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Richard Gaines(1904-1975)

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Richard Gaines
During the 1950s, a man's car trip from L.A. to Texas turns into a Cold-War espionage drama when his car breaks down and he accepts a lift from a stranger.
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Richard Gaines was born on 23 July 1904 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Double Indemnity (1944), Ace in the Hole (1951) and The More the Merrier (1943). He was married to Brenda Marshall. He died on 20 July 1975 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 23, 1904
DiedJuly 20, 1975(70)
BornJuly 23, 1904
DiedJuly 20, 1975(70)
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Known for

Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, and Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity (1944)
Double Indemnity
8.3
  • Mr. Norton
  • 1944
Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling in Ace in the Hole (1951)
Ace in the Hole
8.1
  • Nagel
  • 1951
Jean Arthur in The More the Merrier (1943)
The More the Merrier
7.6
  • Charles J. Pendergast
  • 1943
Robert Young and Dorothy McGuire in The Enchanted Cottage (1945)
The Enchanted Cottage
7.5
  • Frederick 'Freddy' Price
  • 1945

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  • Alfred Hitchcock in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
    The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Mr. Gordon
    • 1963
  • Alfred Hitchcock in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Alfred Hitchcock Presents
    8.5
    TV Series
    • James Barrett
    • M. J. Harrison
    • 1960–1962
  • This Is the Life (1952)
    This Is the Life
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Coleman
    • 1961
  • Tony Curtis in The Outsider (1961)
    The Outsider
    7.2
    • Chairman (uncredited)
    • 1961
  • The Rebel (1959)
    The Rebel
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Jefferson Davis
    • 1961
  • Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
    Perry Mason
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Judge
    • Judge Carwell
    • Judge Treadwell
    • 1958–1961
  • Peter Loves Mary (1960)
    Peter Loves Mary
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Dean Robinson
    • 1961
  • Assignment: Underwater (1960)
    Assignment: Underwater
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. Burton
    • 1961
  • Tony Curtis and Sue Ane Langdon in The Great Impostor (1960)
    The Great Impostor
    6.9
    • State Official (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • McGarry and His Mouse
    TV Movie
    • Officer
    • 1960
  • Man with a Camera (1958)
    Man with a Camera
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jeffrey Blaine
    • 1959
  • Michael Ansara in Law of the Plainsman (1959)
    Law of the Plainsman
    8.1
    TV Series
    • J. Roberts Pawley
    • 1959
  • The Donna Reed Show (1958)
    The Donna Reed Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Dr. Elias Spaulding
    • 1959
  • Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, and John Saxon in The Big Fisherman (1959)
    The Big Fisherman
    5.5
    • Minor Role (uncredited)
    • 1959
  • Lux Playhouse (1958)
    Lux Playhouse
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Inspector Humbert
    • 1959

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Richard H. Gaines
  • Born
    • July 23, 1904
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
  • Died
    • July 20, 1975
    • North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(unknown heart problem)
  • Spouse
    • Brenda MarshallMay 31, 1937 - June 20, 1941 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Virginia Holden
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
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    • 2 Articles

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    Father of Virginia Holden.

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