Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 30, 1911
Died
May 21, 1998 (age 86)
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Daniel Vincent Fowley
Douglas V. Fowley
Doug Fowley
Douglas V. Frowley
Douglas Fowley
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas Fowley (born Daniel Vincent Fowley; May 30, 1911 – May 21, 1998) was an American movie and television actor in more than 240 films and dozens of television programs. Fowley is probably best remembered for his role as the frustrated movie director Roscoe Dexter in Singin' in the Rain (1952), and for his regular supporting role as Doc Holliday in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
Known For
TV
Perry Mason
Rubin Cason
1957
TV
Bonanza
Ned Conrad
1959
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Hobo
1960
TV
Lassie
1954
TV
Wagon Train
Ed Graham
1957
TV
The Virginian
Sorrowful
1962
TV
The Virginian
Sheriff Ben Tolliver
1962
TV
The Rockford Files
Ted (as Douglas V. Fowley)
1974
TV
My Three Sons
Toby Chambers
1960
TV
Cheyenne
Pritchard
1955
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Luke
1956
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Frank Harvey
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Police Lt.
1952
TV
Daniel Boone
Rufus C. Hoops
1964
TV
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Tolliver Bender
1958
TV
The Red Skelton Show
Pete
1951
TV
The Red Skelton Show
Muggsy
1951
TV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
TV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Doc Holliday
1955
TV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Doc Fabrique
1955
Filmography
2002FilmGene Kelly: Anatomy of a Danceras Self (archive footage)1994FilmWyatt Earp: Return to Tombstoneas Doc Holliday / Doc Fabrique (flashback sequences) (archive footage)1979TVDetective School1979FilmThe North Avenue Irregularsas Delaney1977FilmSunshine Christmasas Stanley1977TVCHiPsas Barney (as Douglas V. Fowley)1977FilmThe White Buffaloas Amos Bixby1977FilmBlack Oak Conspiracyas Bryan Hancock (as Douglas V. Fowley)1977FilmThe Golden Dogas Narrator1976FilmFrom Noon Till Threeas Buck Bowers1976TVFamilyas Watchman1975TVSwitchas Jake1975FilmStarsky & Hutchas Lijah1974TVKolchak: The Night Stalkeras The Super1974TVThe Rockford Filesas Ted (as Douglas V. Fowley)1974FilmHomebodiesas Mr. Crawford1973FilmWalking Tallas Judge Clarke1972FilmRun, Cougar, Runas Joe Bickley1972TVKung Fuas Trapper1972TVThe Streets of San Francisco1972FilmHere Comes the Judge1971TVO'Hara, U.S. Treasury1969FilmThe Good Guys and the Bad Guysas Grundy1969TVMy World and Welcome to It1968TVMayberry R.F.D.as Judson1967TVThe Guns of Will Sonnett1967TVThe Second Hundred Yearsas Henry Sykes1967FilmPistols 'n' Petticoatsas Grandpa Andrew Hanks1966TVPistols 'n' Petticoatsas Grandpa Andrew Hanks1965TVLaredo1965TVBrandedas Jed Peck1964FilmGuns of Diabloas Mr. Knudsen1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964TVDaniel Booneas Rufus C. Hoops1964Film7 Faces of Dr. Laoas Toothless Cowboy1963TVThe Bill Dana Show1963TVTemple Houstonas Doc Webb1962TVThe Lucy Showas Indian Chief1962TVThe Virginianas Sorrowful1961FilmBarabbasas Vasasio1961TVHazelas Mr. Jeffries1961FilmBuffalo Gunas Sheriff1960FilmDesire