fbpx
Wikipedia

Jerome Cowan

April 26, 2024

Jerome Palmer Cowan (October 6, 1897 – January 24, 1972) was an American stage, film, and television actor.

Jerome Cowan
Trailer for The Hurricane (1937)
Born
Jerome Palmer Cowan

(1897-10-06)October 6, 1897
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 1972(1972-01-24) (aged 74)
Encino, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1923–1959 (stage)
1936–1971 (film)
Spouse
Helen Dodge
​
(m. 1928)​
Children2

Early years edit

Cowan was born in New York City, the son of William Cowan, a confectioner of Scottish descent, and Julia Cowan, née Palmer.[1]

Stage edit

Cowan's Broadway debut was in We've Got to Have Money (1923). His other Broadway credits include Frankie and Johnnie (1930), Just to Remind You (1931), Rendezvous (1932), The Little Black Book (1932), Marathon (1933), Both Your Houses (1933), As Thousands Cheer (1933), Ladies' Money (1934), Paths of Glory (1935), Boy Meets Girl (1935), My Three Angels (1953), Lunatics and Lovers (1954), Rumple (1957), and Say, Darling (1958).[2]

Film edit

He was spotted by Samuel Goldwyn and was given a film contract, his first film being Beloved Enemy.[citation needed]

He appeared in more than one hundred films, but is probably best remembered for two roles in classic films: Miles Archer, the doomed private eye partner of Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon and Thomas Mara, the hapless district attorney who has to prosecute Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street.

Cowan also played Dagwood Bumstead's boss Mr. Radcliffe in several installments of Columbia Pictures' Blondie series. He also appeared in Deadline at Dawn, June Bride, and High Sierra.

Television edit

Cowan starred in Not for Publication on the DuMont Television Network in 1952.[3] In 1959 he played Horatio Styles in the episode "Winter Song" of The Alaskans, with Roger Moore. That same year, he made two guest appearances in Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr. He played murdered playwright Ernest Royce in "The Case of the Lost Last Act" and then Victor Latimore in "The Case of the Artful Dodger." He also appeared in The Twilight Zone episode "The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine" and guest-starred on Richard Diamond, Private Detective.

In the 1960–1961 television season, Cowan starred as John Larsen, the owner of Comics, Inc., and the boss of Paul Morgan, a young cartoonist portrayed by Tab Hunter in The Tab Hunter Show. In 1962, he guest starred on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. He also appeared on Daniel Boone and Going My Way, starring Gene Kelly.

In 1964 and 1965, Cowan appeared as the demanding Herbert Wilson in The Tycoon. Earlier in 1963, he appeared on The Real McCoys in its final season on CBS.

Death edit

On January 24, 1972, Cowan died at Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, California at age 74. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.[4]

Recognition edit

Cowan has a star at 6251 Hollywood Boulevard in the Television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was dedicated on February 8, 1960.[5]

Filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ Monush, Barry (2003). Screen World Presents the Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the silent era to 1965. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 154. ISBN 978-1-55783-551-2. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  2. ^ . Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  3. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 744. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.
  4. ^ "Veteran Actor Jerome Cowan Dies at 74". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. January 26, 1972. p. 40. Retrieved February 22, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ . Hollywood Walk of Fame. Archived from the original on February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2018.

