Myron Healey was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “The Incredible Melting Man,” “Gunsmoke,” and “The Amazing Spider-Man.” His memorable performances, particularly as a villain, made him a recognizable figure in films and television during the 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Myron Healey was born as Myrton Daniel Healey on June 8, 1923, in Petaluma, California. Throughout his life, he was married four times, including briefly to Adair Jameson and Elizabeth Mary D’Errico. He had one child from his marriage to D’Errico, and during World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a navigator and bombardier.
Career
Healey was known for playing villains, especially in Westerns, thanks to his deep voice and striking looks. He began acting after studying under Maria Ouspenskaya and made his mark in various films and TV series. Besides his villain roles, he also occasionally played sympathetic characters, showcasing his range as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Myron Healey passed away on December 21, 2005, in Burbank, California, due to respiratory failure. His body was donated to the University of California in Los Angeles for medical research. Although he may not be widely recognized today, his contributions to film and television, particularly in the genre of Westerns, left a lasting impression on fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Ambush | 1951-01-14 | Chet Murdock |
| The Unearthly | 1957-06-28 | Mark Houston |
| The Incredible Melting Man | 1977-11-10 | General Michael Perry |
| The Big Night | 1951-12-07 | Kennealy |
| Hot News | 1953-10-11 | Jim O’Hara |
| Calling Homicide | 1956-09-30 | Jim Haddix |
| Gang Busters | 1955-06-17 | John Omar Pinson |
| Count Three and Pray | 1955-10-01 | Floyd Miller |
| Guns Don’t Argue | 1957-01-01 | John Dillinger (archive footage) |
| Hot Rod | 1950-10-22 | Policeman Joe Langham |
| Apache War Smoke | 1952-09-25 | Pike Curtis |
| Ghost Fever | 1987-03-27 | Andrew Lee |
| Cole Younger, Gunfighter | 1958-03-30 | Phil Bennett / Charlie Bennett |
| The Young Guns | 1956-09-12 | Deputy Nix |
| Baby Sitters Jitters | 1951-02-01 | George Lloyd |
| Quantrill’s Raiders | 1958-04-27 | Jarrett |
| The White Squaw | 1956-11-01 | Eric Swanson |
| Hell’s Crossroads | 1957-03-08 | Cole Younger |
| Panther Girl of the Kongo | 1955-01-03 | Larry Sanders |
| Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend | 1957-05-04 | Rafe Sanders |
| Elephant Stampede | 1951-10-28 | Joe Collins |
| Across The Rio Grande | 1949-05-14 | Stage Robber |
| Rails Into Laramie | 1954-04-14 | Con Winton |