Douglas Odney was an American actor who is best known for his roles in State Trooper, Yancy Derringer, and Highway Patrol. Born on September 24, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, he passed away on August 20, 2014, in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Douglas Odney was married twice. His first marriage was to Barbara J. Watkins, from July 7, 1951, until their divorce on August 11, 1954. Later, he married Laurette Lovell on June 27, 1959, and they remained together until her death on January 11, 2013.
Death and Legacy
Douglas Odney died on August 20, 2014. His contributions to television and film are remembered through his memorable performances in various series throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He left behind a legacy of roles that reflected the popular culture of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Asphalt Jungle | 1961 | Frank Orte |
| Dennis the Menace | 1961 | Fred Harmon (as Doug Odney) |
| Lawman | 1961 | Arnie Steele |
| Perry Mason | 1960 | Arthur Hayden (as Doug Odney) |
| Alcoa Theatre | 1960 | Ellison Hollander (as Doug Odney) |
| Highway Patrol | 1959 | Vance Nolan (as Doug Odney) |
| The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | 1959 | Major Bradbury (as Doug Odney) |
| Adventure Showcase | 1959 | Ellison Hollander (as Doug Odney) |
| Goodyear Theatre | 1959 | Major Jim Graves |
| Yancy Derringer | 1959 | Charles Webster (as Doug Odney) |
| Dragnet | 1959 | Various roles |
| Death Valley Days | 1958–1959 | Dan Rowland, Sam Brannan |
| Union Pacific | 1958 | Captain (as Doug Odney) |
| The Silent Service | 1957–1958 | Lt. B. S. Weaver, Lt. Frank Rains |
| Casey Jones | 1958 | Charles Lewis |