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Richard Webb (actor)

January 01, 1970

John Richard Webb (September 9, 1915 – June 10, 1993) was an American film, television and radio actor.

Richard Webb
Webb as Captain Midnight (1954)
Born
John Richard Webb

(1915-09-09)September 9, 1915
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1993(1993-06-10) (aged 77)
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1941–1979
Spouses
Elizabeth Sterns
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(m. 1942, divorced)​
  • Florence Webb
Children4

He appeared in more than fifty films, including many westerns and films noir including Out of the Past (1947), Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948), I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) and Carson City (1952). Today, he may be best remembered as the star of the 1950s television series, Captain Midnight (Jet Jackson, Flying Commando in syndication), based on a long-running radio program of the same name and Border Patrol.

Early years edit

Leaving Brown University theological school in 1936 when he realized he was not meant to be a Methodist minister, Webb enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed with the 1st Coast Artillery Regiment in Panama for three years when he decided to go to Hollywood[1] attending the Bliss Hayden School of Acting.

Career edit

1940s edit

Webb was discovered by Paramount Pictures in 1940[2] where he was soon engaged as a contract player appearing in such films as I Wanted Wings, Sullivan's Travels and This Gun for Hire . During World War II he reenlisted at Fort Ord in 1942, then was commissioned in the US Army at Fort Benning ending the war as a captain; he remained in the Army Reserve rising to the rank of Major. Four months after leaving the Army he was back at Paramount in O.S.S.. After leaving Paramount Webb was originally offered a leading role in Sands of Iwo Jima. After receiving his salary and costume he was told that "powers that be" wished John Agar in the role and asked him if he would like another part in the film, that Webb accepted.[3]

1950s edit

 
Richard Webb with Mari Aldon at the Florida premiere of Distant Drums (1951)

In 1951, Webb was contracted to Warner Bros where he played in I Was a Communist for the FBI then appeared along with Gary Cooper in the "Florida Western" Distant Drums. In 1957, Webb played Ben Maxwell in the episode "The Long Hunt" of the TV series Maverick. In 1958, Webb appeared in the episode "Wheel of Fortune" of the NBC western series, Jefferson Drum. Webb in 1958 played the role of Rocky Norton in the episode "Dead Reckoning" of the ABC/Warner Bros. western series, Colt .45.

1960s edit

In 1960, Webb shot an unsuccessful television pilot for a spy series with Mark Damon, called Calling CQ.[4]

In the same year he was cast as Clay in the episode "Calico" of another ABC/WB western series, The Alaskans then played imposter Henry Walker on CBS's Rawhide in the episode "Incident of the Stargazer". He was also cast in an episode of the 1960 CBS sitcom, My Sister Eileen.

In still another 1960 role, Webb was cast as Thomas Francis Meagher in the 1960 episode "The General Who Disappeared" on the syndicated television anthology series, Death Valley Days. In a 1963 appearance, Webb was cast as Caleb in the Death Valley Days episode, "The Peacemaker".

In 1963, Webb also portrayed George C. Belter, the murdered owner of Spicy Bits, a gossip magazine, in the Perry Mason episode, "The Case of the Velvet Claws. In 1965, Webb again played the murder victim on Perry Mason, this time as Addison Powell in "The Case of the Impetuous Imp."

In 1966 Webb played greedy Furrier “Aaron Tigue” in S11E29's “The Treasure of John Walking Fox” on Gunsmoke. Webb played Lieutenant Commander Ben Finney in an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series ("Court Martial", 1967). In the 1970s, Webb became a writer and published four books on psychic phenomena.

