John Zaremba | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 22, 1908
Died | December 15, 1986 78) | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1950–1986 |
Spouse | Eleanor Zaremba |
Children | 3 |
John Zaremba (October 22, 1908 – December 15, 1986) was an American actor most noted for supporting roles on science fiction films and television series.[1]
The Chicago-born Zaremba was a journalist for the Grand Rapids Press and Chicago Tribune newspapers until 1949, when he moved to Hollywood and became an actor. In 1962, he appeared as "Stone" on The Virginian in the episode, "It tolls for Thee". He appeared in seven episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and four episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
His regular roles included Dr. Harold Jansen in Ben Casey (1961–1966), Dr. Raymond Swain in The Time Tunnel (1966–1967), and a judge in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971-1974).[2] While first appearing as a Captain Martin in a 1963 episode ("A Letter for Fuji") of McHale's Navy, he would make four more recurring appearances in subsequent episodes in 1964 and 1965, all as Admiral Hardesty.
Zaremba was the television spokesman for Hills Brothers Coffee in the 1970s and early 1980s, playing a fictional coffee bean buyer, traveling the world in search of the best quality coffee beans.[3]
Career
Zaremba appeared in 139 films and television shows.
Film
- Pirates of the High Seas (1950, Serial) - Dr. Schmidt [Ch.10] (uncredited)
- Young Man with Ideas (1952) - Court Clerk (uncredited)
- The Magnetic Monster (1953) - Chief Watson
- Human Desire (1954) - 'Russ' Russell, Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Tight Spot (1955) - Second Policeman (uncredited)
- Cell 2455, Death Row (1955) - District Attorney (uncredited)
- 5 Against the House (1955) - Robert Fenton (uncredited)
- Chicago Syndicate (1955) - Det. Lt. Robert Fenton
- Apache Ambush (1955) - The President's Secretary (uncredited)
- Ransom! (1956) - Telephone Technician (uncredited)
- The Houston Story (1956) - Emile Constant
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) - Prof. Kanter
- He Laughed Last (1956) - Big Dan's Doctor (uncredited)
- The Power and the Prize (1956) - Fred Delehanty - Office Worker (uncredited)
- Reprisal! (1956) - Mr. Willard (uncredited)
- Hit and Run (1957) - Doctor
- The Night the World Exploded (1957) - Daniel J. Winters (Asst. Secretary of Defense) (uncredited)
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) - Dr. Judson Uhl
- Zero Hour! (1957) - Passenger with Sick Wife (uncredited)
- The Power of the Resurrection (1958) - Samuel
- Young and Wild (1958) - Sgt. Larsen
- Juvenile Jungle (1958) - Mr. Murray (uncredited)
- The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) - Assistant District Attorney Heller (uncredited)
- The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) - Military Prosecutor (uncredited)
- Tarawa Beachhead (1958) - Second Staff Officer Speaking (uncredited)
- Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) - Police Lt. Boyle
- Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) - Air Admiral (uncredited)
- Vice Raid (1960) - Sidney Marsh (uncredited)
- Because They're Young (1960) - Mr. Trent (uncredited)
- The Gallant Hours (1960) - Maj. Gen. Millard F. Harmon (uncredited)
- Key Witness (1960) - Reporter (uncredited)
- The Lawbreakers (1961) - Sergeant John Ervine
- Moon Pilot (1962) - Security Officer Conducting Lineup (uncredited)
- Dangerous Charter (1962) - FBI Special Agent (shot in 1958)
- A Gathering of Eagles (1963) - Flight Surgeon (uncredited)
- Follow Me, Boys! (1966) - Ralph's Lawyer (uncredited)
- R. P. M. (1970) - President Tyler
