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Donald Elson | |
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.jpg) Elson in 1957 | |
| Born | March 31, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2022 (aged 99) |
| Occupations | Film, stage and television actor |
Donald Elson (March 31, 1923 – May 7, 2022) was an American film, stage and television actor.
Life and career
[edit]Elson was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Abraham and Bertha Elson. He began his acting career in 1952, appearing in the Broadway play Desire Under the Elms.[1] He appeared in such other plays as Inherit the Wind,[2] and Threepenny Opera[1] and The Silver Whistle.[3]
Later in his career, Elson guest-starred in television programs including The Red Skelton Show,[3] Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, Lawman, Death Valley Days, Sugarfoot and The Rifleman.[4] He also appeared in films such as Julius Caesar,[5] Inherit the Wind, Day of the Outlaw, Gremlins, The Cincinnati Kid, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis and Chaplin.[6]
Elson retired from acting in 2008, last appearing in the Fox police procedural drama television series Bones.[7]
Death
[edit]Elson died on May 7, 2022, in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 99.[8][9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Donald Elson". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Third and Main". The Journal Herald. Dayton, Ohio. January 14, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Donald Elson In Lead Role: Experienced Performer To Star in Production At New Strand Theatre". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. July 10, 1954. p. 14. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 262 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Elson Wins Lead in 'Montmartre'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. December 20, 1952. p. 17. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Donald Elson". AllMovie. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Donald Elson". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Donald Elson". Forever Missed. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ "In Memorian, Fall-Winter 2022". SAG-AFTRA. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Donald Elson at IMDb
- Donald Elson at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- Rotten Tomatoes profile