Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 5, 1910
Died
November 29, 1986 (age 76)
Place of Birth
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Also Known As
Herbert Vigran
Herburt Vigran
Herb Vigram
Herb Vigran
Biography
A well known character actor, Vigran was originally a law school graduate. He later chose to pursue acting, and performed in hundreds of radio shows with the likes of Jack Benny, Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante. He appeared frequently as various villains on the television series Adventures of Superman (1952), and made several guest appearances on television series like The Brady Bunch (1969) and I Love Lucy (1951).
Known For
TV
Knots Landing
Cabbie
1979
TV
Perry Mason
Charlie, Bartender
1957
TV
Perry Mason
Ernest Pritchard
1957
TV
Bonanza
Card Player
1959
TV
Bonanza
Bartender
1959
TV
The Red Skelton Show
The Judge
1951
TV
The Red Skelton Show
Guest
1951
TV
The Red Skelton Show
Storekeeper
1951
TV
The Red Skelton Show
Man on CBS Studio Tour
1951
TV
The Fugitive
Marty
1963
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Bill Medwin
1960
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Bellmont Gateman
1960
TV
Bewitched
1964
TV
Bewitched
Sam the Bartender
1964
TV
Bewitched
Sergeant
1964
TV
Maverick
1957
TV
Maverick
Mr. Butler
1957
TV
Maverick
Ed Cramer
1957
TV
Charlie's Angels
Joe Weatherby
1976
TV
Love, American Style
Bill Jenks
1969
Filmography
1987FilmAmazon Women on the Moonas Agent (segment "Reckless Youth")1985FilmStarchaser: The Legend of Orinas Hopps (voice)1982FilmI Was a Mail Order Brideas Casey1982TVRemington Steeleas Seymour Glass / Fred Melneck1982TVShirt Talesas Mr. Dinkel (voice)1981FilmFirst Monday in Octoberas Justice Ambrose Quincy1980TVGalactica 1980as Pop1980FilmGetting Wastedas Mr. Kramer1979TVKnots Landingas Cabbie1978TVTaxias Weldon Manning1978FilmThe Flintstones: Little Big Leagueas Judge Shale (voice)1978FilmEvery Girl Should Have Oneas Ambrose1977FilmBabeas Heckler (uncredited)1976FilmThe Loneliest Runneras Guard1976TVCharlie's Angelsas Joe Weatherby1976FilmHawmps!as Smitty1975TVThe Jeffersons1974FilmBenjias Lt. Ted Samuels1974TVChico and the Man1974TVKolchak: The Night Stalker1974FilmHerbie Rides Againas Window Washer1973FilmChase1973FilmCharlotte's Webas Lurvy (voice)1972TVThe Streets of San Franciscoas Max1972FilmCancel My Reservationas Roscoe Snagby1972TVEmergency!as Lou1972FilmEmergency!as Committee Chairman1971FilmThe Day of the Wolvesas The Realtor1971FilmSupport Your Local Gunfighteras Fat1971FilmInside O.U.T.as Harry1971TVVanishedas Joe Hotchkiss1970TVThe Odd Coupleas Louie1970TVNanny and the Professor1969TVLove, American Styleas Bill Jenks1969TVThe Brady Bunch1969FilmMy Dog, the Thiefas Helicopter Mechanic1968FilmThe Love Bugas Policeman on Bridge (uncredited)1968TVThe Mod Squadas Doctor1968TVThe Doris Day Showas Dr. Crawford1968TVMayberry R.F.D.as Out-Of-Town Man1968TVAdam-12as Gus Archer1968TVHawaii Five-Oas Willie1968TVThe New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1968TVThe Adventures of Gulliveras Glum (voice)1968FilmCarnival Nightsas Policeman1968FilmBlackbeard's Ghostas Danny Oly1967TVThe Mothers-in-Lawas Judge1967FilmThe Reluctant Astronautas NASA Doctor1967TVGood Morning Worldas Mr. Keith1967TVDragnetas Paul Woods1966TVHero1966FilmJan & Dean: On the Runas Harry1965TVI Dream of Jeannieas Judge Hennessey1964FilmSend Me No Flowersas TV Announcer (uncredited)1964TVGilligan's Island1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as First Tour Guide1964TVBewitched1964TVWendy and Me1964FilmThe Unsinkable Molly Brownas Denver Tour Spieler (uncredited)1964FilmThe Brass Bottleas Eddie1963TVBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas George1963TVPetticoat Junctionas Barney Morgan1963TVTemple Houston1963TVChanningas Manny1963TVThe Fugitiveas Marty1963TVArrest and Trialas Clerk1963TVThe