Harry Lauter
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1979 ยทWhen the West Was Fun: A Western Reunionas Self
- 1975 ยทMatt Helmas Dep. Sheriff Gibson
- 1974 ยทThe Manhunteras
- 1972 ยทSuperbeastas Stewart Victor
- 1971 ยทThe Todd Killingsas
- 1971 ยทCannonas
- 1971 ยทEscape from the Planet of the Apesas General Winthrop
- 1971 ยทMaybe I'll Come Home in the Springas House Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1971 ยทAlias Smith and Jonesas Sheriff
- 1970 ยทBarqueroas Steele
- 1969 ยทRoom 222as
- 1969 ยทMore Dead than Aliveas Doctor
- 1968 ยทLand of the Giantsas Policeman
- 1968 ยทAdam-12as Mike
- 1968 ยทAdam-12as Sgt. Poster
- 1967 ยทThe Mountains of the Moonas Whitehead
- 1967 ยทMannixas
- 1967 ยทThe High Chaparralas Mobley
- 1967 ยทThe Guns of Will Sonnettas
- 1967 ยทCimarron Stripas
- 1967 ยทTarzan's Jungle Rebellionas Josh Miller
- 1967 ยทFort Utahas Britches
- 1967 ยทIronsideas
- 1967 ยทReturn of the Gunfighteras Frank Marlowe
- 1967 ยทThe Invadersas Alien
- 1966 ยทFor Pete's Sakeas
- 1966 ยทThe Time Tunnelas Wilson
- 1966 ยทThe Time Tunnelas Mr. Johnson
- 1966 ยทThe Green Hornetas Brannigan
- 1966 ยทTarzanas Josh Miller
- 1966 ยทBatmanas Mr. Merrick (uncredited)
- 1966 ยทAmbush Bayas Cpl. Alvin Ross
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Judd Conners
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Sheriff
- 1965 ยทHogan's Heroesas Submarine Captain
- 1965 ยทThe Wild Wild Westas Marshall
- 1965 ยทLaredoas
- 1965 ยทThe Big Valleyas Ben Watson
- 1965 ยทFort Courageousas Joe
- 1965 ยทThe Satan Bugas Fake SDI Agent
- 1965 ยทBrandedas
- 1965 ยทConvict Stageas Ben Lattimore
- 1964 ยทGilligan's Islandas
- 1964 ยทGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as
- 1964 ยทDaniel Booneas Corbin
- 1964 ยทWendy and Meas
- 1963 ยทBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas
- 1963 ยทBurke's Lawas Dr. Kalmus
- 1962 ยทGoing My Wayas
- 1962 ยทThe Beverly Hillbilliesas Motorcycle Officer
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Cat McGraw
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Lund
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Roy Kane
- 1962 ยทThe Wild Westernersas Jud Gotch
- 1962 ยทLonely are the Braveas Deputy in Canyon
- 1961 ยทFury Riveras
- 1961 ยทBuffalo Gunas Vin
- 1961 ยทPosse from Hellas Russell
- 1959 ยทWichita Townas
- 1959 ยทLaramieas
- 1959 ยทRiverboatas Col. Tryker
- 1959 ยทA Date with Deathas Lt. George Caddell
- 1959 ยทThe Gunfight at Dodge Cityas City Marshal Ed Masterson
- 1959 ยทThe Louisiana Hussyas Clay Lanier
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Billy Grant
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Reagan
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Kirby
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Hank
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Capt. Ross
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Orville Tippet
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Lenny
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Maj. Blaine
- 1958 ยทThe Last Hurrahas Votes Tallyman (uncredited)
- 1958 ยท77 Sunset Stripas
- 1958 ยทGirl on the Runas Drunk
- 1958 ยทBat Mastersonas Sheriff Conners
- 1958 ยทYancy Derringeras Francis Jordan
- 1958 ยทThe Riflemanas
- 1958 ยทThe Texanas
- 1958 ยทBroncoas Bill Mack
- 1958 ยทPeter Gunnas
- 1958 ยทTarzan's Fight for Lifeas Dr. Ken Warwick
