Christian Drake
Biography
Chris Drake was an American actor whose screen career began with a bit part in an RKO film, after which the studio signed him to a long-term contract. Born near Richmond, Virginia, he moved with his family to California at age ten. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and later took the leading role in Forever My Love and co-starred in the science fiction film Them! (1954). His best known part was opposite Irish McCalla in the 1950s series Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, and he also worked on television in Lassie, Dragnet, The Lone Ranger, Stories of the Century and Tales of Wells Fargo. He later sold real estate in California, retired to Virginia and died there in 2006.
82years old at death
- Born Richmond
- Died Williamsburg
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 9 years1945 to 1954
Every film, newest first
- 1954Them!IMDb rating 7.2
- 1945A Walk in the SunIMDb rating 6.9
- 1945Delightfully DangerousIMDb rating 6.0
- 1945Two O'Clock CourageIMDb rating 6.5
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Big break
After a bit part in an RKO film, Drake was signed by the studio to a long-term contract, which launched his career.
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Lewis MilestoneDirector, 1 film, 1945
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