Dakotas1962FilmGypsyas Announcer at Minsky's (voice) (uncredited)1962FilmPeriod of Adjustmentas Christmas Caroler (uncredited)1962TVThe Lucy Showas Postman1962TVThe Beverly Hillbillies1962TVThe Virginianas Drummer1961FilmThe Errand Boyas Cigar Smoker in Elevator1961FilmWhat's My Lion?as Narrator (voice)1961TVThe Dick Van Dyke Showas Bernie Quinn1961TVHazelas Mickey1961TVTop Catas Space Shuttle Doctor (voice)1961TV87th Precinctas Detective Bartholdi1961TVMister Ed1960TVSurfside 6as Al1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Bill Medwin1960TVThe Flintstonesas Cop (voice)1960TVMy Three Sonsas Caretaker1960TVPete and Gladys1960TVCheckmateas Herb, Bartender1960FilmBells Are Ringingas Barney Lampwick (uncredited)1959FilmMagoo Meets Boing Boing (The Noise-Making Boy)as Mr. McCloy (voice)1959TVThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis1959TVThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas Art (uncredited)1959TVBonanzaas Card Player1959TVTightrope1959FilmGo, Johnny, Go!as Bill Barnett1959FilmPlunderers of Painted Flatsas Mr. Perry1959TVOne Step Beyondas Grocery Wagon Driver1958FilmParty Girlas Bailiff / Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)1958TV77 Sunset Stripas Augie1958TVWestinghouse Desilu Playhouseas Mr. Galt1958TVLawmanas Walt Perkins1958TVThe Texanas Sandy Potts1958TVThe Ed Wynn Showas Ernest Hinshaw1958TVThe Donna Reed Showas Mr. Sprague1958TVPeter Gunn1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Bartender (uncredited)1958FilmCry Baby Killeras John Lawson - Gambelli's Lawyer (uncredited)1958FilmThe Gun Runnersas Freddy (uncredited)1958FilmThe Case Against Brooklynas Sergeant1958FilmThe Notorious Mr. Monksas Bartender (uncredited)1957FilmThe Edge of Innocence1957TV26 Men1957TVLeave It to Beaveras Stanley the Barber1957TVTrackdownas Bartender (uncredited)1957FilmThe Helen Morgan Storyas Finney (uncredited)1957TVThe Restless Gunas Jim Pincher1957FilmThe Wayward Girlas Used-Furniture Buyer (uncredited)1957TVMaverick1957TVPerry Masonas Charlie, Bartender1957TVM Squadas Danny1957FilmGunsight Ridgeas R.B. Davis - Justice of the Peace1957FilmA Hatful of Rainas Man in Elevator (uncredited)1957TVRichard Diamond, Private Detectiveas Johnson1957FilmThe Vampireas Sgt. George Ryan1957FilmThe Midnight Storyas Charlie Cuneo1957FilmPublic Pigeon No. 1as Club Manager1957TVBlondieas J. Tyler Grant1956FilmYou Can't Run Away from Itas Detective1956TVPlayhouse 90as Manager1956FilmCalling Homicideas Ray Engel1956TVHey, Jeannie!as Bus driver1956FilmA Cry in the Nightas Jensen1956FilmThese Wilder Yearsas Traffic Cop1956FilmThree for Jamie Dawnas Mr. Robbins1956FilmThat Certain Feelingas TV Director1956FilmOur Miss Brooksas Herb1956FilmWorld Without Endas Reporter (uncredited)1956FilmUranium Boomas Hotel Desk Clerk1955FilmAt Gunpointas Matt, a Saloon Patron1955FilmThe Miracle on 34th Streetas Postal Clerk1955FilmI Died a Thousand Timesas Art (uncredited)1955FilmLast of the Desperadosas Coroner (bit)1955FilmIllegalas Municipal Court Bailiff (uncredited)1955TVThe 20th Century Fox Houras Postal Clerk1955TVScreen Director's Playhouseas Stranger with $10001955TVAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Newsman1955TVGunsmokeas Judge Brooker1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earpas Bob Rakle (uncredited)1955FilmIt's Always Fair Weatheras Nashby (uncredited)1954Film20,000 Leagues Under the Seaas Reporter for the Globe (uncredited)1954FilmSo You Want to Know Your Relativesas Rocco McDoakes (uncredited)1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Innkeeper1954TVThe Adventures of Rin Tin Tinas Professor Wirt1954FilmWhite Christmasas Novello (uncredited)1954TVDecember Brideas Eustace1954TVFather Knows Bestas George (uncredited)1954TVStudio 571954FilmDragnetas Mr. Archer1954TVHey Mulliganas Police Captain1954FilmSusan Slept Hereas Sergeant Sam Hanlon1954FilmLucky Meas