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During this time, Space had a recurring role as veterinarian Dr. Frank Weaver on Lassie (Jeff’s Collie in syndication). Space was cast as Ben Hudson in the 1959 episode "Hang 'Em High", on the syndicated anthology series , Death Valley Days , hosted by Stanley Andrews .
Jan 17, 1983 · Arthur Space, an actor who appeared as a regular in two long-running television shows about animals, died of cancer Thursday in his Hollywood home. He was 74 years old. Mr. Space portrayed...
Arthur Space (Frank "Doc" Weaver, DVM): Died January 13, 1983, of cancer. Paul Maxey (Matt Brockway): Died June 3, 1963, of a heart attack. Marjorie Bennett (Birdie Brockway): Died June 14, 1982, of cancer.
Acted in stock companies before appearing on Broadway in "Three Men on a Horse" and "Awake and Sing". Prolific on television, he is best remembered as Velvet's father Herbert in National Velvet (1960), and as veterinarian Doc Frank Weaver in Lassie (1954).
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He is best remembered for his recurring portrayal of the beloved veterinarian Doc Weaver on the television series Lassie. Born Charles Space, after attaining his degree in theatrical arts from Douglass College, he began his career as a leading man on the Broadway stage.
- October 12, 1908
Jan 16, 1983 · LOS ANGELES -- Arthur Space, an actor who appeared as a regular in two long-running television shows about animals, has died of cancer in his Hollywood home, it was disclosed Sunday. He was 74....
Acted in stock companies before appearing on Broadway in "Three Men on a Horse" and "Awake and Sing". Prolific on television, he is best remembered as Velvet's father Herbert in National Velvet (1960), and as veterinarian Doc Frank Weaver in Lassie (1954).