- 1958 ยทThe Cry Baby Killeras Police Lt. Porter
- 1958 ยทThe Case Against Brooklynas
- 1958 ยทThe Toughest Gun in Tombstoneas Joe Barger
- 1958 ยทSea Huntas
- 1958 ยทMissile Monstersas Drake
- 1957 ยทRaiders of Old Californiaas Scott Johnson
- 1957 ยทTombstone Territoryas Sgt. Shelton
- 1957 ยท26 Menas
- 1957 ยทTrackdownas
- 1957 ยทMaverickas
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Chris Hearn
- 1957 ยทDeath in Small Dosesas Steve Hummel / Mr. Brown
- 1957 ยทHave Gun, Will Travelas
- 1957 ยทRichard Diamond, Private Detectiveas Charles Decker
- 1957 ยทHellcats of the Navyas Lt. (j.g.) Wes Barton
- 1957 ยทThe Badge of Marshal Brennanas Dr. Hale
- 1957 ยทTales of Wells Fargoas Henry Wilson
- 1957 ยทOfficial Detectiveas
- 1956 ยทThe Women of Pitcairn Islandas Ben Fish
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Maurie - Gunman
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Karger - Outlaw
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Union Sgt. Stone
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Hake Morris
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Stopes
- 1956 ยทDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Vic Stanley
- 1956 ยทPlayhouse 90as Breed
- 1956 ยทState Trooperas
- 1956 ยทHey, Jeannie!as Tierney
- 1956 ยทThe Adventures of Jim Bowieas
- 1956 ยทMiami Exposรฉas Det. Tim Grogan
- 1956 ยทEarth vs. the Flying Saucersas Cutting - Generator Technician (uncredited)
- 1956 ยทThe Werewolfas Deputy Ben Clovey
- 1956 ยทBlonde Baitas State Department Security Chief
- 1956 ยทThe Count of Monte Cristoas
- 1955 ยทAt Gunpointas Federal Marshal
- 1955 ยทDig That Uraniumas Haskell, the boss
- 1955 ยทThe Crooked Webas Sgt. Mike Jancoweizc
- 1955 ยทScreen Director's Playhouseas Truck Driver
- 1955 ยทSergeant Preston of the Yukonas
- 1955 ยทCheyenneas
- 1955 ยทNavy Logas
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Clay
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Sy
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Martin
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Terry
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Kelly
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Gregory Bellow
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Leach
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Henry Rucker
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Michael Drennan
- 1955 ยทThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earpas
- 1955 ยทApache Ambushas
- 1955 ยทIt Came from Beneath the Seaas Deputy Bill Nash
- 1955 ยทCreature with the Atom Brainas Reporter #1
- 1955 ยทKing of the Carnivalas Bert King
- 1955 ยทLord of the Jungleas Pilot
- 1955 ยทOutlaw Treasureas Jesse James
- 1955 ยทTimber Country Troubleas Webb, the lumberjack
- 1955 ยทBuffalo Bill Jr.as
- 1955 ยทThe Millionaireas Andrew Stevens
- 1955 ยทThe Millionaireas Anders - Phone Co. Supervisor
- 1954 ยทThe Gypsy Moonas Atlasan
- 1954 ยทCaptain Midnightas
- 1954 ยทDragnetas Officer Greeley
- 1954 ยทThe Forty-Ninersas Gambler
- 1954 ยทCrash of Moonsas Atlasan
- 1954 ยทReturn to Treasure Islandas Parker
- 1954 ยทSilver Needle in the Skyas Atlasan
- 1954 ยทSilver Needle in the Skyas Atlasande
- 1954 ยทYankee Pashaas Dick Bailey
- 1954 ยทDragonfly Squadronas Capt. Vedders
- 1954 ยทTrader Tom of the China Seasas Tom Rogers
- 1954 ยทManhunt in Spaceas Atlasan
- 1953 ยทCrime Waveas Roadblock Officer (uncredited)
