Ted Adams (actor)
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March 17, 1890
Ted Adams | |
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.jpg) Adams in Stagecoach to Denver (1946) | |
| Born | Richard Theodore Adams March 17, 1890 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1973 (aged 83) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Chapel Of The Pines Crematory |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1926–1952 |
| Spouse | Charlotte Adams |
Richard Theodore Adams[1] (March 17, 1890 – September 24, 1973)[2] was an American film actor who appeared in nearly 200 films between 1926 and 1952.
Adams was born in New York City.[1] He appeared with his parents in their vaudeville act and later attended Cornell University.[1] He served in World War I and World War II in the US Navy.[1]
Career
Adams' film career spanned more than three decades and included roles "on both sides of the law".[3] He worked primarily in B-Westerns, often as a villain. Studios for which he worked included Monogram and PRC, and he was often seen in films that starred Johnny Mack Brown or Bob Steele.[2] He also appeared in serials, including The Mysterious Pilot (1937), Holt of the Secret Service (1941), Daredevils of the West (1943), and King of the Rocket Men (1949).[3]
Later life and death
Late in his career, Adams acted on television Westerns, including The Cisco Kid, Cowboy G-Men, and The Lone Ranger.[2] On September 24, 1973, Adams died in Los Angeles, California, at age 83.[1] His remains were cremated and are interred at Chapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles.[4]