Theatre Manager (uncredited)1954FilmThe Long, Long Traileras Trailer Salesman (uncredited)1953TVTopperas Fenster1953TVThe Danny Thomas Showas Baseball Coach1953FilmThe Band Wagonas Man on Train (uncredited)1953FilmSo This Is Loveas Club M.C.1953FilmLet's Do It Againas Charlie Foster (uncredited)1953TVGeneral Electric Theater1953FilmNever Wave at a WACas Photographer1953TVThe Life Of Rileyas Muley1953FilmDear Uncleas (voice)1952FilmThe Staras Roy1952TVThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harrietas The Policeman1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Andy Thompson1952TVCavalcade of Americaas Bernie1952FilmJust for Youas George - Jordan's Chauffeur (as Herbert Vigran)1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Monty Leeds1952FilmSomebody Loves Meas Lipscott1952TVAdventures of Supermanas Cy Horton1952FilmThe Rose Bowl Storyas Rugger Grady1952FilmO. Henry's Full Houseas Poker Player (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)1952FilmOklahoma Annieas Otto1952TVGang Busters1952FilmThe Devil and John Qas John Q.1952TVChevron Theatre1951TVDragnet1951FilmThe Racketas Paradise Club Manager (uncredited)1951TVI Love Lucyas Julie1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Walt Carter1951TVThe Red Skelton Showas The Judge1951FilmBehave Yourself!as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)1951FilmIron Manas Melio (uncredited)1951FilmNight Into Morningas Joe - the Bartender1951FilmBedtime for Bonzoas Lt. Daggett1951FilmBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Manas Stillwell (uncredited)1950FilmHunt the Man Downas Collins' Aide (uncredited)1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas Quizmaster (2nd phone caller) (voice)1950TVThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Showas Cab Driver1950FilmThe Damned Don't Cryas Vito Maggio (uncredited)1950TVThe Bob Hope Showas Self1950FilmAppointment with Dangeras Policeman1950FilmSide Streetas News Photographer1949FilmAnd Baby Makes Threeas Woodley1949FilmHouse of Strangersas Man Next to Gino at Fight (uncredited)1949FilmThe Judgeas Reporter with pipe1948TVMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade1948FilmTexas, Brooklyn & Heavenas Man in Subway (uncredited)1948FilmHazardas Gambler in Courtroom (uncredited)1948FilmAll My Sonsas Wertheimer (uncredited)1948FilmThe Noose Hangs Highas Coat Thief (uncredited)1948FilmJoe Palooka in Fighting Madas Reporter1947FilmThe Burning Crossas Jim Todd1947FilmMonsieur Verdouxas Reporter (uncredited)1946FilmHer Adventurous Nightas Cop #2 (uncredited)1943FilmThe Ghost Shipas Chief Engineer1943FilmDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Orderly (uncredited)1943FilmIt Ain't Hayas Man in Microphone Room (uncredited)1942FilmThe Great Gildersleeveas George, the jeweller1942FilmThe Payoffas Reporter (uncredited)1942FilmSecrets of a Co-Edas Soapy1942FilmPardon My Sarongas Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)1942FilmNight in New Orleansas Player (uncredited)1941FilmWho's a Dummy?1941FilmNew York Townas Barker (uncredited)1941FilmReg'lar Fellersas Mr. Hall, Radio Announcer1941FilmMurder by Invitationas Eddie Stats, photographer1941FilmRedheadas Morocco Club bartender1941FilmCity of Missing Girlsas Danny Mason1940FilmBehind the Newsas Reporter #1 on Phone1940FilmThe Golden Fleecingas Taxi Driver (uncredited)1940FilmStranger on the Third Flooras Reporter Who Wins Cardgame (uncredited)1940FilmCross-Country Romanceas Omaha Reporter1940FilmHold That Woman!as Furniture Company Repossessor1940FilmTwo Girls on Broadwayas Reporter (uncredited)1940FilmIt All Came Trueas Monks1939FilmThose High Grey Wallsas Orderly (uncredited)1935FilmSkyboundas Grant the Mechanic1935FilmVagabond Ladyas Edgar (uncredited)1935FilmThe Mystery Manas Fingerprint Man (uncredited)1934FilmRedheadas Factory Worker (uncredited)1934FilmHappy Landingas Radio Operator