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James Nusser(1905-1979)

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James Nusser
James Nusser was born on 3 May 1905 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Gunsmoke (1955), Perry Mason (1957) and The Magical World of Disney (1954). He died on 6 June 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMay 3, 1905
DiedJune 6, 1979(74)
BornMay 3, 1905
DiedJune 6, 1979(74)
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Known for

James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
Gunsmoke
8.1
TV Series
  • Louie Pheeters
  • Bum
  • Crowe
  • Dick
  • Louie
  • Man
  • Nelson
  • Ranson
  • Wilkins
Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
Perry Mason
8.3
TV Series
  • Judge
Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
The Magical World of Disney
8.3
TV Series
  • Ben Forrester
Hugo Haas and Cleo Moore in One Girl's Confession (1953)
One Girl's Confession
6.4
  • Warden(as Jim Nusser)
  • 1953

Credits

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Actor

  • William Conrad in Cannon (1971)
    Cannon
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Ryan
    • 1976
  • McMillan & Wife (1971)
    McMillan & Wife
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Building Manager (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • John Wayne in Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)
    Cahill U.S. Marshal
    6.4
    • Doctor Jones
    • 1973
  • Goodnight, My Love (1972)
    Goodnight, My Love
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Night Clerk
    • 1972
  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    The Waltons
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Jake the Junkman
    • 1972
  • Mannix (1967)
    Mannix
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Charlie (uncredited)
    • 1972
  • Rod Serling in Night Gallery (1969)
    Night Gallery
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Dan (segment "The Tune in Dan's Cafe")
    • 1972
  • James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Louie Pheeters
    • Louie
    • Dick ...
    • 1956–1972
  • Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole, and Clarence Williams III in Mod Squad (1968)
    Mod Squad
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Gus
    • 1970
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Ben Forrester
    • 1970
  • Jodie Foster in Menace on the Mountain (1970)
    Menace on the Mountain
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Ben Forrester
    • 1970
  • Michael Douglas in Hail, Hero! (1969)
    Hail, Hero!
    5.3
    • Max
    • 1969
  • Then Came Bronson (1969)
    Then Came Bronson
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Ben Crosswell
    • 1969
  • Darren McGavin in The Outsider (1968)
    The Outsider
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Thin Man
    • 1968
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Jack Bowie
    • Bank Clerk
    • Mr. Yeoman the Peddlar
    • 1967–1968

Soundtrack

  • James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "Little Brown Jug" (uncredited)
    • 1963

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Jim Nusser
  • Born
    • May 3, 1905
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • June 6, 1979
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Parents
      Andrew Nusser
  • Relatives
      Charles R. Nusser(Sibling)
  • Other works
    "Gunsmoke" (CBS Radio Series 1952-1961) - Various episodes.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Stubble-faced character actor, best remembered as town drunk Louie Pheeters in Gunsmoke (1955). Had a drinking problem in real life, as well. Enjoyed a long career in radio, almost invariably in western programs ("Gunsmoke" from 1952-1961, "Fort Laramie", "Wild Bill Hickock", "The Roy Rogers Show"). Friend of actor Jim Backus.

FAQ

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  • When did James Nusser die?
    June 6, 1979
  • How did James Nusser die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was James Nusser when he died?
    74 years old
  • Where did James Nusser die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was James Nusser born?
    May 3, 1905

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