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Onslow Stevens

1902–1977 · Actor

Biography

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Onslow Stevens (March 29, 1902 – January 5, 1977) was an American stage, television and film actor.

Stevens became involved in performing in 1926 at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his entire family worked as performers, directors and teachers.

His Broadway debut came in Stage Door (1936). He starred over 80 films, at first as the lead actor, but mostly in character roles later in his career.

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Notable Noir Roles

Motor Patrol

1950Dir. Sam Newfield · Lt. Dearborn

A cop poses as a member of a stolen-car ring to capture the men responsible for the murder of his fiancee's brother.

Sirocco

1951Dir. Curtis Bernhardt · Emir Hassan

A mysterious American gets mixed up with gunrunners in Syria.

Outside the Law

1956Dir. Jack Arnold · Chief Agent Alec Conrad

A government agent's son wins respect and love when he challenges counterfeiters.

Full Noir Filmography

3 films · 1950–1956