James Dobson
Biography
James Dobson was an American actor who moved from the New York stage into film and television after growing up in Greeneville, Tennessee. Before heading to Hollywood he acted in Life with Father, The Firebrand of Florence and Mr. Adam, did radio voice work as Archie Andrews, and helped write the song I'll Never Tire of You, which was recorded in 1941. His best-known role was Lieutenant Pudge McCabe in Flying Leathernecks (1951), the John Wayne film, and he also appeared with Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis in Hellcats of the Navy. Metacritic called him a supporting actor who frequently played military men and worked in many Westerns. On television he was Steward Anderson on The Love Boat and was dialogue director for McMillan and Wife, also playing several roles in its episodes.
67years old at death
- Born Greeneville
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 6 years1951 to 1957
Every film, newest first
- 1957The Tall StrangerIMDb rating 6.4
- 1952I Dream of JeanieIMDb rating 5.8
- 1951Flying LeathernecksIMDb rating 6.3
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First role
Before moving to Hollywood, Dobson worked as a stage actor in New York in productions of Life with Father, The Firebrand of Florence and Mr. Adam, and was a radio voice actor most notably as Archie Andrews.
Early training
While in the drama club at the University of Tennessee, Dobson won a trip to Hollywood. The Associated Press reported that the visit led him to choose acting as a career.
Beyond film
Dobson wrote "I'll Never Tire of You" with Cy Walter and Richard Kollmar. The Sam Donahue Orchestra recorded it in New York City on November 12, 1941, as an RCA Victor Bluebird 78 rpm single.
Behind the camera
Dobson worked as dialogue director on the McMillan and Wife television series, and in a few of its episodes he also took on various roles.
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Worked with
James Dobson shares two films with Barry Kelley, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Barry Kelley's page
John Wayne's page
Ray Teal's page
Whit Bissell's page
Robert Ryan's page
Joel McCrea's page
All films by Nicholas Ray
Thomas CarrDirector, 1 film, 1957
All films by Thomas Carr
Allan DwanDirector, 1 film, 1952
All films by Allan Dwan
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