Anthony Warde
Anthony Warde was an American actor who appeared in over 150 movies from 1937 to 1964.
Early years
Born as Benjamin Schwartz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on New Year's Day 1909, Warde was raised in Danbury, Connecticut.
Stage
Warde gained early acting experience at the Pasadena Playhouse and performed with the Federal Theatre Project. In 1940, he toured with the Eighteen Actors dramatic group, which included Victor Jory and Morris Ankrum, among others. In 1953, he worked in summer stock theatre.
Film
Warde started his Hollywood career in Escape by Night, appearing in a handful of undistinguished feature films before gaining popularity as one of the hardest working henchmen in the 1930s and 1940s serials.
Warde first appeared in his first film bow in 1936, but he spent most of his time bothering serials heroes as a vicious bodyguard, underground leader or infamous rustler, but also was satisfactory in character roles and the occasional sympathetic part. Usually, he played in many unsavory characterizations, including low-budget crime and Western styles throughout his career. He also appeared in popular serials such as Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars, for Universal; The Spider Returns and Batman for Columbia, as well as in The Masked Marvel, The Purple Monster Strikes and The Black Widow for Republic.
But Warde is probably best remembered for playing Killer Kane, gangster ruler of the Earth in Universal's adaptation of Buck Rogers. In the 1950s, he made a multiple number of TV appearances including a brief turn as a counterfeiter in two episodes of Amos 'N' Andy.
Warde made his last screen appearance in The Carpetbaggers, a 1964 film adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-seller novel. Following his acting career, he owned a men's clothing store.
Death
Warde died in Hollywood, California at the age of 66.
Selected filmography
Films
Escape by Night - Mike GraysonA Girl with Ideas - Gangster Tim Tyler's Luck - Garry DrakeHollywood Stadium Mystery - Krim in Play King of the Newsboys - Henchman Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars - King Turan of the Forest People Law of the Underworld - Larry The Saint in New York - Maury Yule Marie Antoinette - Marat The Crowd Roars - Cain's Third Bodyguard Come On, Leathernecks! - NickThe Affairs of Annabel - BaileyThe Storm - Sailor Newsboys' Home - Blake Pacific Liner - Crew Member Risky Business - Jackson's Henchman Twelve Crowded Hours - Jerry Miller Almost a Gentleman - Kidnapper Buck Rogers - Killer KaneTell No Tales - Frankie Lewis Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation - Joe RublaDust Be My Destiny - Second Thug on Train Oklahoma Frontier - WayneThe Amazing Mr. Williams - Bouncer Chip of the Flying U - Ed DuncanCharlie McCarthy, Detective - Photographer The Earl of Chicago - Kilmount Salesman Florian - Rider Millionaires in Prison - Max, Convict The Sea Hawk - Whipper So You Won't Talk - DolfThe Green Archer - Lefty Brent Ridin' on a Rainbow - Scoop Morrison, Bank RobberLady from Louisiana - Lottery Thug The Spider Returns - Henchman TriggerSingapore Woman - Tough Seaman in Crow's Nest Down in San Diego - TonyBlues in the Night - Del's Henchman #1 Johnny Eager - Guard Outside Luce's Office Door Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. - John CoreyThe Man with Two Lives - HugoBroadway - Gangster Timber - Henchman Eyes of the Underworld - Doorman King of the Mounties - StarkPittsburgh - Kane's Fight Attendant Silent Witness - Racketeer Lou MansonKeep 'Em Slugging - Thug The Ghost and the Guest - Killer BlakeShantytown - Gangster White Savage - ClerkA Gentle Gangster - CharlesI Escaped from the Gestapo - LokinThree Hearts for Julia - Reporter at Army Concert Hall Captive Wild Woman - Tony - Handler Crime Doctor - First Reporter in Court Batman - Stone Secret Service in Darkest Africa - Relzah The Masked Marvel - 'Killer' MaceSo's Your Uncle - StagehandWhere Are Your Children? - Jim LawsonRiders of the Deadline - 'Gunner' MadiganThe Desert Song - French Soldier The Phantom - Karak The Impostor - Soldier The Great Alaskan Mystery - Brandon Follow the Boys - Captain The Chinese Cat - CatlenWaterfront - 2nd Waterfront Sailor Are These Our Parents? - Sam BaileySensations of 1945 - Moroni The Mummy's Ghost - Detective Dixie Jamboree - 'Double', Phony IndianMachine Gun Mama - CarlosShadow of Suspicion - Bill RandallMystery of the River Boat - Bruno BlochBrenda Starr, Reporter - Muller Here Come the Co-Eds - Carlton Basketball Coach There Goes Kelly - Bob FarrellThe Cisco Kid Returns - Paul ConwayThe Monster and the Ape - Joe Flint- HenchmanBewitched - Masher on Street The Purple Monster Strikes - Tony Secrets of a Sorority Girl - Nick VegasParis Underground - Underground Leader Allotment Wives - Joe AgnewCaptain Tugboat Annie - JakeBlack Market Babies - Paul CarrollThe Mask of Diijon - Hold-up Man Hop Harrigan - EdwardsThe Wife of Monte Cristo - Captain BenoitKing of the Forest Rangers - Burt SpearDark Alibi - Jimmy SladeThe Mysterious Mr. M - Martin Brandon The Missing Lady - Henchman LeftyWife Wanted - Friendship Club Con Artist Don Ricardo Returns - Don Jose LuerraThe Thirteenth Hour - RanfordBells of San Fernando - Juan Mendoza, OverseerKiller Dill - Louie MoronieHigh Tide - Nick DykeThat Hagen Girl - Eddie - Pushy Night Club Patron The Black Widow - Nick WardKing of the Bandits - Smoke KirbyDevil Ship - BurkePanhandle - Kenney Here Comes Trouble - Police Reporter Dangers of the Canadian Mounted - Mort FowlerThe Dude Goes West - Barney - the Bartender Stage Struck - Mr. BardaThe Big Punch - Con FestigCongo Bill - RoganFighting Fools - Marty, a Henchman Trail of the Yukon - Muskeg JoeRadar Patrol vs. Spy King - Ricco MorganSouth Sea Sinner - First Policeman Storm Warning - Jukebox Collector The Lemon Drop Kid - Thoughtful Man Roaring City - Bill RaffertyMysterious Island - Confederate Officer The Atomic City - Arnie MolterHurricane Smith - Bos'n The Stars Are Singing - Bit Role The War of the Worlds - Military Police Driver The Girl Who Had Everything - Victor's Colleague Houdini - Master of Ceremonies Here Come the Girls - Moretti - Clown in Dressing Room Casanova's Big Night - Gondolier Rear Window - Detective Day of Triumph - BarabbasStrategic Air Command - Yakotda Controller The Man Who Knew Too Much - French Policeman The Delicate Delinquent - Police Academy Drill Instructor Inside the Mafia - Bob Kalen The Carpetbaggers - Moroni
Television
The Amos 'n Andy Show - Joe / FrankieSky King - Vic LawrenceThe Abbott and Costello Show - BlackieThe Loretta Young Show Topper - BarcoThe Adventures of Jim Bowie - DeshonThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Curt DanceThe Jack Benny Show Mister Ed - Sam Morgan / Policeman