Hans Conried
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Hans Georg Conried, Jr. (April 15, 1917 - January 5, 1982) was a comic character actor and voice actor born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Contrary to popular belief, his name at birth was not Frank Foster Conried, but rather as stated.
His inimitable growl and impeccable diction were perfectly suited for portraying comic villains and other mock-sinister or cranky types.
His most important single year was 1953, in which he played major roles in three films listed below.
Live-action work
- Journey into Fear (1942) (as a member of Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre, though in a small role)
- The Twonky (1953) (an unremarkable film, but notable for featuring him in a leading role)
- The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (also 1953) (his most important leading role)
- Uncle Tonoose on The Danny Thomas Show (aka Make Room for (Grand)Daddy) (1958-1964, 1970-1971)
- Host of Fractured Flickers (1963)
Voice work
- Captain Hook in the Disney version of Peter Pan (1953)
- Snidely Whiplash in the Dudley Do-Right segment of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show (1963)
- Uncle Waldo on Hoppity Hooper (1964)
- Dr. Dred on Drak Pack (1980)