- 1953 ยทThe Big Heatas Hank O'Connell (uncredited)
- 1953 ยทLetter to Lorettaas Bailey
- 1953 ยทFighting Lawmanas Outlaw Al Clark - aka Al Deacons
- 1953 ยทCity Detectiveas
- 1953 ยทTopekaas Mack Wilson
- 1953 ยทCanadian Mounties vs. Atomic Invadersas Constable Clark
- 1953 ยทThe Marshal's Daughteras Russ Mason
- 1953 ยทPrince of Piratesas Jan
- 1952 ยทBiff Baker U.S.A.as George Carlton
- 1952 ยทMr. & Mrs. Northas
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas Ray Marshall
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas Harry Grant
- 1952 ยทDeath Valley Daysas Henry Schmidtlein
- 1952 ยทFour Star Playhouseas Bud
- 1952 ยทFour Star Playhouseas Lt. Stanton
- 1952 ยทHopalong Cassidyas
- 1952 ยทYukon Goldas Ace Morgan
- 1952 ยทSea Tigeras Randall, alias Jon Edmum
- 1952 ยทApache Countryas Dave Kilrain
- 1952 ยทThe Red Ball Expressas Lt. Michaelson -- Sentry (uncredited)
- 1952 ยทTalk About a Strangeras Clarence, Bookkeeper
- 1952 ยทRancho Notoriousas Deputy at Gunsight (uncredited)
- 1952 ยทThis Woman Is Dangerousas Trooper (Uncredited)
- 1952 ยทThe Steel Fistas Franz
- 1951 ยทValley of Fireas Tod Rawlings
- 1951 ยทThe Kid from Amarilloas Tom Mallory
- 1951 ยทThe Racketas Officer Mosley (uncredited)
- 1951 ยทHills of Utahas Henchman Evan Fox
- 1951 ยทThe Day the Earth Stood Stillas Lieutenant in Charge of Landing Site
- 1951 ยทRoadblockas Saunders (uncredited)
- 1951 ยทFlying Leathernecksas
- 1951 ยทThe Adventures of Kit Carsonas
- 1951 ยทRacket Squadas
- 1951 ยทAccording to Mrs. Hoyleas Gordon Warren
- 1951 ยทWhirlwindas Wade Trimble
- 1951 ยทThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickokas
- 1951 ยทThunder in God's Countryas Marshal Tim Gallery
- 1951 ยทSilver City Bonanzaas Pete Horne
- 1950 ยทThe Flying Missileas Army Base Information Desk Clerk
- 1950 ยทExperiment Alcatrazas Richard 'Dick' McKenna
- 1950 ยทFlying Disc Man from Marsas Drake
- 1950 ยทBunco Squadas James Worth (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทNo Way Outas Orderly (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทThe Showdownas Cowhand (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทThe Gene Autry Showas
- 1950 ยทThe Great Jewel Robberas Reporter (uncredited)
- 1950 ยท711 Ocean Driveas Flirty Man at Bar (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทWhen Willie Comes Marching Homeas Aide (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทBlue Grass of Kentuckyas Dick Wentworth
- 1949 ยทTwelve O'Clock Highas Radio officer
- 1949 ยทWithout Honoras Ambulance Attendant
- 1949 ยทThe Life of Rileyas
- 1949 ยทThe Lone Rangeras Fred Vance
- 1949 ยทWhite Heatas Man with Microphone in Car (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทZambaas Jim
- 1949 ยทBandit King of Texasas Trem Turner
- 1949 ยทI Was a Male War Brideas Naval Lt. Perkins (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทThe Great Dan Patchas Bud Ransome
- 1949 ยทAlimonyas Doctor
- 1949 ยทFrontier Investigatoras Rocky's Brother
- 1949 ยทThe Price of Freedomas Man in restaurant (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทTucsonas George Reeves Jr.
- 1949 ยทPrince of the Plainsas Tom Owens
- 1948 ยทJungle Patrolas Lt. Derby
- 1948 ยทIncidentas Bill Manning
- 1948 ยทMoonriseas
- 1948 ยทThe Gay Intrudersas Male Secretary
- 1948 ยทA Foreign Affairas Corporal (uncredited)
- 1946 ยทThe Magnificent Rogueas Boy Model