Truman Bradley

Truman Bradley was an American actor who is best known for Lone Star Ranger, Northwest Passage, and A Night at Earl Carroll’s. He was born on February 8, 1905, in Sheldon, Missouri, USA, and passed away on July 28, 1974, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Truman Bradley was married three times. His wives were Evelyn Jane Esenther, Myrla Bratton, and Phyllis Ruth. He experienced divorced with each of them and had a life intertwined with his acting career.

Career Highlights

In addition to his work in films and television, Truman Bradley was also known as a radio announcer. He was hired by Henry Ford to be the announcer for The Ford Sunday Evening Hour radio show, which required him to travel to Detroit, Michigan, each weekend.

Death and Legacy

Truman Bradley died on July 28, 1974. His contributions to film and radio continue to be remembered, especially for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in various films during the 1930s and 1940s.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Dead Men Tell 1941-03-28 Capt. Kane of the Suva Star
Charlie Chan in Rio 1941-09-05 Paul Wagner
The Horn Blows at Midnight 1945-04-28 Radio Announcer
Confidence Girl 1952-06-20 Narrator (voice)
Mob Town 1941-10-03 Officer Cutler
Murder Among Friends 1941-02-28 McAndrews
Help Wanted 1939-06-10 Labor Commissioner’s Representative
On Borrowed Time 1939-07-07 James Northrup
Millionaires in Prison 1940-07-12 Dr. William ‘Bill’ Collins
Love on Tap 1939-03-18 Tommy
Young Dr. Kildare 1938-10-14 Jack Hamilton
Stronger Than Desire 1939-06-30 Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
Spring Madness 1938-11-11 Walter Beckett
The Ice Follies of 1939 1939-03-10 Paul Rodney (Voice) (Uncredited)
The Hardys Ride High 1939-04-21 Clerk
Miracles for Sale 1939-08-10 Nightclub Master of Ceremonies
A Failure at Fifty 1940-07-01 Lincoln’s Friend
Frontier Days 1945-12-08 Narrator
Treat ‘Em Rough 1942-01-30 Jordan Perkins
Keep ‘Em Flying 1941-11-27 Butch
Bombay Clipper 1942-01-11 Dr. Gregory Landers
The Night Before the Divorce 1942-03-06 Bruce Campbell
Northwest Passage 1940-02-23 Captain Ogden
Think First 1939-09-08 Crime Lab Technician
Northward, Ho! 1940-02-10 Himself
Lone Star Ranger 1942-03-20 Phil Lawson
Call Northside 777 1948-02-13 Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On 1941-11-20 7th Michigan officer (uncredited)
A Boy and His Dog 1946-12-26 Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Women on the Warpath 1943-01-26 Narrator (voice)
Okay for Sound 1946-09-07
We Who Are Young 1940-07-19 Commentator (uncredited) (voice)
America the Beautiful 1945-08-04 Narrator
Beachhead to Berlin 1945-01-06 Narrator of Chaplain’s Letter (voice)
Hollywood Hobbies 1939-05-03 Narrator (uncredited)
Burma Convoy 1941-10-16 Victor Harrison
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now 1947-07-31 Martin Webb
Vacation from Love 1938-09-29 Mark Shelby
Objective, Burma! 1945-02-17 Narrator (voice)
Never Wave at a WAC 1953-01-28 Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Last of the Duanes