External links edit

April 26, 2024
jerome, cowan, jerome, palmer, cowan, october, 1897, january, 1972, american, stage, film, television, actor, trailer, hurricane, 1937, bornjerome, palmer, cowan, 1897, october, 1897new, york, city, diedjanuary, 1972, 1972, aged, encino, angeles, california, o. Jerome Palmer Cowan October 6 1897 January 24 1972 was an American stage film and television actor Jerome CowanTrailer for The Hurricane 1937 BornJerome Palmer Cowan 1897 10 06 October 6 1897New York City U S DiedJanuary 24 1972 1972 01 24 aged 74 Encino Los Angeles California U S OccupationActorYears active1923 1959 stage 1936 1971 film SpouseHelen Dodge m 1928 wbr Children2 Contents 1 Early years 2 Stage 3 Film 4 Television 5 Death 6 Recognition 7 Filmography 8 References 9 External linksEarly years editCowan was born in New York City the son of William Cowan a confectioner of Scottish descent and Julia Cowan nee Palmer 1 Stage editCowan s Broadway debut was in We ve Got to Have Money 1923 His other Broadway credits include Frankie and Johnnie 1930 Just to Remind You 1931 Rendezvous 1932 The Little Black Book 1932 Marathon 1933 Both Your Houses 1933 As Thousands Cheer 1933 Ladies Money 1934 Paths of Glory 1935 Boy Meets Girl 1935 My Three Angels 1953 Lunatics and Lovers 1954 Rumple 1957 and Say Darling 1958 2 Film editHe was spotted by Samuel Goldwyn and was given a film contract his first film being Beloved Enemy citation needed He appeared in more than one hundred films but is probably best remembered for two roles in classic films Miles Archer the doomed private eye partner of Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon and Thomas Mara the hapless district attorney who has to prosecute Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street Cowan also played Dagwood Bumstead s boss Mr Radcliffe in several installments of Columbia Pictures Blondie series He also appeared in Deadline at Dawn June Bride and High Sierra Television editCowan starred in Not for Publication on the DuMont Television Network in 1952 3 In 1959 he played Horatio Styles in the episode Winter Song of The Alaskans with Roger Moore That same year he made two guest appearances in Perry Mason starring Raymond Burr He played murdered playwright Ernest Royce in The Case of the Lost Last Act and then Victor Latimore in The Case of the Artful Dodger He also appeared in The Twilight Zone episode The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine and guest starred on Richard Diamond Private Detective In the 1960 1961 television season Cowan starred as John Larsen the owner of Comics Inc and the boss of Paul Morgan a young cartoonist portrayed by Tab Hunter in The Tab Hunter Show In 1962 he guest starred on Mr Smith Goes to Washington He also appeared on Daniel Boone and Going My Way starring Gene Kelly In 1964 and 1965 Cowan appeared as the demanding Herbert Wilson in The Tycoon Earlier in 1963 he appeared on The Real McCoys in its final season on CBS Death editOn January 24 1972 Cowan died at Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino California at age 74 He was survived by his wife and two daughters 4 Recognition editCowan has a star at 6251 Hollywood Boulevard in the Television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame It was dedicated on February 8 1960 5 Filmography editBeloved Enemy 1936 as Tim O Rourke You Only Live Once 1937 as Dr Hill Shall We Dance 1937 as Arthur Miller New Faces of 1937 1937 as Robert Hunt Walter Wanger s Vogues of 1938 1937 as W Brockton The Hurricane 1937 as Captain Nagle The Goldwyn Follies 1938 as Director There s Always a Woman 1938 as Nick Shane St Louis Blues 1939 as Ivan DeBrett The Saint Strikes Back 1939 as Cullis East Side of Heaven 1939 as Claudius De Wolfe Exile Express 1939 as Paul Brandt The Gracie Allen Murder Case 1939 as Daniel Mirche She Married a Cop 1939 as Bob Adams The Old Maid 1939 as Joe Ralston The Great Victor Herbert 1939 as Barney Harris Wolf of New York 1940 as Cosgrave Castle on the Hudson 1940 as Ed Crowley Framed 1940 as Monty de Granville Ma He s Making Eyes at Me 1940 as Ted Carter Torrid Zone 1940 as Bob Anderson City for Conquest 1940 as Dutch The Quarterback 1940 as Townley Meet the Wildcat 1940 as Digby Vanderhood III Melody Ranch 1940 as Tommy Summerville Street of Memories 1940 as Mr Gower Victory 1940 as Martin Ricardo High Sierra 1941 as Healy The Round up 1941 as Wade McGee The Great Lie 1941 as Jock Thompson Affectionately Yours 1941 as Cullen Singapore Woman 1941 as Jim North Too Many Blondes 1941 as Ted Bronson Out of the Fog 1941 as Assistant D A Kisses for Breakfast 1941 as Lucius Lorimer Rags to Riches 1941 as Marshall Abbott Kiss the Boys Goodbye 1941 as Bert Fisher One Foot in Heaven 1941 as Dr Horrigan The Maltese Falcon 1941 as Miles Archer The Bugle Sounds 1942 as Mr Nichols A Gentleman at Heart 1942 as Finchley Mr and Mrs North 1942 as Ben Wilson Frisco Lil 1942 as Vince Warren The Girl from Alaska 1942 as Ravenhill Moontide 