Ralph Dumke

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
Rawhide 1959-

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