Ralph Dumke

Ralph Dumke

Deceased · Born: Jul 25, 1899 · Died: Jan 4, 1964

Personal Details

BornJul 25, 1899 South Bend, Indiana, USA

Biography

Ralph Dumke, a talented actor, entered this world on July 25, 1899, in the vibrant city of South Bend, Indiana, USA, a place that would forever hold a special place in his heart.

As a thespian, Dumke's impressive career spanned multiple decades, with some of his most notable roles including the iconic film "All the King's Men" (1949),the thought-provoking science fiction classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956),and the gripping mystery drama "Mystery Street" (1950).

In his personal life, Dumke was married to the lovely Greta Leona Edner, a union that brought joy and companionship to his life.

Sadly, Ralph Dumke's life came to a close on January 4, 1964, in the charming city of Sherman Oaks, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Career

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1961
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The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show as Greendale Mayor Purdy
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1960
Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over as Senator Gillespie
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Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry as Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)
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1959
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace as Mr. Burnley
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1958
Lassie
Lassie as Mr. Tumulty (uncredited)
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1957
Loving You
Loving You as Jim Tallman
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Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Roland Carter
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1956
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers as Police Chief Nick Grivett
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When Gangland Strikes
When Gangland Strikes as Walter Pritchard
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Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling as Henry Opdyke
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I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy as Husband (uncredited)
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1955
Hell's Island
Hell's Island as Casino Drunk
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Artists and Models
Artists and Models as Mr. Trimm (uncredited)
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Violent Saturday
Violent Saturday as Hotel Desk Clerk
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Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best as Howard 'Mac' McGrath
{"id":67481,"title":"Massacre Canyon","year":"1954","character":"Phineas J. Canfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/massacre-canyon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67481.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Massacre Canyon
Massacre Canyon as Phineas J. Canfield
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Alaska Seas
Alaska Seas as Dad Jackson
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Rails Into Laramie
Rails Into Laramie as Frank Logan
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They Rode West
They Rode West as Dr. Gibson
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It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Beckhard (uncredited)
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{"id":67674,"title":"Lili","year":"1953","character":"M. Corvier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lili","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/594sv3iu9ur0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/594sv3iu9ur0.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Lili
Lili as M. Corvier
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{"id":67616,"title":"The Mississippi Gambler","year":"1953","character":"Caldwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mississippi-gambler","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67616.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67616.jpg"},"released":1}
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The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds as Buck Monahan (uncredited)
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1952
Holiday for Sinners
Holiday for Sinners as Mike Hennighan
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The San Francisco Story
The San Francisco Story as Winfield Holbert (as Ralph E. Dumke)
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Boots Malone
Boots Malone as Beckett
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Hurricane Smith
Hurricane Smith as Ben Hawkins
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Carbine Williams
Carbine Williams as Andrew White
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We're Not Married!
We're Not Married! as Twitchell (uncredited)
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1951
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The Law and the Lady
The Law and the Lady as James Horace Caighn
{"id":32444,"title":"The Mob","year":"1951","character":"Police Commissioner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32444.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32444.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mob
The Mob as Police Commissioner
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1950
Mystery Street
Mystery Street as Jim Black the Tattooist
{"id":68656,"title":"Where Danger Lives","year":"1950","character":"Klauber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-danger-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bas3ldfgnho.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bas3ldfgnho.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68643,"title":"The Fireball","year":"1950","character":"Bruno Crystal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fireball","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68643.jpg"},"released":1}
The Fireball
The Fireball as Bruno Crystal
{"id":68803,"title":"The Breaking Point","year":"1950","character":"Hannagan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-breaking-point","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68803.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":25130,"title":"All the King's Men","year":"1949","character":"Tiny Duffy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-the-kings-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25130.jpg"},"released":1}
1949