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A native of [[Pennsylvania]], Warde started his [[Hollywood]] career in ''Escape by Night'',<ref name=imdb/>{{Better source|date=January 2020}} appearing in a handful of undistinguished [[feature film]]s before gaining popularity as one of the hardest working [[Henchman|henchmen]] in the 1930s and 1940s [[Serial film|serials]].
Warde started his [[Hollywood]] career in ''Escape by Night'',<ref name=imdb/>{{Better source|date=January 2020}} appearing in a handful of undistinguished [[feature film]]s before gaining popularity as one of the hardest working [[Henchman|henchmen]] in the 1930s and 1940s [[Serial film|serials]].


Warde first appeared in his first film bow in 1936, but he spent most of his time bothering serials heroes as a vicious bodyguard, underground leader or infamous rustler, but also was satisfactory in character roles and the occasional sympathetic part. Usually, he played in many unsavory characterizations, including low-budget crime and Western styles throughout his career. He also appeared in popular serials such as ''Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars'' (1938), for [[Universal Studios|Universal]]; ''The Spider Returns'' (1941) and ''Batman'' (1943) for [[Columbia Pictures|Columbia]], as well as in ''The Masked Marvel'' (1943), ''The Purple Monster Strikes'' (1945) and ''The Black Widow'' (1947) for [[Republic Pictures|Republic]].<ref name=imdb/>{{Better source|date=January 2020}}
Warde first appeared in his first film bow in 1936, but he spent most of his time bothering serials heroes as a vicious bodyguard, underground leader or infamous rustler, but also was satisfactory in character roles and the occasional sympathetic part. Usually, he played in many unsavory characterizations, including low-budget crime and Western styles throughout his career. He also appeared in popular serials such as ''Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars'' (1938), for [[Universal Studios|Universal]]; ''The Spider Returns'' (1941) and ''Batman'' (1943) for [[Columbia Pictures|Columbia]], as well as in ''The Masked Marvel'' (1943), ''The Purple Monster Strikes'' (1945) and ''The Black Widow'' (1947) for [[Republic Pictures|Republic]].<ref name=imdb/>{{Better source|date=January 2020}}

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Anthony Warde
File:Anthony Warde.jpg
Born
Benjamin Schwartz

(1909-01-01)January 1, 1909
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 1975(1975-01-08) (aged 66)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film, television actor
Years active1937–1964

Anthony Warde (born Benjamin Schwartz,[1] January 1, 1909 – January 8, 1975)[2] was a noted American actor who appeared in over 150 films between 1937 and 1964.

Early years

Raised in Danbury, Connecticut,[1] Warde participated in athletics at Marquette University, lettering in boxing, track, hockey, and swimming.[3]

Stage

Warde gained early acting experience at the Pasadena Playhouse and performed with the Federal Theatre Project.[1] In 1940, he toured with the Eighteen Actors dramatic group, which included Victor Jory and Morris Ankrum, among others.[4] In 1953, he worked in summer stock theatre.[5]

Film

Warde started his Hollywood career in Escape by Night,[6][better source needed] appearing in a handful of undistinguished feature films before gaining popularity as one of the hardest working henchmen in the 1930s and 1940s serials.

Warde first appeared in his first film bow in 1936, but he spent most of his time bothering serials heroes as a vicious bodyguard, underground leader or infamous rustler, but also was satisfactory in character roles and the occasional sympathetic part. Usually, he played in many unsavory characterizations, including low-budget crime and Western styles throughout his career. He also appeared in popular serials such as Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), for Universal; The Spider Returns (1941) and Batman (1943) for Columbia, as well as in The Masked Marvel (1943), The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) and The Black Widow (1947) for Republic.[6][better source needed]

But Warde is probably best remembered for playing Killer Kane, gangster ruler of the Earth in Universal's adaptation of Buck Rogers (1939).[6][better source needed] In the 1950s, he made a multiple number of TV appearances including a brief turn as a counterfeiter in two episodes of Amos 'N' Andy.[6][better source needed]

Warde made his last screen appearance in The Carpetbaggers, a 1964 film adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-seller novel. Following his acting career, he owned a men's clothing store.[6][better source needed]

Anthony Warde died in Hollywood, California at the age of 66.

Selected filmography

Films

File:Buck Rogers (serial).jpg
Kane Richmond seems to have Buster Crabbe at a disadvantage in Flash Gordon's Trip To Mars.

Television

References

  1. ^ a b c Mayer, Geoff (2017). Encyclopedia of American Film Serials. McFarland. pp. 285–286. ISBN 978-0-7864-7762-3. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  2. ^ Erickson, Hal. "Anthony Warde". AllMovie. AllMovie. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Athlete". Montana, Havre. The Havre Daily News. September 8, 1944. p. 3. Retrieved March 20, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Famous Play Is Offered Friday". California, San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Sun. April 30, 1940. p. 13. Retrieved March 20, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "Summer Stock Season Ends at San Gabriel". California, Covina. Covina Argus. September 3, 1953. p. 18. Retrieved March 20, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ a b c d e "Overview and filmography". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2008-08-10.

External links and sources

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