Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

January 17, 1921

Died

December 26, 2018 (age 97)

Place of Birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Also Known As

Herb Ellis

IMDb

Herbert Ellis

Biography

Herbert Ellis was an American character actor and writer. He was best known for his collaborations with Jack Webb, and he frequently portrayed law enforcement officers in film and television.

Filmography

1969FilmDragnetas Rico 'Ricky' Markell 1968FilmHang 'em Highas Swede (uncredited)1968FilmThe Partyas Director 1967TVHe & Sheas Mr. Angostaura 1967TVThe Second Hundred Yearsas Slocum 1967TVDragnetas Norm Landon 1966FilmThe Fortune Cookieas TV Director (as Herb Ellis)1966FilmWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy?as Lumpe 1965TVThe F.B.I.as Mr. Gregory 1965TVGet Smartas KAOS Chief 1964TVBewitchedas Harry 1963TVThe Fugitiveas Officer Frank 1960TVPeter Loves Maryas Lou Porter 1960TVCheckmateas Captain Howard 1959TVThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillisas Charlie Mulcahey 1959TVThe D.A.'s Manas Frank LaValle 1956TVState Trooperas Arthur Stanley 1956FilmThe Killingas 2nd American Airlines Clerk 1955TVAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Det. Breslin 1955FilmPete Kelly's Bluesas Bedido 1954TVStudio 57 1954TVThe Lone Wolfas Frank Gibson 1953FilmA Blueprint for Murderas Detective (uncredited)1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Hank - Man in Bar 1951TVDragnetas Officer Frank Smith 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars 1950TVLux Video Theatreas Sharp