Writing edit

Webb wrote four books, Great Ghosts of the West, Voices From Another World and These Came Back, about psychic phenomena and the occult, and The Laughs on Hollywood, a collection of anecdotes about the entertainment industry.[5]

Death edit

Hindered by a long-term respiratory illness, Webb died of a self-inflicted gunshot on June 10, 1993, in Van Nuys, California.[6]

Selected filmography edit

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
1960 Rawhide Henry Walker S2:E23, "Incident of the Stargazer"
1961 Rawhide Paul Morgan S4:E9, "The Little Fishes"
1967 Star Trek Lt. Cdr. Ben Finney S1:E20, "Court Martial"

References edit

  1. ^ Page 11 The Pantagraph January 19, 1942
  2. ^ p.33 Lenburg, Jeff Peekaboo: The Story of Veronica Lake iUniverse, 1 Aug,2001
  3. ^ Henderson, Jan Alan 1988 interview Richard Webb'...'My Adventures With Captain Midnight.' Part Three
  4. ^ p. 43 Terrace, Vincent Encyclopedia of Television Pilots, 1937-2012 McFarland, 26 Feb 2013
  5. ^ "Archives".
  6. ^ "Richard Webb, Actor And 50's TV Hero, 77". The New York Times. June 13, 1993.

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Richard Webb (actor).
  • Richard Webb at IMDb
  • Richard Webb in Captain Midnight Information and memorabilia illustrations, on the Collecting Books and Magazines website