in the Dustas Zuba Wilson1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Hobo1960TVMy Three Sonsas Toby Chambers1959TVBonanzaas Ned Conrad1959TVTightrope1958FilmThe Geisha Boyas GI in Korea (uncredited)1958TVThe Texan1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Tolliver Bender1958TVJefferson Drumas Wooley1958TVSea Huntas Pop1958FilmA Gift for Heidias Alm Uncle1957FilmRaiders of Old Californiaas Sheriff1957TVTrackdownas Carlson1957TVAlcoa Theatreas Pop1957TVPerry Masonas Rubin Cason1957TVWagon Trainas Ed Graham1957TVRichard Diamond, Private Detectiveas Bailey1957FilmBayouas Emil Hebert1957FilmThe Badge of Marshal Brennanas Marshal Brennan1957FilmKelly and Meas Dave Gans1956FilmRock, Pretty Babyas Pop Wright1956FilmMan from Del Rioas Doc Adams1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Luke1956TVState Trooper1956FilmBandido!as McGhee1956FilmThe Broken Staras Hiram Charleton1955FilmTexas Ladyas Clay Ballard (Clarion owner)1955TVThe Great Gildersleeve1955TVCheyenneas Pritchard1955FilmThe Girl Rushas Charlie - Stickman1955TVGunsmokeas Buck Doolin1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1955FilmThe Lonesome Trailas Crazy Charley Bonesteel1955FilmThe Matchmaking Marshalas Jack Ruskin1955TVThe Millionaireas Tom Diamond1954FilmDeep in My Heartas Harold Butterfield (uncredited)1954TVDecember Bride1954TVStudio 571954TVLassie1954FilmThe High and the Mightyas Alsop1954FilmThe Lone Gunas Bartender1954FilmCasanova's Big Nightas Second Prisoner1954FilmSouthwest Passageas Toad Ellis1954FilmUntamed Heiressas Pal1954TVPublic Defender1954FilmThe Naked Jungleas Medicine Man1954FilmWith This Ringas Gordon, Miller Executive1953FilmRed River Shoreas Case Lockwood1953TVCity Detective1953FilmCat-Women of the Moonas Walter 'Walt' Walters1953FilmThe Band Wagonas Auctioneer (uncredited)1953FilmCruisin' Down the Riveras Humphrey Hepburn1953TVRevlon Mirror Theatre1953FilmA Slight Case of Larcenyas Mr. White1953FilmKansas Pacificas Max Janus1953FilmThe Man Behind The Gunas Buckley Saloon Manager1953TVThe Life Of Rileyas Eddie1952TVThe Abbott and Costello Showas Lefty1952FilmHorizons Westas Ed Tompkins1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Frank Harvey1952FilmSingin' in the Rainas Roscoe Dexter1952FilmJust This Onceas Frank Pirosh1952FilmThis Woman Is Dangerousas Saunders (Uncredited)1952FilmFinders Keepersas Franke Simmons1951FilmCallaway Went Thatawayas Gaffer (uncredited)1951FilmAngels in the Outfieldas Cab Driver (uncredited)1951FilmSouth of Calienteas Dave Norris1951FilmAcross the Wide Missourias Tin Cup Owens (uncredited)1951TVThe Red Skelton Showas Pete1951FilmCriminal Lawyeras Harry Cheney1951FilmChain of Circumstanceas Lt. Fenning1951TVThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok1951FilmTarzan's Perilas Herbert Trask1950FilmMrs. O'Malley and Mr. Maloneas Steve Kepplar1950FilmHe's a Cockeyed Wonderas 'Crabs' Freeley1950FilmStage to Tucsonas Ira Prentiss1950FilmRio Grande Patrolas Bragg Orcutt1950TVThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Showas Charles Lowe1950TVThe Colgate Comedy Houras Self1950FilmBunco Squadas Det. Sgt. Mack McManus1950FilmEdge of Doomas Detective #21950FilmArmored Car Robberyas Benjamin 