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Dan Duryea (/ ˈ d ʊr i. eɪ / DUR-ee-ay, January 23, 1907 – June 7, 1968) was an American actor in film, stage, and television. Known for portraying a vast range of character roles as a villain, he nonetheless had a long career in a wide variety of leading and secondary roles.
Dan Duryea. Actor: Too Late for Tears. Dan Duryea was educated at Cornell University and worked in the advertising business before pursuing his career as an actor. Duryea made his Broadway debut in the play "Dead End."
Dan Duryea. Actor: Too Late for Tears. Dan Duryea was educated at Cornell University and worked in the advertising business before pursuing his career as an actor. Duryea made his Broadway debut in the play "Dead End."
Dan Duryea was an American actor, best known for playing an antagonist for most of his career. Dan had a long association with theater, too. He had several film noirs and westerns under his belt and had appeared in character roles in the later years of his career.
HOLLYWOOD, June 7 (AP) --- Dan Duryea, famed for his movie and television portrayals of the heel with sex appeal, died today. He was 61 years old. Mr. Duryea, who had undergone surgery for a malignancy several months ago, was pronounced dead at his hilltop home. He had collapsed in his bathroom.
Feb 5, 2018 · Never a big star but a welcome fixture in westerns and film noirs over three decades, Dan Duryea specialized in playing the heel. In those kinds of parts, no one could touch him. During the opening titles, if you saw his name just under the leading man’s, you knew you were in for a good time.
A versatile character actor for over 20 years, Dan Duryea proved that, at least in the film business, bad guys sometimes finished first. Born Jan. 23, 1907 in White Plains, NY, Dan Duryea was the son of textile salesman Richard Duryea and his wife, Mabel.