Theo Marcuse
Biography
Theo Marcuse was an American character actor who worked often in television during the 1950s and 1960s, frequently playing villains. He was born in Seattle and grew up in San Francisco. He attended Stanford University, where he studied drama and classical literature, and he later trained with Guthrie McClintic. He acted on Broadway alongside Katharine Cornell and Maurice Evans, and he spent nine months touring in Medea in 1948 and 1949. He played Julius Streicher in Hitler (1962). He also appeared in The Cincinnati Kid (1965). On television he played General von Heiner in a 1967 episode of Hogan's Heroes. He also appeared in an episode of Star Trek. He died in 1967.
47years old at death
- Born Seattle
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
- Also credited as Theodore Marcuse and Theodore Carroll Marcuse
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 9 years1957 to 1966
Every film, newest first
- 1966The Glass Bottom BoatIMDb rating 6.5
- 1965The Cincinnati KidIMDb rating 7.2
- 1957The 27th DayIMDb rating 6.2
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Early training
In Guthrie McClintic's theater company, Marcuse received his training alongside Charlton Heston. He also took Broadway roles with Maurice Evans and Katharine Cornell.
A change of course
Marcuse served as a lieutenant on the submarine USS Tirante during World War II and received a Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation for heroism.
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Worked with
Theo Marcuse made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Norman Jewison
Frank TashlinDirector, 1 film, 1966
All films by Frank Tashlin
William AsherDirector, 1 film, 1957
All films by William Asher
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Bronze Star Medal | Won | ||
| Silver Star | Won | ||
Online
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