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Harry Lauter

Harry Lauter

Actor · born 19 June 1914 · White Plains, New York, USA

American character actor specializing in villainous roles. Born in White Plains, New York to Herman E. and Franceska Lauter, he was raised in Denver, Colorado. Although it has been suggested that he appeared briefly in a couple of films during the Thirties, his real movie career began in 1946. He came to be a familiar presence in low-budget films, serials, and television programs in the 1950s, though he only once really came close to stardom, as one of the leads in the television series "Tales of the Texas Rangers (1955)". Most of his career was spent as a serviceable second lead or heavy, though he continued to play bit parts in larger pictures. The son of an artist, he devoted much of his energy late in life to his own painting and running an art gallery. He died in 1990.

Where to start: The Big Heat (1953).

As actor 121

TV shows 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Harry Lauter movie?

By viewer score, The Big Heat (1953) at 7.7/10.

What are Harry Lauter’s most popular movies?

The Day the Earth Stood Still, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Batman.

How many movies has Harry Lauter made?

121 films on TMDB, 121 as actor.

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