James Willard Sage (August 13, 1922 – March 17, 1974) was a Canadian–American film and television actor.
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| Born | James Willard Sage August 13, 1922 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 17, 1974 (aged 51) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1951–1974 |
Born in London, Ontario.[1] Sage began his career in 1951, where he appeared in the film The Butler's Night Off, playing the role of a crook. He performed in New York where Sage played a lead role in the stage play Hobson's Choice.[2][3] Sage played the role of the killer "Chester Davitt" in the 1954 film Dragnet.[2][4] He then played the role of "Tom Tattle" in the 1955 film It's a Dog's Life.[1][4] Sage played the role of "Jonathan Tatum" in the 1956 film The Brass Legend.[4]
Sage guest-starred in television programs including Perry Mason, Room 222, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, Peter Gunn, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hogan's Heroes, Death Valley Days, Land of the Giants, 12 O'Clock High, The Deputy, Rawhide, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, My Three Sons, The Virginian, Star Trek: The Original Series and Tales of the Texas Rangers. He played the role of "Tom Hodges" in the 1962 film That Touch of Mink.[4] Sage also played the role of "Orson Roark" in the 1963 film For Love or Money.[4] His last credit was from the detective television series Banacek.
Sage died in March 1974 in Sherman Oaks, California, at the age of 51.[5]
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | The Butler's Night Off | A Crook | |
| 1953 | Niagara | Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) | Film noir thriller film |
| 1954 | Dragnet | Chester Davitt | |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | |
| The Tender Trap | Director | Comedy film | |
| It's a Dog's Life | Tom Tattle | ||
| 1956 | Gaby | Train Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Drama film |
| The Rack | Announcer (uncredited) | ||
| Somebody Up There Likes Me | Captain Earl Woodhope (uncredited) | ||
| The Brass Legend | Jonathan Tatum | ||
| 1959 | Timbuktu | Major Leroux (uncredited) | |
| 1960 | The Great Imposter | Lt. Thornton | |
| 1961 | Lover Come Back | Wallace, Liquor Industry Representative (uncredited) | |
| 1962 | That Touch of Mink | Tom Hodges | |
| 1963 | For Love or Money | Orson Roark | |
| 1970 | Colossus: the Forbin Project | Dr. Blake | science fiction thriller film |
| Scream, Evelyn, Scream! | The Drunk | ||
| 1972 | Dirty Little Billy | Henry McCarty | Western biographical film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | The Big Story | Rolf K. Mills | Episode: "Case of the Unhappy Wife" |
| 1954 | Stories of the Century | Army Officer (uncredited) | Episode: "Clay Allison" |
| 1965 | Gunsmoke | Corly Watts | Episode “Chief Joseph" |
| 1968 | Star Trek: The Original Series | Thann | Episode: "The Empath" |
| 1969-1970 | Room 222 | Mr. Knott Mr. Ross |
Episode: "El Genio" Episode: "Funny Money" |
| 1966-1971 | The Virginian | Charlie Davis Clete Barrows |
Episode: "Harvest of Strangers" Episode: "The Fortress" Episode: "The Town Killer" |
| 1972 | Emergency! | Dr. Eccles | Episode: "Decision" |
References
edit- ^ a b "Mayor Finds Maple Leaf To Fore In Film Capital". The Daily Nugget. North Bay, Ontario, Canada. March 19, 1955. p. 5. Retrieved March 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Webb Picks Newcomers". Mirror News. Los Angeles, California. April 26, 1954. p. 17. Retrieved March 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Canuck In Hollywood". El Paso Times. El Paso, Texas. June 1, 1954. p. 17. Retrieved March 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Willard Sage". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ Doyle, Billy; Slide, Anthony (1999). The Ultimate Directory of Silent and Sound Era Performers: A Necrology of Actors and Actresses. Scarecrow Press. p. 482. ISBN 9780810835474 – via Google Books.