice to the lovely ladies Fran Sharon and Elaine Edwards. Despite his many accomplishments, Kemmer's life was not without its challenges, and he ultimately passed away on November 9, 2004, at the age of 84, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, located in the state of New York, USA.

Career

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1970
Somerset
Somerset as Ben Grant
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1965
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1963
The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Harry Stone
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The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone as Flight Engineer
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1962
The Virginian
The Virginian as Eddie Thorpe
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1960
The Crowded Sky
The Crowded Sky as Caesar (as Edward Kemmer)
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1959
One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond as Roger Wiley
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1958
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The Spider
The Spider as Art Kingman
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The Hot Angel
The Hot Angel as Chuck Lawson
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Too Much, Too Soon
Too Much, Too Soon as Robert Wilcox
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1957
Sierra Stranger
Sierra Stranger as Sonny Grover
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Panama Sal
Panama Sal as Dennis P. Dennis
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Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Lou Paxon
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1956
Behind the High Wall
Behind the High Wall as Charlie Rains
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1950
Space Patrol
Space Patrol as Buzz Corey
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2014