Richard Crane

Biography

Richard Ollie Crane (June 6, 1918–March 9, 1969) was a veteran character actor whose career spanned three decades in films and television. His early career included many uncredited performances in feature films made in the 1940s. He may be best-remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, which ran for two seasons starting in 1954. Crane died of a heart attack at the age of 50. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Known For

Adam-12 1968 ★ 7.1
Honey West 1965 ★ 7.2
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. 1964 ★ 7.1
The Virginian 1962 ★ 6.5
Surfside 6 1960 ★ 6.3
Hawaiian Eye 1959 ★ 5.6
Philip Marlowe 1959 ★ 7.5
Wanted: Dead or Alive 1958 ★ 7.0
77 Sunset Strip 1958 ★ 7.2
Bronco 1958 ★ 6.0
Perry Mason 1957 ★ 7.7
Maverick 1957 ★ 7.0
Sugarfoot 1957 ★ 5.1
Richard Diamond, Private Detective 1957 ★ 6.8
Trackdown 1957 ★ 6.9
26 Men 1957 ★ 5.0
Official Detective 1957 ★ 7.5
Playhouse 90 1956 ★ 7.5
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp 1955 ★ 6.8
Navy Log 1955 ★ 5.2
The 20th Century Fox Hour 1955 ★ 6.0
Hopalong Cassidy 1952 ★ 5.3
Boston Blackie 1951 ★ 4.0
Racket Squad 1951 ★ 6.5