Don Anderson

Actor

February 23, 1924 (59 years)

† September 23, 1983

Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Don Anderson grew up near the MGM studios, and was a Jitterbug Dancer for the studios during WW2. He became a bit player, and worked as an actor/stand-in starting with Van Johnson. He did some stunts, and was one of the bikers, Shark, in The Wild One with Marlon Brando. Don enjoyed the business and was well known and liked. His last show was standing-in and working with Pierce Brosnan on Remington Steele. He was survived by his daughter, Misa Anderson and a brother.

Filmography

7.7

Perry Mason

Policeman at Road Block (uncredited)

The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.

6.9

Maverick

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

The Maverick boys - Bret, Bart, Beau and Brent - are a clan of well-dressed dandies, gamblers who'd much rather make their money playing cards than messing up their fine clothing with actual work. Sly and clever, none of the Mavericks are much for acts of derring do, but they can be courageous when the situation calls for it. Most often, however, they live by their wits and considerable charm.

8.5

The Twilight Zone

Shopper

An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

7.2

It Takes a Thief

Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.

7.0

How the West Was Won

Auction Guest (uncredited)

The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.

7.6

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Bartender (uncredited)

Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.

8.0

North by Northwest

Worker (uncredited)

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

6.4

Ocean's Eleven

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.

7.1

The Chase

Reporter (uncredited)

The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.

7.2

The Caine Mutiny

Radarman

When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

6.8

High Society

Party Guest (uncredited)

With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

6.6

The Wild One

Stinger (uncredited)

The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.

7.0

Father of the Bride

Usher (uncredited)

Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.

6.2

Viva Las Vegas

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.

7.1

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Orderly Pushing Wheelchair (uncredited)

A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.

7.7

Inherit the Wind

Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.

7.1

Mirage

After a blackout in his office building, accountant David Stillwell emerges outside to find out a man he did not know either jumped or was pushed out a window to his death — and that he can't remember the past two years of his life. Enlisting the help of a rookie private eye and a reluctant old flame, Stillwell uncovers the mystery detail by unexpected detail.

6.8

Send Me No Flowers

Country Club Member (uncredited)

When a hypochondriac assumes that he is dying, he makes an elaborate plan to ensure his wife's happiness. However, trouble ensues when she misunderstands his intentions.

6.9

The Gazebo

TV Technician in Booth (uncredited)

TV writer Elliott Nash buries a blackmailer under the new gazebo in his suburban backyard. But the nervous man can't let the body rest there.

7.5

Days of Wine and Roses

Party Guest (uncredited)

An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together.