Ralph Dumke was an American actor who is best known for his roles in All the King’s Men (1949), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), and Mystery Street (1950). He was born on July 25, 1899, in South Bend, Indiana, and passed away on January 4, 1964, in Sherman Oaks, California.
Personal and Family Life
Ralph Dumke was married to Greta Leona Edner on December 24, 1924. They had two children together. Throughout his life, Ralph was known for his slight lisp, which became a trademark of his performances.
Death and Legacy
Ralph Dumke died from a heart ailment on January 4, 1964. His contributions to film and television left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his memorable roles in classic movies and shows of his era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Where Danger Lives | 1950-11-16 | Klauber |
| Invasion of the Body Snatchers | 1956-02-05 | Police Chief Nick Grivett |
| All the King’s Men | 1949-11-16 | Tiny Duffy |
| The Mob | 1951-09-07 | Police Commissioner |
| Forever, Darling | 1956-02-09 | Henry Opdyke |
| Lili | 1953-03-10 | M. Corvier |
| The Breaking Point | 1950-10-06 | Hannagan |
| Loving You | 1957-07-09 | Jim Tallman |
| When Gangland Strikes | 1956-03-15 | Walter Pritchard |
| The Solid Gold Cadillac | 1956-08-22 | Warren Gillie |
| The Fireball | 1950-11-09 | Bruno Crystal |
| Alaska Seas | 1954-01-27 | Dad Jackson |
| Boots Malone | 1952-01-11 | Beckett |
| Rails Into Laramie | 1954-04-14 | Frank Logan |
| The Law and the Lady | 1951-07-20 | James Horace Caighn |
| Massacre Canyon | 1954-05-01 | Phineas J. Canfield |
| The Mississippi Gambler | 1953-01-29 | Caldwell |
| The San Francisco Story | 1952-05-11 | Winfield Holbert (as Ralph E. Dumke) |
| It Should Happen to You | 1954-01-15 | Beckhard (uncredited) |
| Hannah Lee: An American Primitive | 1953-07-13 | Alesworth |
| They Rode West | 1954-12-04 | Dr. Gibson |
| When I Grow Up | 1951-04-19 | Carp |
| The President’s Lady | 1953-05-21 | Col. Stark |
| She Couldn’t Say No | 1954-02-15 | Sheriff |
| Mystery Street | 1950-06-23 | Jim Black the Tattooist |
| The Desperate Hours | 1955-10-05 | Clint |
| Hurricane Smith | 1952-10-02 | Ben Hawkins |
| The War of the Worlds | 1953-08-13 | Buck Monahan (uncredited) |
| Violent Saturday | 1955-04-01 | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| All in a Night’s Work | 1961-03-15 | Baker |
| Carbine Williams | 1952-05-01 | Andrew White |
| Holiday for Sinners | 1952-07-25 | Mike Hennighan |
| Artists and Models | 1955-11-07 | Mr. Trimm (uncredited) |
| Francis in the Haunted House | 1956-07-09 | Mayor Hargrove |
| Hell’s Island | 1955-05-06 | Casino Drunk |
| Elmer Gantry | 1960-07-07 | Salesman in Saloon (uncredited) |
| We’re Not Married! | 1952-07-11 | Twitchell (uncredited) |
| I Love Lucy | 1951-10-15 | Husband (uncredited) |
| The Ed Wynn Show | 1958-09-25 | |
| The Ford Television Theatre | 1952-10-02 | Mayor Holcomb |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Kibbe |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960-10-03 | Greendale Mayor Purdy |
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