Mort Mills

Mort Mills

Deceased · Born: Jan 11, 1919 · Died: Jun 6, 1993

Known For

PsychoPsycho
Touch of EvilTouch of Evil
Torn CurtainTorn Curtain
Soldier BlueSoldier Blue

Personal Details

BornJan 11, 1919 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse

  • Elizabeth (Betty) Dell Pentland

    ( Apr 13, 1964 to Apr 1, 1973 )

  • Elizabeth (Betty) Dell Pentland

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Mary Loretta Grady

    ( Apr 19, 1944 to Aug 24, 1955 )
Parents
  • Herman Kaplan
  • Florence Mills

Biography

Mort Mills, a renowned actor, entered this world on January 11, 1919, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. With a career spanning several decades, he is perhaps best known for his captivating performances in the iconic films "Touch of Evil" (1958),"Psycho" (1960),and "Torn Curtain" (1966).

In his personal life, Mills was twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth (Betty) Dell Pentland, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. His second wife was Mary Loretta Grady, with whom he built a life filled with joy and companionship.

Sadly, Mort Mills' life came to a close on June 6, 1993, in Ventura, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work, which continues to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Career

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1970
Soldier Blue
Soldier Blue as Sgt. O'Hearn
{"id":165900,"title":"Breakout","year":"1970","character":"Middleton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breakout-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165900.jpg"},"released":1}
Breakout
Breakout as Middleton
{"id":65233,"title":"The Name of the Game Is Kill!","year":"1968","character":"Sheriff Fred Kendall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-name-of-the-game-is-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1e8j3ej635do.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1e8j3ej635do.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Name of the Game Is Kill!
The Name of the Game Is Kill! as Sheriff Fred Kendall
{"id":10337,"title":"The Guns of Will Sonnett","year":1968,"character":"Ben Adams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-guns-of-will-sonnett","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10337.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10337.jpg"},"released":1}
The Guns of Will Sonnett
The Guns of Will Sonnett as Ben Adams
{"id":87524,"title":"Return of the Gunfighter","year":"1967","character":"Will Parker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/return-of-the-gunfighter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87524.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Return of the Gunfighter
Return of the Gunfighter as Will Parker
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The Invaders
The Invaders as Mr. Arius
{"id":65424,"title":"Blindfold","year":"1966","character":"Henchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blindfold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65424.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65424.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Blindfold
Blindfold as Henchman
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Torn Curtain
Torn Curtain as Farmer
{"id":10460,"title":"Bonanza","year":1966,"character":"Harry Perkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bonanza","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10460.jpg"},"released":1}
Bonanza
Bonanza as Harry Perkins
{"id":65565,"title":"The Outlaws Is Coming","year":"1965","character":"Trigger Mortis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-outlaws-is-coming","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65565.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Outlaws Is Coming
The Outlaws Is Coming as Trigger Mortis
{"id":65699,"title":"The Quick Gun","year":"1964","character":"Cagle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-quick-gun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65699.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The Quick Gun
The Quick Gun as Cagle
{"id":134205,"title":"Bullet for a Badman","year":"1964","character":"Ira","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bullet-for-a-badman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_134205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_134205.jpg"},"released":1}
Bullet for a Badman
Bullet for a Badman as Ira
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Where Love Has Gone
Where Love Has Gone as Petey Peterson
{"id":32377,"title":"Gunfight at Comanche Creek","year":"1963","character":"Ben Bayer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gunfight-at-comanche-creek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32377.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Gunfight at Comanche Creek
Gunfight at Comanche Creek as Ben Bayer
{"id":186461,"title":"Twenty Plus Two","year":"1961","character":"Harbin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twenty-plus-two","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186461.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186461.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Twenty Plus Two
Twenty Plus Two as Harbin
{"id":581,"title":"Psycho","year":"1960","character":"Highway Patrol Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/psycho","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5lqsrr9j5d10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5lqsrr9j5d10.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Psycho
Psycho as Highway Patrol Officer
{"id":8695,"title":"Dante","year":1960,"character":"Lt. Robert Malone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dante","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8695.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8695.jpg"},"released":1}
Dante
Dante as Lt. Robert Malone
{"id":103834719,"title":"The Aquanauts","year":1960,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-aquanauts","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834719.jpg"},"released":1}
The Aquanauts
The Aquanauts
{"id":103831348,"title":"Zane Grey Theatre","year":1960,"character":"Foreman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/zane-grey-theatre","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ujg0gc46d40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ujg0gc46d40.jpg"},"released":1}
Zane Grey Theatre
Zane Grey Theatre as Foreman
{"id":103831358,"title":"Death Valley Days","year":1959,"character":"Holt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/death-valley-days","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831358.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831358.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days as Holt
{"id":13678,"title":"Ride a Crooked Trail","year":"1958","character":"Pecos","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ride-a-crooked-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13678.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Ride a Crooked Trail
Ride a Crooked Trail as Pecos