January 01, 1970
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John Richard Webb September 9 1915 June 10 1993 was an American film television and radio actor Richard WebbWebb as Captain Midnight 1954 BornJohn Richard Webb 1915 09 09 September 9 1915Bloomington Illinois U S DiedJune 10 1993 1993 06 10 aged 77 Van Nuys California U S OccupationActorYears active1941 1979SpousesElizabeth Sterns m 1942 divorced wbr Florence WebbChildren4 He appeared in more than fifty films including many westerns and films noir including Out of the Past 1947 Night Has a Thousand Eyes 1948 I Was a Communist for the FBI 1951 and Carson City 1952 Today he may be best remembered as the star of the 1950s television series Captain Midnight Jet Jackson Flying Commando in syndication based on a long running radio program of the same name and Border Patrol Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 2 1 1940s 2 2 1950s 2 3 1960s 2 4 Writing 3 Death 4 Selected filmography 5 Television 6 References 7 External linksEarly years editLeaving Brown University theological school in 1936 when he realized he was not meant to be a Methodist minister Webb enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed with the 1st Coast Artillery Regiment in Panama for three years when he decided to go to Hollywood 1 attending the Bliss Hayden School of Acting Career edit1940s edit Webb was discovered by Paramount Pictures in 1940 2 where he was soon engaged as a contract player appearing in such films as I Wanted Wings Sullivan s Travels and This Gun for Hire During World War II he reenlisted at Fort Ord in 1942 then was commissioned in the US Army at Fort Benning ending the war as a captain he remained in the Army Reserve rising to the rank of Major Four months after leaving the Army he was back at Paramount in O S S After leaving Paramount Webb was originally offered a leading role in Sands of Iwo Jima After receiving his salary and costume he was told that powers that be wished John Agar in the role and asked him if he would like another part in the film that Webb accepted 3 1950s edit nbsp Richard Webb with Mari Aldon at the Florida premiere of Distant Drums 1951 In 1951 Webb was contracted to Warner Bros where he played in I Was a Communist for the FBI then appeared along with Gary Cooper in the Florida Western Distant Drums In 1957 Webb played Ben Maxwell in the episode The Long Hunt of the TV series Maverick In 1958 Webb appeared in the episode Wheel of Fortune of the NBC western series Jefferson Drum Webb in 1958 played the role of Rocky Norton in the episode Dead Reckoning of the ABC Warner Bros western series Colt 45 1960s edit In 1960 Webb shot an unsuccessful television pilot for a spy series with Mark Damon called Calling CQ 4 In the same year he was cast as Clay in the episode Calico of another ABC WB western series The Alaskans then played imposter Henry Walker on CBS s Rawhide in the episode Incident of the Stargazer He was also cast in an episode of the 1960 CBS sitcom My Sister Eileen In still another 1960 role Webb was cast as Thomas Francis Meagher in the 1960 episode The General Who Disappeared on the syndicated television anthology series Death Valley Days In a 1963 appearance Webb was cast as Caleb in the Death Valley Days episode The Peacemaker In 1963 Webb also portrayed George C Belter the murdered owner of Spicy Bits a gossip magazine in the Perry Mason episode The Case of the Velvet Claws In 1965 Webb again played the murder victim on Perry Mason this time as Addison Powell in The Case of the Impetuous Imp In 1966 Webb played greedy Furrier Aaron Tigue in S11E29 s The Treasure of John Walking Fox on Gunsmoke Webb played Lieutenant Commander Ben Finney in an episode of Star Trek The Original Series Court Martial 1967 In the 1970s Webb became a writer and published four books on psychic phenomena Writing edit Webb wrote four books Great Ghosts of the West Voices From Another World and These Came Back about psychic phenomena and the occult and The Laughs on Hollywood a collection of anecdotes about the entertainment industry 5 Death editHindered by a long term respiratory illness Webb died of a self inflicted gunshot on June 10 1993 in Van Nuys California 6 Selected filmography editRancho Grande 1940 Steve Ranch Guest uncredited I Wanted Wings 1941 Cadet Captain West Point Widow 1941 Intern uncredited Hold Back the Dawn 1941 Movie Actor in Role of Jeff uncredited Sullivan s Travels 1941 Radio Man Among the Living 1941 Hotel Clerk uncredited Pacific Blackout 1941 Interne uncredited The Lady Has Plans 1942 Pan Am Information Clerk uncredited The Remarkable Andrew 1942 Randall Stevens This Gun for Hire 1942 Young Man uncredited Night in New Orleans 1942 Newspaper Photographer uncredited American Empire 1942 Crane O S S 1946 Partker Variety Girl 1947 Soldier Out of the Past 1947 Jim The Big Clock 1948 Nat Sperling My Own True Love 1948 Corporal Night Has a Thousand Eyes 1948 Peter Vinson Isn t It Romantic 1948 Benjamin Logan Bride of Vengeance 1949 Prisoner uncredited A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur s Court 1949 Sir Galahad Sands of Iwo Jima 1949 Pfc Handsome Dan Shipley The Invisible Monster 1950 Serial Lane Carson I Was a Communist for the FBI 1951 Ken Crowley Starlift 1951 Col Callan Distant Drums 1951 Lt Richard Tufts This Woman Is Dangerous 1952 Franklin Mara Maru 1952 Andy Callahan Carson City 1952 Alan Kincaid The Nebraskan 1953 Ace Elliott Jubilee Trail 1954 Capt Brown Prince Valiant 1954 Sir Galahad uncredited The Black Dakotas 1954 Frank Gibbs Three Hours to Kill 1954 Carter Mastin A Star Is Born 1954 Wallace uncredited Count Three and Pray 1955 Big Artists and Models 1955 Secret Service Agent Peters The Phantom Stagecoach 1957 Tom Bradley Town Tamer 1965 Kevin Git 1965 Andrew Garrett The Cat 1966 Sheriff Vern Hillbillys in a Haunted House 1967 Agent Jim Meadows The Gay Deceivers 1969 Mr Devlin Beware The Blob 1972 Sheriff Jones Never the Twain 1974 Himself Mule Feathers 1977 One Eye final film role Television editYear Title Role Notes 1960 Rawhide Henry Walker S2 E23 Incident of the Stargazer 1961 Rawhide Paul Morgan S4 E9 The Little Fishes 1967 Star Trek Lt Cdr Ben Finney S1 E20 Court Martial References edit nbsp Illinois portal nbsp Greater Los Angeles portal nbsp California portal nbsp Film portal nbsp Television portal Page 11 The Pantagraph January 19 1942 p 33 Lenburg Jeff Peekaboo The Story of Veronica Lake iUniverse 1 Aug 2001 Henderson Jan Alan 1988 interview Richard Webb My Adventures With Captain Midnight Part Three p 43 Terrace Vincent Encyclopedia of Television Pilots 1937 2012 McFarland 26 Feb 2013 Archives Richard Webb Actor And 50 s TV Hero 77 The New York Times June 13 1993 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Richard Webb actor Richard Webb at IMDb Richard Webb in Captain Midnight Information and memorabilia illustrations on the Collecting Books and Magazines website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Richard Webb actor amp oldid 1218894724, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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