John Zaremba
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 22, 1908
Died | December 15, 1986 | (aged 78)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1950–1986 |
Spouse | Eleanor Zaremba |
John Zaremba (October 22, 1908 – December 15, 1986) was an American actor most noted for supporting roles on science fiction films and television series.
He was born in Chicago. Before his acting career, he was a journalist for the Grand Rapids Press and Chicago Tribune newspapers until 1949, when he moved to Hollywood. He died in Newport Beach, California.
In 1962 Zaremba appeared as Stone on the TV western The Virginian in the episode titled "It tolls for Thee." On Alfred Hitchcock Presents, he played the Coroner in the 1963 episode "The Dark Pool" and the judge in the 1963 episode "Starring the Defense", and was on 2 other episodes. Zaremba's regular roles in TV series included Dr. Harold Jansen in Ben Casey (1961–1966),[1] Dr. Raymond Swain in The Time Tunnel (1966–1967),[1]: 1086–1087 , and a judge in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971-1974),[1]: 804 .
Zaremba was also the commercial spokesperson for Hills Brothers Coffee in the 1970s and early 1980s, playing a fictional coffee bean buyer, traveling the world in search of the best quality coffee beans.[2]
Career
Zaremba appeared in 139 films and television shows.
Film
- Pirates of the High Seas (1950, Serial) - Dr. Schmidt [Ch.10] (uncredited)
- Young Man with Ideas (1952) - Court Clerk (uncredited)
- The Magnetic Monster (1953) - Chief Watson
- Human Desire (1954) - 'Russ' Russell, Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Tight Spot (1955) - Second Policeman (uncredited)
- Cell 2455, Death Row (1955) - District Attorney (uncredited)
- 5 Against the House (1955) - Robert Fenton (uncredited)
- Chicago Syndicate (1955) - Det. Lt. Robert Fenton
- Apache Ambush (1955) - The President's Secretary (uncredited)
- Ransom! (1956) - Telephone Technician (uncredited)
- The Houston Story (1956) - Emile Constant
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) - Prof. Kanter
- He Laughed Last (1956) - Big Dan's Doctor (uncredited)
- The Power and the Prize (1956) - Fred Delehanty - Office Worker (uncredited)
- Reprisal! (1956) - Mr. Willard (uncredited)
- Hit and Run (1957) - Doctor
- The Night the World Exploded (1957) - Daniel J. Winters (Asst. Secretary of Defense) (uncredited)
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) - Dr. Judson Uhl
- Zero Hour! (1957) - Passenger with Sick Wife (uncredited)
- The Power of the Resurrection (1958) - Samuel
- Young and Wild (1958) - Sgt. Larsen
- Juvenile Jungle (1958) - Mr. Murray (uncredited)
- The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) - Assistant District Attorney Heller (uncredited)
- The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) - Military Prosecutor (uncredited)
- Tarawa Beachhead (1958) - Second Staff Officer Speaking (uncredited)
- Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) - Police Lt. Boyle
- Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) - Air Admiral (uncredited)
- Vice Raid (1960) - Sidney Marsh (uncredited)
- Because They're Young (1960) - Mr. Trent (uncredited)
- The Gallant Hours (1960) - Maj. Gen. Millard F. Harmon (uncredited)
- Key Witness (1960) - Reporter (uncredited)
- The Lawbreakers (1961) - Sergeant John Ervine
- Moon Pilot (1962) - Security Officer Conducting Lineup (uncredited)
- Dangerous Charter (1962) - Police Detective
- A Gathering of Eagles (1963) - Flight Surgeon (uncredited)
- Follow Me, Boys! (1966) - Ralph's Lawyer (uncredited)
- R. P. M. (1970) - President Tyler
- Scandalous John (1971) - Wales
- The War Between Men and Women (1972) - Minister
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) - Lawyer - First Team
- Brothers (1977) - Judge #2
- Return to Fantasy Island (1978) - Dr. Croyden
Television
- I Led Three Lives (1953-1956) - Special Agent Jerry Dressler
- Dragnet (1955)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1957-1962) - Various characters
- Sea Hunt (1959-1961) - Dr. Bruney / George Emerson / Police Chief Coleman / Lee Bellum / Charlie Keller / Dr. Bartock
- Zorro (1959) - Magistrado
- Maverick (1960) - Gantry
- Dennis the Menace (1961) - Arthur Prilych
- Disneyland (1961) - Reverend Graves
- Ben Casey (1961-1965) - Dr. Harold Jensen
- The Virginian (1962-1967) - Mayor / Polk / Warden / Undertaker / Stone
- Perry Mason (1962-1963) - Medical Examiner / Coroner's Physician / Doctor Wales / Autopsy Surgeon
- McHale's Navy (1963-1965) - Admiral Edgar Hardesy
- Lassie (1963-1965) - Dr. Walker / Ralph Henderson / Dr. Temple
- The Twilight Zone (1963) - Horn Player
- Burke's Law (1963) - Lt. Charlie Johnson
- Twelve O'Clock High (1964-1966) - Gen. Homer Stoneman
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964-1965) - Admiral Johnson / Dr. Selby
- The Fugitive (1964) - Druggist
- Peyton Place (1965) - Dr. Kessler
- The Munsters (1965) - Charlie
- Batman (1966) - Kolevater
- The F.B.I. (1965-1972) - Hotel Guest / Winston Keller / Hackett / Colonel Novin
- Daniel Boone (1966) - Chaumet
- Ironside (1967-1971) - Dr. Ward / Doctor / Dean Morris / Dr. Michaels
- The Time Tunnel (1967) - Dr. Raymond Swain
- The Invaders (1967) - Professor Ed Harrison / General
- Bonanza (1968-1972) - Judge Wilcox / Judge / Dr. Menring / Charles
- Lancer (1968-1969) - Hotel Clerk
- The Wild Wild West (1968) - Dr. Paul Eddington
- Mission: Impossible (1968) - Dr. Jacob Bowman
- The High Chaparral (1969) - Price
- Land of the Giants (1969) - Dr. Lalor
- Get Smart (1970) - Senator Brookside
- Cannon (1972-1975) - Arthur Allen Royce / Judge Holcomb / Theodore Croft
- All in the Family (1972) - Anesthetist
- The Streets of San Francisco (1974-1976) - Mr. Zabrockie / Mr. Schultz / Dr. Thompson
- Barnaby Jones (1974-1980) - Ralph Luxor / Mr. Stevenson
- Columbo (1974) - Coroner
- S.W.A.T. (1975) - Howard Redding
- Charlie's Angels (1976-1980) - Judge Towers / Dr. Stafford
- Dallas. (1978-1986) - Dr. Harlen Danvers (final appearance)
- Little House on the Prairie (1979-1981) - Judge Adams
References
- ^ a b c Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ "John Zaremba Starred in Hill Bros. Ads : Actor Known for TV Coffee Spots Dies". Los Angeles Times. 1986-12-20. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
External links
- John Zaremba at IMDb