- Scandalous John (1971) - Wales
- The War Between Men and Women (1972) - Minister
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) - Lawyer - First Team
- Brothers (1977) - Judge #2
- Return to Fantasy Island (1978) - Dr. Croyden
Television
- I Led Three Lives (1953-1956) - Special Agent Jerry Dressler
- Dragnet (1955)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1957-1962) - Various characters
- (Season 3 Episode 3: "The Perfect Crime") (1957) - Photographer
- (Season 4 Episode 25: "The Kind Waitress") (1959) - Dr. Maxwell
- (Season 6 Episode 2: "The Doubtful Doctor") (1960) - Psychiatrist
- (Season 7 Episode 2: "Bang, You're Dead") (1961) - Market Manager
- (Season 7 Episode 22: "The Big Score") (1962) - Lieutenant Morgan
- (Season 7 Episode 28: "The Kerry Blue") (1962) - Dr. Chaff
- (Season 7 Episode 31: "Most Likely to Succeed") (1962) - Tax Investigator
- Sea Hunt (1959-1961) - Dr. Bruney / George Emerson / Police Chief Coleman / Lee Bellum / Charlie Keller / Dr. Bartock
- Zorro (1959) - Magistrado
- Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond ('Earthquake', episode) (1959) (broadcast US, 12th. Dec.) - Clerk of the Court
- Maverick (1960) - Gantry
- Dennis the Menace (1961) - Arthur Prilych
- Disneyland (1961) - Reverend Graves
- Ben Casey (1961-1965) - Dr. Harold Jensen
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962-1963) - various characters
- (Season 1 Episode 4: "I Saw the Whole Thing") (1962) - Richard Anderson
- (Season 1 Episode 6: "Final Vow") (1962) - Mr. Meecham
- (Season 1 Episode 29: "The Dark Pool") (1963) - Coroner
- (Season 2 Episode 7: "Starring the Defense") (1963) - Judge
- The Virginian (1962-1967) - Mayor / Polk / Warden / Undertaker / Stone
- Perry Mason (1962-1963) - Medical Examiner / Coroner's Physician / Doctor Wales / Autopsy Surgeon
- McHale's Navy (1963-1965) - Admiral Edgar Hardesy
- Lassie (1963-1965) - Dr. Walker / Ralph Henderson / Dr. Temple
- The Twilight Zone (1963) - Horn Player
- Burke's Law (1963) - Lt. Charlie Johnson
- Twelve O'Clock High (1964-1966) - Gen. Homer Stoneman
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964-1965) - Admiral Johnson / Dr. Selby
- The Fugitive (1964) - Druggist
- Peyton Place (1965) - Dr. Kessler
- The Munsters (1965) - Charlie
- Batman (1966) - Kolevater
- The F.B.I. (1965-1972) - Hotel Guest / Winston Keller / Hackett / Colonel Novin
- Daniel Boone (1966) - Chaumet
- Ironside (1967-1971) - Dr. Ward / Doctor / Dean Morris / Dr. Michaels
- The Time Tunnel (1967) - Dr. Raymond Swain
- The Invaders (1967) - Professor Ed Harrison / General
- Bonanza (1968-1972) - Judge Wilcox / Judge / Dr. Menring / Charles
- Lancer (1968-1969) - Hotel Clerk
- The Wild Wild West (1968) - Dr. Paul Eddington
- Mission: Impossible (1968) - Dr. Jacob Bowman
- The Virginian (TV) (1968) saison 6 episode 11 (To bear witness) : The Mayor
- The High Chaparral (1969) - Price
- Land of the Giants (1969) - Dr. Lalor
- Get Smart (1970) - Senator Brookside
- Cannon (1972-1975) - Arthur Allen Royce / Judge Holcomb / Theodore Croft
- All in the Family (1972) - Anesthetist
- The Streets of San Francisco (1974-1976) - Mr. Zabrockie / Mr. Schultz / Dr. Thompson
- Barnaby Jones (1974-1980) - Ralph Luxor / Mr. Stevenson
- Columbo (1974) - Coroner
- S.W.A.T. (1975) - Howard Redding
- Charlie's Angels (1976-1980) - Judge Towers / Dr. Stafford
- Little House on the Prairie (1979-1981) - Judge Adams
- Dallas (1978-1986) - Dr. Harlen Danvers (final appearance)
References
- ↑ "John Zaremba". IMDb. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ↑ "John Zaremba Starred in Hill Bros. Ads: Actor Known for TV Coffee Spots Dies". Los Angeles Times. 1986-12-20. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-10-17.