Don Hanmer
American actor (1919–2003)
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Donald L. Hanmer (October 17, 1919 – May 24, 2003) was an American film actor.
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| Born | October 17, 1919 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 2003 (aged 83) Monterey, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–1991 |
| Spouse(s) | Jocelyn Brando (div. 1950) Susan Tucker Huntington |
| Children | 4[citation needed] |
Early years
Hanmer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 17, 1919.[1] He attended the Goodman School of Acting in Chicago on a scholarship for three years and graduated from the Actors Studio.[2]
He also served in the U. S. Army.[2]
Career
He began his career on Broadway, where he was considered once a big hit. His Broadway credits included Winged Victory (1943), Yellow Jack (1944), Galileo (1947), Sundown Beach (1948), My Name Is Aquilon (1949), The Man (1950), and The Ponder Heart (1956).[1]
He appeared in 90 films between 1945 until 1991.
In 1966, he played a barber on the TV Western Series Gunsmoke in “Gunfighter, RIP” (S12, E6).
In 1968, he played liquor store owner Martin Bramer on the TV Police Series Adam-12 in “And You Want Me to Get Married!” (S1, E6).
Hanmer won a Donaldson Award for his performance when the Actors Studio produced Sundown Beach (1948).[2]
Personal life and death
He died in Monterey, California from cancer at age 83. He was first married to actress Jocelyn Brando, and, later, to Susan Tucker Huntington.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1944 | Winged Victory | Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Tales of Tomorrow | Season 2 Episode 17: "The Fatal Flower" | |
| 1956 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Cutter | Season 2 Episode 11: "The Better Bargain" |
| 1962 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Vern Byers | Season 7 Episode 17: "The Faith of Aaron Menefee" |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Wormer | Season 1 Episode 6: "Final Vow" |
| 1963 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Leo Lloyd | Season 1 Episode 24: "The Star Juror" |
| 1964 | Vom Himmel gefallen | Sergeant Coppenbarger | |
| 1968 | The Counterfeit Killer | O'Hara | |
| 1970 | They Call Me Mister Tibbs! | Pusher | Uncredited |
| 1971 | Drive, He Said | Director of Athletics | |
| 1973 | Papillon | Butterfly Trader | |
| 1974 | Newman's Law | Real Estate Agent | |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Punch | |
| 1984 | Rhinestone | Sid | |
| 1989 | Homer and Eddie | Cashier #2 | |
| 1989 | Caddie Woodlawn | Townsman #1 |