Lars Hensen was an American actor who is best known for his roles in various films and television shows throughout his career. Born on June 24, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he gained recognition for his work as a stand-in and extra in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Lars Hensen was married to Clare B. Mattocks, starting their life together on August 6, 1955. Throughout his life, he valued his family and spent his later years in Philadelphia to be closer to them.
Career
Hensen began his acting career as a young man, finding steady work as an extra in war films during a period when there was a high demand for such roles. By the late 1940s, he transitioned to working as a stand-in for various actors, which allowed him to earn more opportunities as he developed relationships within the industry. His breakthrough came in the 1960s when he regularly worked as a stand-in for Lee J. Cobb on the show “The Virginian” and garnered a good reputation with casting directors.
Death and Legacy
Lars Hensen passed away on December 23, 1999, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Despite his death, he left a legacy in the entertainment industry that spanned several decades, from the golden age of cinema to the rise of music videos, and he is remembered for his contributions as a reliable supporting actor.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Champ | 1979-07-07 | Ring Doctor |
| Spartacus | 1960-10-13 | Slave (uncredited) |
| Planet of the Apes | 1968-02-07 | Gorilla (uncredited) |
| Young Frankenstein | 1974-12-15 | Theatre Goer |
| The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | 1962-04-13 | Statehood Audience Member (uncredited) |
| The Last Challenge | 1967-12-22 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Extra (uncredited) |
| The Egyptian | 1954-08-25 | Citizen |
| Seven Thieves | 1960-03-11 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| King of the Roaring 20’s – The Story of Arnold Rothstein | 1961-06-11 | Racetrack Patron (uncredited) |
| Doctor Dolittle | 1967-12-05 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| There Was a Crooked Man… | 1970-09-18 | Prisoner |
| Dial Red O | 1955-03-13 | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Singin’ in the Rain | 1952-04-09 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| The Apartment | 1960-06-21 | Office Worker (uncredited) |
| From Noon Till Three | 1976-08-01 | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Farewell, My Lovely | 1975-08-08 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Mame | 1974-03-07 | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| An Affair to Remember | 1957-07-11 | Man at Gangway (uncredited) |
| At Long Last Love | 1975-03-01 | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Mommie Dearest | 1981-09-16 | Man (uncredited) |
| Earthquake | 1974-11-15 | Citizen (uncredited) |
| An American in Paris | 1951-09-26 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Cimarron | 1960-12-01 | Dancer at Ball (uncredited) |
| Broken Lance | 1954-09-25 | Miner (uncredited) |
| Warning Shot | 1967-01-18 | |
| Bedlam | 1946-05-10 | |
| Pressure Point | 1962-10-10 | |
| Robin and the 7 Hoods | 1964-06-24 | Club Patron |
| From Here to Eternity | 1953-08-28 | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Lili | 1953-03-10 | Specialty dancer (uncredited) |
| Not With My Wife, You Don’t! | 1966-11-02 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Camelot | 1967-10-25 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| A Big Hand for the Little Lady | 1966-06-08 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| The Blue Angel | 1959-09-04 | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Lost in Space | 1965-09-15 | Convict |
| Hogan’s Heroes | 1965-09-17 | Guard (uncredited) |