About Duke Moore
Lived 1913 – 1976 (aged 63). Duke Moore was an American actor and film actor.
Duke Moore (born James Moore; July 15, 1913 – November 16, 1976) was an American actor who has the distinction of spending his entire on-screen career in productions by Ed Wood.
Between 1953 and 1970, Moore appeared in the following for Wood:
Crossroads of Laredo Final Curtain Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) Night of the Ghouls (1959) The Sinister Urge (1960) Take it Out in Trade (1970)
Moore also received a posthumous addition to his oeuvre when outtake footage to Take it out in Trade was found in a projectionist's booth in a pornographic theater in California and subsequently released on video in "as is" form. This footage can be seen in Take it Out in Trade: The Outtakes.
Duke died from a heart attack in Hollywood, on November 16, 1976, at the age of 63.
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Who was Duke Moore?
American actor (1913-1976)
When was Duke Moore born?
Duke Moore was born on 15 July 1913.
When did Duke Moore die?
Duke Moore died on 16 November 1976 in Hollywood.
What was Duke Moore's occupation?
Duke Moore was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was Duke Moore?
Duke Moore was American.
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