Donald Elson
Donald Elson | |
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Elson in 1957 | |
| Born | March 31, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2022 (aged 99) |
| Occupation(s) | Film, stage and television actor |
Donald Elson (March 31, 1923 – May 7, 2022) was an American film, stage and television actor.
Life and career
Elson was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Abraham and Bertha Elson. He served in the armed forces during World War II.[1] He began his career in 1952, appearing in the Broadway play Desire Under the Elms.[2] He appeared in such other plays as Inherit the Wind,[3] and Threepenny Opera[2] and The Silver Whistle.[4]
Elson appeared in television programs including The Red Skelton Show,[4] Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, Lawman, Death Valley Days, Sugarfoot and The Rifleman,[5] and also in films such as Julius Caesar,[6] Inherit the Wind, Day of the Outlaw, Gremlins, The Cincinnati Kid, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis and Chaplin.[7]
Elson retired in 2008, last appearing in the police procedural drama television series Bones.[8]
Death
Elson died on May 7, 2022, in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 99.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Donald Elson". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Donald Elson". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Third and Main". The Journal Herald. Dayton, Ohio. January 14, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Donald Elson In Lead Role: Experienced Performer To Star in Production At New Strand Theatre". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. July 10, 1954. p. 14. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 262 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Elson Wins Lead in 'Montmartre'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. December 20, 1952. p. 17. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Donald Elson". AllMovie. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Donald Elson". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Donald Elson". Forever Missed. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ "In Memorian, Fall-Winter 2022". SAG-AFTRA. Retrieved November 26, 2024.