'Benny' McBride1950FilmRider from Tucsonas Bob Rankin1950FilmHoedownas Gang Leader (uncredited)1950FilmSo You Think You're Not Guiltyas Convict (uncredited)1950FilmKiller Sharkas Louie Bracado1949FilmRenegades of the Sageas Sloper1949FilmBattlegroundas 'Kipp' Kippton1949FilmSatan's Cradleas Steve Gentry1949FilmJoe Palooka in the Counterpunchas Thurston1949FilmAny Number Can Playas Smitty (uncredited)1949FilmMighty Joe Youngas Jones1949FilmClunked in the Clink1949FilmMassacre Riveras Simms1949FilmArson, Inc.as Frederick P. 'Fred' Fender1949FilmSusanna Passas Roberts aka Walter P. Johnson1949FilmSearch for Dangeras The Inspector1949FilmManhattan Angelas Mr. Fowley - Press Photographer (uncredited)1949FilmFlaxy Martinas Max, Detective1948FilmGun Smugglersas Steve Reeves1948FilmThe Denver Kidas Henchman Slip1948FilmJoe Palooka in Winner Take Allas Reporter1948FilmBehind Locked Doorsas Larson1948FilmCoroner Creekas Stew Shallis1948FilmWaterfront at Midnightas Joe Sargus1948FilmThe Dude Goes Westas Beetle1948FilmDocks of New Orleansas Grock1948FilmBlack Bartas Sheriff Mix (uncredited)1948FilmSo You Want to Be a Gambleras Honest John (uncredited)1948FilmIf You Knew Susieas Marty1947FilmRose of Santa Rosaas Larry Fish1947FilmRoses Are Redas Ace Oliver (as Doug Fowley)1947FilmMerton of the Moviesas Phil1947FilmKey Witnessas Jim Guthrie (uncredited)1947FilmRidin' Down the Trailas Mark Butler1947FilmThe Gas House Kids in Hollywoodas Mitch Gordon1947FilmJungle Flightas Tom Hammond1947FilmThe Huckstersas Georgie Gaver1947FilmThe Trespasseras Bill Monroe1947FilmDesperateas Pete1947FilmFun on a Weekendas Gambling House Owner (uncredited)1947FilmThe Sea of Grassas Joe Horton (uncredited)1947FilmThree on a Ticketas Mace Morgan1947FilmYankee Fakiras Murgatroyd Bartholomew Davis1947FilmFall Guyas Inspector Shannon1947FilmBacklashas Red Bailey1947FilmUndercover Maisieas Daniels1947FilmScared to Deathas Terry Lee1947FilmWild Countryas Clark Varney1946FilmNorth of the Borderas Nails Nelson1946Film'Neath Canadian Skiesas Ned Thompson1946FilmHigh School Heroas Coach Carter1946FilmChick Carter, Detectiveas Rusty Farrell1946FilmIn Fast Companyas Steve Trent1946FilmLarceny in Her Heartas Doc H. C. Patterson1946FilmThe Glass Alibias Joe Eykner1946FilmBlonde Alibias Henchman Willie (Uncredited)1946FilmDrifting Alongas Jack Dailey1945FilmLife with Blondieas Blackie Leonard (uncredited)1945FilmDon't Fence Me Inas Jack Gordon1945FilmAlong the Navajo Trailas J. Richard Bentley1944FilmOne Body Too Manyas Henry Rutherford1944FilmJohnny Doesn't Live Here Anymoreas Rudy (uncredited)1944FilmThe Story of Dr. Wassellas Bit Part (uncredited)1944FilmDetective Kitty O'Dayas Harry Downs1944FilmAnd the Angels Singas N.Y. Cafe Manager (uncredited)1944FilmShake Hands with Murderas Steve Morgan1944FilmRationingas Dixie Samson1944FilmSee Here, Private Hargroveas Capt. R.S. Manville1944FilmLady in the Death Houseas Dr. Dwight 'Brad' Bradford1944FilmThe Racket Manas Toby Sykes1943FilmRiding Highas Brown1943FilmMinesweeperas Cutter Lieutenant Wells1943FilmThe Chance of a Lifetimeas Nails Blanton (Uncredited)1943FilmBar 20as Henchman Slash1943FilmSwing Shift Maisieas Investigator (Uncredited)1943FilmThe Kansanas Ben Nash1943FilmSleepy Lagoonas J. 