Ken Drake | |
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 Ken Drake in the TV series One Step Beyond , episode Night of Decision | |
| Born | November 20, 1921 |
| Died | January 30, 1987 (aged 65) Springfield, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953 - 1972 |
| Spouse | Sylvie Drake |
| Children | 2 |
Ken Drake (November 20, 1921 - January 30, 1987) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films and TV series from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Drake was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 1921. After serving in the Navy and Marines during World War II and in Korea as a doctor, he graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse and started working with the Stage Society shortly afterwards. He appeared in over 60 television shows and in several films during his career, starting his acting career during the 1950s in films and TV series such as The Bigamist , The Shrike , Science Fiction Theatre , The Millionaire , The Silent Service, Harbor Command , Target , Highway Patrol , Mackenzie's Raiders and Border Patrol among others. [1] [2]
During that time, he also appeared in stage, in plays such as Othello and Medea .
He continued to appear in several films and TV series during the 1960s and 1970s like Pete and Gladys , Sea Hunt , King of Diamonds, The Everglades , Wide Country, The Beverly Hillbillies , Bonanza , Bat Masterson , Mission: Impossible and The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid . [1] [2]
Drake was married to Sylvie Drake (née Franco) a writer, theater columnist, and critic for The Los Angeles Times . [2]
Drake died on January 30, 1987, in Springfield, California, at the age of 65. [2]
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