Don Porter
Actor

Don Porter Net Worth

Don Porter was a veteran actor who began his career in the 1940s, appearing in "B" films and on stage. He was signed to a contract with Universal Studios in 1939 and went on to appear in a variety of films. In the 1950s, he refocused his career on television, and found success with roles such as Ann Sothern's exasperated boss in "Private Secretary" and Sally Field's bemused dad in "Gidget". He continued to appear in films and television until his death in 1997 at the age of 84. He was married to actress Peggy Converse, and the couple often appeared together on stage in the 1960s.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director, Sound Department
Birth Day September 24, 1912
Birth Place  Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Age 108 YEARS OLD
Died On February 11, 1997(1997-02-11) (aged 84)\nBeverly Hills, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Libra
Occupation Actor
Years active 1939 – 1988
Spouse(s) Peggy Converse (m. 1944)

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)

Don Porter's net worth is estimated to be $1.1 million in 2024. He is a multi-talented individual known for his work as an actor, director, and sound department professional in the United States. With a diverse range of skills and experience in the entertainment industry, Porter has made a name for himself and accumulated a significant amount of wealth. His contributions to various projects, be it in front of the camera or behind the scenes, have undoubtedly helped him build his net worth over the years.

Biography/Timeline

1930

Born in Miami, Oklahoma, Porter began his acting career in the late 1930s. Porter's obituary in the Deseret News reported that his career in show Business began in Portland, Oregon, after he served in World War II.

1940

He appeared in various films in the 1940s before landing the role of Peter Sands, the boss of Susan Camille MacNamara (Ann Sothern) on the 1950s sitcom Private Secretary. A retooled version of the series appeared later, titled The Ann Sothern Show. It featured many of the same actors, including Porter as hotel manager James Devery, in the venue of a fashionable New York City hotel. He later guest starred on episodes of Green Acres, Love, American Style, The Mod Squad, Barnaby Jones, The Six Million Dollar Man, Hawaii Five-O, Three's Company (on which he played Jack Tripper's uncle), and Switch. Porter also had a lucrative stage career that included the long-running hit Any Wednesday (1964) opposite Sandy Dennis and Gene Hackman.

1952

Porter also appeared in numerous films including The Turning Point (1952), Our Miss Brooks (1956), Gidget Goes to Rome (playing Russell Lawrence two years prior to repeating the role in the series), The Candidate (1972), and as Mr. Upson in the film adaptation of Mame (1974) with Lucille Ball and Bea Arthur. Porter made his last onscreen appearance in a 1988 episode of CBS Summer Playhouse.

1968

Besides his work in film and television, Porter was active on stage, as he acted in more than 200 plays. His Broadway credits include The Front Page (1968), Plaza Suite (1967), and Any Wednesday (1963).

1997

Porter was married to Actress Peggy Converse with whom he had two children. He died at the age of 84 at his home in Beverly Hills, California on February 11, 1997. He was survived by his wife, a son, two sisters, a brother, and two grandchildren.

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