'The Brain' Lucarno1943FilmColt Comradesas Joe Brass1943FilmJitterbugsas Malcolm Bennett1943FilmGildersleeve's Bad Dayas Louie Barton1943FilmDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Wallace (uncredited)1942FilmStand by for Actionas Ensign Martin1942FilmLost Canyonas Jeff Burton1942FilmThe Devil with Hitleras Walter Beeter1942FilmThe Man in the Trunkas Ed Mygatt1942FilmFor the Common Defense!as Dutch Mullner1942FilmI Live on Dangeras Joey Farr1942FilmSo's Your Aunt Emma!as Gus Hammond1942FilmMississippi Gambleras Chet Matthews1942FilmSunset on the Desertas Ramsay McCall1942FilmMr. Wise Guyas Bill Collins1942FilmHay Footas Captain Rossmead1941FilmMr. District Attorney in the Carter Caseas Vincent Mackay1941FilmSecret of the Wastelandsas Slade Salters1941FilmDoctors Don't Tellas Joe Grant1941FilmDangerous Ladyas Police Sgt. Brent1941FilmTanks a Millionas Capt. Rossmead1941FilmThe Parson of Panamintas Chappie Ellerton1941FilmThe Great Swindleas Rocky Andrews1940FilmEllery Queen, Master Detectiveas Rocky Taylor1940FilmEast of the Riveras Cy Turner1940FilmCherokee Stripas Alf Barrett1940FilmThe Leather Pushersas Slick Connolly1940FilmPier 13as Johnnie Hale1940FilmWagons Westwardas Bill Marsden1940Film20 Mule Teamas Stag Roper1940FilmCafe Hostessas Eddie Morgan1939FilmSlightly Honorableas Madder1939FilmHenry Goes Arizonaas Ricky Dole1939FilmCharlie Chan at Treasure Islandas Peter Lewis1939FilmIt Could Happen to Youas Freddie Barlow1939FilmBoy Friendas Ed Boyd1939FilmLucky Nightas George1939FilmDodge Cityas Munger1939FilmInside Storyas Gus Brawley1939FilmThe Arizona Wildcatas Rufe Galloway1938FilmSubmarine Patrolas Seaman Pinky Brett1938FilmTime Out for Murderas J.E. 'Dutch' Moran1938FilmKeep Smilingas Cedric Hunt1938FilmPassport Husbandas Tiger Martin1938FilmAlexander's Ragtime Bandas Snapper1938FilmMr. Moto's Gambleas Nick Crowder1938FilmWalking Down Broadwayas Ace Wagner1938FilmCity Girlas Ritchie1937FilmLove and Hissesas Webster1937FilmCharlie Chan on Broadwayas Johnny Burke1937FilmWake Up and Liveas Herman1937FilmOne Mile from Heavenas Jim Tabor1937FilmWild and Woollyas Blackie Morgan1937FilmShe Had to Eatas Duke Stacey1937FilmFifty Roads to Townas Dutch Nelson1937FilmThis Is My Affairas Alec1937FilmOn the Avenueas Eddie Eads1937FilmTime Out for Romanceas Roy Webster1937FilmWoman-Wiseas Stevens1936Film15 Maiden Laneas Nick Shelby1936FilmSing, Baby, Singas Mac1936FilmCrash Donovanas Harris1936Film36 Hours to Killas Duke Benson1936FilmPrivate Numberas Sheik (Uncredited)1936FilmNavy Bornas Lt. Steve Bassett1936FilmSmall Town Girlas Chick Page (uncredited)1936FilmBig Brown Eyesas Benny Battle1936FilmRing Around the Moonas Ted Curlew1935FilmTwo for Tonightas Pooch Donahue1935FilmOld Man Rhythmas Oyster1935FilmPrincess O'Haraas Emcee (uncredited)1935FilmStraight from the Heartas Speed Spelvin1935FilmTransient Ladyas Matt Baxter1935FilmNight Life of the Godsas Cyril Sparks1934FilmStudent Touras Mushy1934FilmThe Girl from Missourias New Bellboy with Vase (uncredited)1934FilmLet's Talk It Overas Sailor Jones1934FilmThe Thin Manas Taxi Driver (uncredited)1934FilmI Hate Womenas Nelson1934FilmSleepers Eastas Gangster (uncredited)1933FilmThe Woman Who Daredas Kay's Boyfriend