Quentin Sondergaard
American film and television actor (1925–1984)
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Quentin Charles Sondergaard (January 11, 1925 – February 15, 1984) was an American film and television actor.[1] He was known for playing Deputy Sheriff Quint in the American western television series Tombstone Territory.
January 11, 1925
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| Born | Quentin Charles Sondergaard January 11, 1925 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1984 (aged 59) |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1951–1982 |
Career
Sondergaard began his career in 1951, first appearing in the film Badman's Gold, where he played Rambo. Later in his career, Sondergaard guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Zane Grey Theatre,[2] Wagon Train, Death Valley Days, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, The Wild Wild West and Bonanza. He also appeared and co-starred in films, such as, The Miracle, This Property Is Condemned,[3][4] Five Guns to Tombstone and Gunfight in Abilene. Sondergaard retired in 1982, last appearing in the film The Ghost Dance, where he played the campus guard.[5]
Personal life
Sondergaard died in February 1984 in Riverside County, California, at the age of 59.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Badman's Gold | Rambo | |
| 1959 | The Miracle | Guarda | Uncredited |
| 1960 | Five Guns to Tombstone | Hank | |
| 1966 | This Property Is Condemned | Hank | |
| 1967 | Gunfight in Abilene | Cattleman | Uncredited |
| 1982 | The Ghost Dance | Campus Guard |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Highway Patrol | First Pusher | Episode: "Narcotics" |
| 1957, 1960 | Have Gun – Will Travel | Billy Wheeler / Townsman | 2 episodes |
| 1957–1965 | Death Valley Days | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 1958 | Trackdown | Townsman | Episode: "Chinese Cowboy" |
| 1958 | Buckskin | Ferd | Episode: "Miss Pringle" |
| 1958 | Men of Annapolis | O'Grady | 2 episodes |
| 1958–1959 | The Californians | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 1958–1960 | Tombstone Territory | Deputy Quint | 24 episodes |
| 1958–1961 | Bat Masterson | Various roles | 5 episodes |
| 1959 | U.S. Marshal | Pete Magna | Episode: "Gold Is Where You Find It" |
| 1959 | Black Saddle | Chuck | Episode: "Client: Travers" |
| 1959 | Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre | Cpl. Johnson / Barney Hollis | 2 episodes |
| 1959 | Rescue 8 | Gate Guard | Episode: "Tower of Hate" |
| 1959 | Tales of Wells Fargo | Henchman Sam | Episode: "The Little Man" |
| 1959 | Dragnet | Dennis Carls | Episode: "The Big Counterfeit" |
| 1959 | The Deputy | Tomick | Episode: "Badge for a Day" |
| 1959 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Shotgun Rider / Road Agent | 2 episodes |
| 1959 | Shotgun Slade | Joe Cassidy | Episode: "Too Smart to Love" |
| 1959, 1960 | Wagon Train | Trooper / Josh Charvanaugh | 2 episodes |
| 1960 | Overland Trail | Jack Rance | Episode: "West of Boston" |
| 1961 | Klondike | Guard | Episode: "The Golden Burro" |
| 1961 | Gunslinger | Messenger | Episode: "The Diehards" |
| 1961–1962 | Gunsmoke | Hank / Friend / Cowboy | 3 episodes |
| 1962 | Rawhide | Morse | Episode: "Gold Fever" |
| 1963 | The Untouchables | Lennie | Episode: "An Eye for an Eye" |
| 1963 | Arrest and Trial | Policeman | Episode: "The Quality of Justice" |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre | Barman | Episode: "The Name of the Game" |
| 1965 | My Three Sons | Policeman | 2 episodes |
| 1965–1969 | Bonanza | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 1966 | A Man Called Shenandoah | Deputy | Episode: "A Long Way Home" |
| 1966–1968 | The Wild Wild West | Driver/ Various roles | S3 E17/ 3 episodes |
| 1966–1968 | The Virginian | 7 episodes | |
| 1967 | Hondo | Stoner | Episode: "Hondo and the Hanging Town" |
| 1967 | Iron Horse | Guard / Sgt. Harris | 2 episodes |
| 1968 | The Outcasts | Sergeant | Episode: "The Night Riders" |
| 1968, 1970 | Adam-12 | Tom Oaks / Lt. Moore | 2 episodes |
| 1969 | The Name of the Game | 1st Worker | Episode: "Blind Man's Bluff" |