{"id":1483,"title":"Touch of Evil","year":"1958","character":"Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/touch-of-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1523vd2nrrlo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1523vd2nrrlo.jpg"},"released":1}
Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil as Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
{"id":103834734,"title":"Bronco","year":1958,"character":"Jacob Stint","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bronco","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7p2ihsv0jrj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7p2ihsv0jrj0.jpg"},"released":1}
Bronco
Bronco as Jacob Stint
{"id":103834739,"title":"Trackdown","year":1958,"character":"Rafe Borden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/trackdown","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834739.jpg"},"released":1}
Trackdown
Trackdown as Rafe Borden
{"id":94745,"title":"The Iron Sheriff","year":"1957","character":"Sutherland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-iron-sheriff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94745.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94745.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Iron Sheriff
The Iron Sheriff as Sutherland
{"id":66820,"title":"The Shadow on the Window","year":"1957","character":"Myra's Husband (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shadow-on-the-window","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66820.jpg"},"released":1}
The Shadow on the Window
The Shadow on the Window as Myra's Husband (uncredited)
{"id":66673,"title":"Bombers B-52","year":"1957","character":"Sgt. Addressing Flyers (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bombers-b-52","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66673.jpg"},"released":1}
Bombers B-52
Bombers B-52 as Sgt. Addressing Flyers (uncredited)
{"id":66498,"title":"Man in the Shadow","year":"1957","character":"Geteman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-in-the-shadow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66498.jpg"},"released":1}
Man in the Shadow
Man in the Shadow as Geteman
{"id":35648,"title":"Davy Crockett and the River Pirates","year":"1956","character":"Sam Mason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/davy-crockett-and-the-river-pirates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35648.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates as Sam Mason
{"id":66996,"title":"Crashing Las Vegas","year":"1956","character":"Lead Gangster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crashing-las-vegas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66996.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66996.jpg"},"released":1}
Crashing Las Vegas
Crashing Las Vegas as Lead Gangster
{"id":82475,"title":"The Harder They Fall","year":"1956","character":"Reporter in Hospital (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-harder-they-fall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82475.jpg"},"released":1}
The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall as Reporter in Hospital (uncredited)
{"id":96508,"title":"The Marauders","year":"1955","character":"Carmack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-marauders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96508.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Marauders
The Marauders as Carmack
{"id":82607,"title":"Dial Red O","year":"1955","character":"Newspaper Photographer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dial-red-o","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82607.jpg"},"released":1}
Dial Red O
Dial Red O as Newspaper Photographer
{"id":67145,"title":"Desert Sands","year":"1955","character":"Wolock - Radio Man (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desert-sands","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67145.jpg"},"released":1}
Desert Sands
Desert Sands as Wolock - Radio Man (uncredited)
{"id":96497,"title":"The Naked Street","year":"1955","character":"Finney (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-naked-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96497.jpg"},"released":1}
The Naked Street
The Naked Street as Finney (uncredited)
{"id":30639,"title":"Cry Vengeance","year":"1954","character":"Johnny Blue-Eyes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cry-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30639.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30639.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Cry Vengeance
Cry Vengeance as Johnny Blue-Eyes
{"id":67329,"title":"Pushover","year":"1954","character":"Second Bartender (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pushover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67329.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67329.jpg"},"released":1}
Pushover
Pushover as Second Bartender (uncredited)
{"id":67301,"title":"It Should Happen to You","year":"1954","character":"Photographer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-should-happen-to-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67301.jpg"},"released":1}
It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Photographer (uncredited)
{"id":7766,"title":"A Star Is Born","year":"1954","character":"Makeup Artist (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-star-is-born-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/586qmbesgah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/586qmbesgah0.jpg"},"released":1}
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Makeup Artist (uncredited)
{"id":82659,"title":"Hannah Lee: An American Primitive","year":"1953","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hannah-lee-an-american-primitive","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82659.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82659.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
Hannah Lee: An American Primitive as Doctor
{"id":67725,"title":"The Farmer Takes a Wife","year":"1953","character":"Floyd (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-farmer-takes-a-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67725.jpg"},"released":1}
The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Farmer Takes a Wife as Floyd (uncredited)
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The Wild One
The Wild One as Deputy (uncredited)
{"id":103831361,"title":"The Cisco Kid","year":1953,"character":"Carver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-cisco-kid","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831361.jpg"},"released":1}
The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid as Carver
{"id":68148,"title":"Affair in Trinidad","year":"1952","character":"Martin, Wittol's Henchman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/affair-in-trinidad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68148.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Affair in Trinidad
Affair in Trinidad as Martin, Wittol's Henchman (uncredited)
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1951
The Living Christ Series
The Living Christ Series as Habor