Gene Ashley was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Movie-Town Backstage,” “The Lost Weekend,” and “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.”
Personal and Family Life
Gene Ashley was born on October 18, 1917, in Texas, USA. There is limited information available about his family life, but he spent his early years in Texas, where he developed a passion for acting.
Career
Gene had a career in film and television, appearing in several movies primarily in the 1940s. He is best known for being an uncredited actor in notable films such as “The Lost Weekend” and “Blue Skies.” His roles often included minor characters, but he contributed to many famous productions of that era.
Death and Legacy
Gene Ashley passed away on April 13, 1999, in Killeen, Texas, USA. Though he had a modest career with mostly uncredited roles, his work in film during the 1940s remains a part of cinema history.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | The Lost Weekend | Male Nurse (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Man (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Blue Skies | Dancer (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Cross My Heart | Dancer (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Blaze of Noon | Pilot (uncredited) |
| 1948 | The Emperor Waltz | Tyrolean Man (uncredited) |