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Theo Marcuse

1920 – 1967

American actor

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About Theo Marcuse

Lived 1920 – 1967 (aged 47). Theo Marcuse was an American military officer and actor.

Theodore Carroll Marcuse (August 2, 1920 – November 29, 1967 and was active in theatrical productions there.

On television he appeared on many series, including The Beverly Hillbillies, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Wild Wild West, Have Gun – Will Travel, Bonanza, Hogan's Heroes (the 1967 episode "The Hostage", as General von Heiner), Batman, Star Trek (episode "Catspaw"), The Time Tunnel, I Spy, The Monkees, Perry Mason, Peter Gunn, The Untouchables, The Twilight Zone episodes "The Trade-Ins" and "To Serve Man", and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. episodes "The Re-collectors Affair," "The Minus-X Affair," and "The Pieces of Fate Affair". His film career included roles in The Two Little Bears (1961), Hitler (1962, as Julius Streicher), A Tiger Walks (1964), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), Mara of the Wilderness (1965), Harum Scarum (1965), The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966), The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968) and The Picasso Summer (1969).

Death Marcuse died in a traffic accident in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 47. He was buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.

Partial filmography

The Desperate Women (1954) - Arzt The 27th Day (1957) - Col. Gregor (uncredited) Jeanne Eagels (1957) - Dr. Richards (uncredited) Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1959) - General Beauregard Grock / Wally / Folger /Bartender Operation Eichmann (1961) - Captain Felsner The Two Little Bears (1961) - Janos Hitler (1962) - Julius Streicher For Love or Money (1963) - Artist Sands of Beersheba (1964) - Nuri A Tiger Walks (1964) - Josef Pietz Mara of the Wilderness (1965) - Felix Harum Scarum (1965) - Sinan The Wild Wild West (1966) - Dr. Vincent Kirby The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) - Zoltan Schubach The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) - Gregor - Spy with Cigar (uncredited) The Monkees (1966, TV Series) - episode "Royal Flush" - Archduke Otto Hogan's Heroes (1967, TV Series) - The Hostage The Wild Wild West (1967) - Abdul Hassan in S3 E17 "The Night of the Headless Woman" Star Trek (1967) - episode "Catspaw" - Korob The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968) - Owl (released posthumously) The Picasso Summer (1969) - The Host (final film role; released posthumously)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Stanford University
Awards
Bronze Star Medal; Silver Star
Also known as
Theodore Marcuse, Theodore Carroll Marcuse

People in Theo Marcuse's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theo Marcuse?

American actor (1920–1967)

When was Theo Marcuse born?

Theo Marcuse was born on 2 August 1920 in Seattle.

When did Theo Marcuse die?

Theo Marcuse died on 29 November 1967 in Hollywood.

What was Theo Marcuse's occupation?

Theo Marcuse was a military officer and actor.

What nationality was Theo Marcuse?

Theo Marcuse was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theo Marcuse

· Wikidata: Q7781468

· DBpedia: Theo Marcuse

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