Douglas Spencer
Actor

Douglas Spencer Net Worth

Douglas Spencer was an American actor and miscellaneous crew member born on February 10, 1910 in Princeton, Illinois. He is best known for his work on The Thing from Another World (1951), The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) and This Island Earth (1955). He passed away on October 6, 1960 in Los Angeles, California.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day February 10, 1910
Birth Place  Princeton, Illinois, United States
Age 110 YEARS OLD
Died On October 6, 1960(1960-10-06) (aged 50)\nLos Angeles, California, United States
Birth Sign Pisces
Cause of death Complications from Diabetes
Resting place Oakland Cemetery, Princeton, Illinois
Occupation Actor
Years active 1939-1960

💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)

Douglas Spencer, a well-known figure in the United States entertainment industry, is anticipated to possess a substantial net worth of $20 million by the year 2024. Renowned for his exceptional talent and versatility, Spencer has made a mark in the industry as both an esteemed actor and a valuable member of miscellaneous crews. With his incredible contributions to various productions, he has not only gained immense popularity but also managed to accumulate an impressive wealth over the years. As the years progress, Douglas Spencer continues to solidify his position as a highly successful and influential individual in the world of film and television.

Biography/Timeline

1945

He worked as a stand-in and in production departments. An early featured film appearance of Spencer was in 1945's The Lost Weekend where he portrayed a delusional patient in the alcoholic ward at Bellevue Hospital, tormented by visions of beetles crawling over him in a fit of delerium tremens. He also appeared in The Big Clock (1948), Monkey Business with Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and Cary Grant (1952). Also in the western classic Shane with Alan Ladd (1953) as "Swede" and in the thriller The Glass Wall (1953). The balding, lanky actor usually appeared in films as a Doctor or wise-cracking reporter, as he did in Houdini (1953) and Them! (1954). He appeared in a number of science fiction and fantasy themed movies, including reporter Ned Scott in the horror classic The Thing from Another World (1951), in which he uttered the film's final line: "Keep watching the skies!". Spencer also had a memorable role as a two-headed Martian in The Twilight Zone episode, aired the year after his death, "Mr. Dingle, the Strong", and played the role of Mr. Kraler, a protector of Anne Frank, in the 1959 film The Diary of Anne Frank, for a total of 83 films and TV shows. Other notable appearances (often uncredited):

1948

Although he appeared in numerous films, he was in real-life Ray Milland's stand-in. He was given small uncredited acting parts in Milland's films, which led to his being cast in several featured parts including The Big Clock (1948), The Monitor in This Island Earth (1955) and as Scotty the reporter in The Thing from Another World (1951).

1960

Spencer died from complications of diabetes on 6 October 1960, Los Angeles, California.

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