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Cliff Clark

1889–1953 · Actor

Biography

Cliff Clark (June 10, 1889 – February 8, 1953) was an American actor. He entered the film business in 1937 after a substantial stage career and appeared in over 200 Hollywood films. In the last years of his life, he also played in a number of television productions.

Clark mostly played minor supporting roles. A specialty of his were policemen, inspectors and sheriffs. He appeared in a recurring role as Inspector Donovan in the Falcon film series at RKO Pictures during the 1940s.

Notable Noir Roles

Raw Deal

1948Dir. Anthony Mann · Gates

Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for his accomplice Rick, a sadistic mobster who owes him $50,000 from the job they pulled. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, assuming tha…

The Sound of Fury

1950Dir. Cy Endfield · Sheriff Lem Demig

A family man – desperate for a job – latches onto a friend who encourages him into being a criminal.

Full Noir Filmography

2 films · 1948–1950