Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Writer |
Birth Day | November 20, 1920 |
Birth Place | Charleston, West Virginia, United States |
Age | 100 YEARS OLD |
Died On | December 19, 2015(2015-12-19) (aged 95)\nLos Angeles, California |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Occupation | Actor, Psychologist |
Years active | 1946–1971 |
Spouse(s) | Ronnie Cowan Dick (divorced 1960) Peggy Chantler Dick (married 1963–2001, her death) |
Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
Douglas Dick, a renowned actor and writer in the United States, has an estimated net worth of $9 million projected for the year 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Douglas has charmed audiences with his exceptional acting skills and captivating writing. With numerous notable performances and contributions to the entertainment industry, he has managed to accumulate substantial wealth. Douglas's talents and accomplishments have cemented his position as a respected figure in the world of acting and writing, making his net worth a testament to his success and enduring impact.
Biography/Timeline
Dick's film debut was in The Searching Wind (1946). Producer Hal B. Wallis met Dick in a Broadway agent's office as Dick was waiting for an interview. Wallis had Dick make a screen test in New York City. The test, along with those of five other prospects, was shown to 300 women employees of Wallis' studio. Dick was the clear favorite when the women were polled, and his role in The Searching Wind was the result. His best known film role is Kenneth Lawrence in the Alfred Hitchcock film classic Rope (1948). Among his other notable films are The Red Badge of Courage (1951) and Something to Live For (1952).
On television, Douglas Dick is best known for his role as Carl Herrick in the television series, Waterfront (1954–1955).
Dick appeared once on Jim Davis' syndicated adventure series, Rescue 8. Additionally, he made two appearances on Lloyd Bridges' syndicated adventure series, Sea Hunt. He made seven guest appearances on Perry Mason throughout the duration of the CBS series from 1957 to 1966. In 1959, he played Fred Bushmiller in the title role in "The Case of the Watery Witness." In the 1962 episode, "The Case of the Glamorous Ghost," he played Walter Richey, a hotel clerk and the murderer. He played murderer Ned Chase in the 1963 episode, "The Case of the Elusive Element." He made his final appearance in 1965 as Ted Harberson in "The Case of the Wrathful Wraith."
Dick married twice: first to Ronnie Cowan until their 1960 divorce, and second to television Screenwriter Peggy Chantler from 1963 until her death in 2001. Dick retired from acting and became a Psychologist in 1971.
Dick died December 19, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 95.