Ken Drake (actor)


Ken Drake was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films and TV series from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Biography

Drake was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 1921. After serving in the Navy and Marines during World War II and in Korea as a doctor, he graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse and started working with the Stage Society shortly afterwards. He appeared in over 60 television shows and in several films during his career, starting his acting career during the 1950s in films and TV series such as The Bigamist, The Shrike, Science Fiction Theatre, The Millionaire, The Silent Service, Harbor Command, Target, Highway Patrol, Mackenzie's Raiders and Border Patrol among others.
During that time, he also appeared in stage, in plays such as Othello and Medea.
He continued to appear in several films and TV series during the 1960s and 1970s like Pete and Gladys, Sea Hunt, King of Diamonds, The Everglades, Wide Country, The Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, Bat Masterson, Mission: Impossible and The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid.

Personal life and death

Drake was married to Sylvie Drake a writer, theater columnist, and critic for The [Los Angeles Times].
Drake died on January 30, 1987, in Springfield, California, at the age of 65.

Selected filmography

Film

The Bigamist - Court ClerkThe Shrike - AuthorThe Power of the Resurrection - MarcusI Bury the Living - Bill HoneggerCrime and Punishment U.S.A. - HendricksThe New Interns - Parking Lot AttendantThe Great Northfield Minnesota Raid - uncredited

Television

Science Fiction Theatre - Divinity Student Astronaut TraineeThe Millionaire - Andre the PhotographerThe Silent Service - Sailor/SeamanHarbor Command - Frank ChaneyTarget - uncreditedHighway Patrol - Joe Hodges/Ohio Cop KillerMackenzie's Raiders - Gang MemberBorder Patrol - Andre DeChagnyMen Into Space - Prof. EmersonBat Masterson - Town SheriffTombstone Territory - Marshal Dave/Frank MastersLaw of the Plainsman - Bill DownNot for Hire - Bragan/Col. BraganLock-Up - Stark/SwansonBat Masterson - Gunslinger ColbyThe Aquanauts - Elmer BursideThe Americans - BravoPeter Gunn - Prof. JodyThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Tim Murdock/Jack GreyAlcoa Presents: One Step Beyond - Maj. Warren/Gas ManBat Masterson - Scratchy/Ron Daigle/SecretPete and Gladys - Gary MilhouseSea Hunt - George Hilman/Steve Walker/Dr. Levy, Season 3, Episode 28