1942 as Dr Frank Brothers Thru Different Eyes 1942 as Jim Gardner Joan of Ozark 1942 as Phillip Munson Street of Chance 1942 as Bill Diedrich Who Done It 1942 as Marco Heller No Place for a Lady 1943 as Eddie Moore Ladies Day 1943 as Updyke banker Mission to Moscow 1943 as Spendler uncredited Silver Spurs 1943 as Jerry Johnson Hi ya Sailor 1943 as Lou Asher Find the Blackmailer 1943 as D L Trees The Crime Doctor s Strangest Case 1943 as Mallory Cartwright The Song of Bernadette 1943 as Emperor Louis Napoleon III Sing a Jingle 1944 as Andrews Mr Skeffington 1944 as Edward Morrison South of Dixie 1944 as Bill Brains Watson Minstrel Man 1944 as Bill Evans Crime by Night 1944 as Sam Campbell Guest in the House 1944 as Mr Hackett Fog Island 1945 as Kavanaugh The Crime Doctor s Courage 1945 as Jeffers Jeff Jerome G I Honeymoon 1945 as Ace Renaldo Blonde Ransom 1945 as Ice Larson The Jungle Captive 1945 as Detective W L Harrigan Hitchhike to Happiness 1945 as Tony Riggs Divorce 1945 as Jim Driscoll Behind City Lights 1945 as Perry Borden Getting Gertie s Garter 1945 as Billy One Way to Love 1946 as A J Gunther My Reputation 1946 as George Van Orman Deadline at Dawn 1946 as Lester Brady Claudia and David 1946 as Brian O Toole The Kid from Brooklyn 1946 as Fight Announcer Murder in the Music Hall 1946 as George Morgan Night in Paradise 1946 as Scribe One Exciting Week 1946 as Al Carter Deadline for Murder 1946 as Lynch Mr Ace 1946 as Peter Craig Flight to Nowhere 1946 as Gerald Porter Blondie Knows Best 1946 as Charles Peabody Blondie s Big Moment 1947 as George M Radcliffe uncredited The Perfect Marriage 1947 as Addison Manning The Unfaithful 1947 as Prosecuting Attorney Blondie s Holiday 1947 as George M Radcliffe Miracle on 34th Street 1947 as Dist Atty Thomas Mara Riffraff 1947 as Walter F Gredson Cry Wolf 1947 as Sen Caldwell Driftwood 1947 as Mayor Snyder Blondie in the Dough 1947 as George Radcliffe Dangerous Years 1947 as Weston Blondie s Anniversary 1947 as George M Radcliffe Arthur Takes Over 1948 as George Bradford So This Is New York 1948 as Francis Griffin Blondie s Reward 1948 as George M Radcliffe Wallflower 1948 as Robert Bob James Night Has a Thousand Eyes 1948 as Whitney Courtland June Bride 1948 as Carleton Towne Blondie s Secret 1948 as George Radcliffe Life of St Paul Series 1949 as Demetrius Blondie s Big Deal 1949 as George M Radcliffe The Fountainhead 1949 as Alvah Scarret The Girl from Jones Beach 1949 as Mr Graves Ruth s Attorney Scene of the Crime 1949 as Arthur Webson Blondie Hits the Jackpot 1949 as George Radcliffe Always Leave Them Laughing 1949 as Elliott Montgomery Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey 1950 as Belden Young Man with a Horn 1950 as Phil Morrison Peggy 1950 as Fred Collins When You re Smiling 1950 as Herbert Reynolds The Fuller Brush Girl 1950 as Harvey Simpson The West Point Story 1950 as Mr Jocelyn Dallas 1950 as Matt Coulter The Fat Man 1951 as Police Lieutenant Stark Criminal Lawyer 1951 as Walter Medford Disk Jockey 1951 as Marley Magnificent Adventure 1952 The System 1953 as Barry X Brady Have Rocket Will Travel 1959 as J P Morse Visit to a Small Planet 1960 as George Abercrombie Private Property 1960 as Ed Hogate All in a Night s Work 1961 as Sam Weaver Pocketful of Miracles 1961 as Mayor Critic s Choice 1963 as Joe Rosenfield Black Zoo 1963 as Jerry Stengel The Patsy 1964 as Business Executive uncredited John Goldfarb Please Come Home 1965 as Ambassadaor Brinkley Frankie and Johnny 1966 as Joe Wilbur uncredited Penelope 1966 as Bank Manager The Gnome Mobile 1967 as Dr Ramsey The Comic 1969 as LawrenceReferences edit Monush Barry 2003 Screen World Presents the Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors From the silent era to 1965 Hal Leonard Corporation p 154 ISBN 978 1 55783 551 2 Retrieved February 27 2017 Jerome Cowan search results Internet Broadway Database The Broadway League Archived from the original on February 23 2018 Retrieved February 23 2018 Brooks Tim Marsh Earle 1999 The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946 Present 7th ed New York The Ballentine Publishing Group p 744 ISBN 0 345 42923 0 Veteran Actor Jerome Cowan Dies at 74 The Los Angeles Times California Los Angeles January 26 1972 p 40 Retrieved February 22 2018 via Newspapers com nbsp Jerome Cowan Hollywood Walk of Fame Archived from the original on February 23 2018 Retrieved February 23 2018 External links edit nbsp Biography portal nbsp New York City portal nbsp Los Angeles portal nbsp California portal nbsp Theatre portal nbsp Film portal nbsp Television portal Jerome Cowan at IMDb Jerome Cowan at the Internet Broadway Database nbsp Jerome Cowan at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jerome Cowan amp oldid 1206469382, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

article

, read, download, free, free download, mp3, video, mp4, 3gp, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, picture, music, song, movie, book, game, games.