Bert Rumsey was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Gunsmoke,” “Ship of Fools,” and “The Girl in Lovers Lane.”
Personal and Family Life
Burtis Harwood Rumsey was born in Butte, Montana, on October 15, 1892. He had a brother named Roscoe William and a sister named Doris Margaret. His parents, Burtis Harwood Rumsey and Hannah Cummins, both passed away between 1904 and 1910. He married Dona Grace Benneche, and they shared their lives until his death.
Death and Legacy
Burt Rumsey died on July 6, 1968, in Bellaire-Clearwater, Florida, due to lung cancer. He spent his final days at the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills, California. Burt was buried in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery, located in Lodi, California, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in television and film.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ship of Fools | Second Officer (uncredited) | 1965 |
| The Girl in Lovers Lane | – | 1960 |
| The Threat | Bert the Bartender | 1960 |
| Gunsmoke | Bartender / Townsman / Sam … | 1955–1959 |
| Desert Hell | – (uncredited) | 1958 |
| I Led 3 Lives | Tailor | 1956 |
| The Cisco Kid | Sheriff | 1956 |
| Sergeant Preston of the Yukon | George (uncredited) | 1956 |
| Botany Bay | Prisoner (uncredited) | 1952 |