Glenn Langan (July 8, 1917 – January 26, 1991) was an American character actor on stage and films.

Glenn Langan
Born(1917-07-08)July 8, 1917
DiedJanuary 26, 1991(1991-01-26) (aged 73)
Years active1939–1971
Spouse(s)Helen Weston
Adele Jergens (1951-his death)[1]
Children1

Early years

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Born in Denver, Colorado, Langan was the son of Thomas Langan and Kate Quinn Langan.[2] He attended schools there. His early training in theatre came in Denver,[3] where he was stage manager at Elitch's Gardens, handling various behind-the-scenes duties.[4]

Langan went to New York, washing dishes in a cafeteria and taking other jobs while he sought acting jobs by visiting producers' offices. Fainting on a street resulted in a stay in Polyclinic Hospital for treatment of malnutrition.[4]

Career

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Langan made his Broadway debut in Glamour Preferred (1940). His other Broadway credits included A Kiss for Cinderella (1942), and Fancy Meeting You Again (1952).[5] He made his credited film debut in The Return of Doctor X (1939).[6] His other stage experiences included performing in Johnny Belinda and Glamor Preferred.[4]

Langan appeared as a French professor in the romantic Margie (1946), a devoted young doctor protecting Gene Tierney from the evil machinations of Vincent Price in Dragonwyck (1946), and as one of the psychiatrists looking after demented patient Olivia de Havilland in The Snake Pit (1948). Langan also portrayed a privateer captain in Forever Amber (1947).[citation needed]

On old-time radio, Langan starred as police inspector Barton Drake on the Mutual crime drama Murder Is My Hobby.[7] He also starred on the syndicated Mystery Is My Hobby, a revision of the earlier program.[7]: 250–251 

Langan's work on television included portraying Jeff Standish on the comedy series Boss Lady (1952).[8] On November 20, 1950, Langan co-starred with Mabel Taliaferro in "The Floor of Heaven" on Studio One on TV.[9]

Later years/family

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Langan was married to actress Adele Jergens, with whom he had a son, Tracy.[3] He had earlier been married to showgirl Helen Weston.[4]

Death

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On January 26, 1991, Langan died of lymphoma at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, California, aged 73.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1939 Everybody's Hobby Ranger Uncredited
Dust Be My Destiny Warden's Secretary Uncredited
Espionage Agent Student Uncredited
The Return of Doctor X Intern
1942 Flight Lieutenant Lt. Anderson's Orderly Uncredited
1943 Action in the North Atlantic Gun Crewman Uncredited
The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler Youth Leader Uncredited
Riding High Jack Holbrook
1944 Four Jills in a Jeep Capt. Stewart Uncredited
Wing and a Prayer Executive Officer
In the Meantime, Darling Lt. Larkin Uncredited
Something for the Boys Lieutenant Ashley Crothers
1945 Hangover Square Eddie Carstairs
A Bell for Adano Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN
1946 Sentimental Journey Judson
Dragonwyck Dr. Jeff Turner
Margie Prof. Ralph Fontayne
1947 The Homestretch Bill Van Dyke III
Forever Amber Capt. Rex Morgan
1948 Fury at Furnace Creek Capt. Rufe Blackwell / Sam Gilmore
The Snake Pit Dr. Terry
1949 Treasure of Monte Cristo Edmund Dantes
1950 The Iroquois Trail Capt. Jonathan West
Rapture Pietro Leoni
1952 Hangman's Knot Capt. Petersen
1953 One Girl's Confession Johnny
99 River Street Lloyd Morgan
1954 The Big Chase Officer Pete Grayson
1955 Outlaw Treasure Sam Casey
1957 Jungle Heat Roger McRae
The Amazing Colossal Man Lt. Col. Glenn Manning
1965 Mutiny in Outer Space Gen. Knowland
1966 Women of the Prehistoric Planet Capt. Ross
1970 Chisum Colonel Nathan Dudley
1971 The Andromeda Strain Cabinet Secretary Uncredited

References

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  1. ^ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-obituary-for-glenn-langan-age/110058706/
  2. ^ Shaffer, Rosalind (August 18, 1945). "Breaks were slow in coming for talented Glenn Langan". Tampa Bay Times. Associated Press. p. 11. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Glenn Langan Dies; Film Actor Was 73". The New York Times. January 29, 1991. p. B 5. ProQuest 108791794. Retrieved April 15, 2021 – via ProQuest.
  4. ^ a b c d Heffernan, Harold (February 18, 1946). "Glenn Langan Gets Break After Years of Waiting". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Glann Langan". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Glenn Langan profile". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924–1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 241. ISBN 978-0786445134.
  8. ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 126. ISBN 978-0786464777.
  9. ^ "Television … Highlights of the Week". Detroit Free Press. November 19, 1950. p. 22. Retrieved April 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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