7.9
TV
Acting
Oliver Blake
- Born
- Died
- (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- Centralia, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 82 titles
Biography
Character actor with a wildly distinctive face. Used real name Oliver Prickett for stage work, especially at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where he was a longtime fixture and teacher and where his brother was managing director. Used stage name Oliver Blake for scores of small film and television roles. Brother-in-law of actress Maudie Prickett.
He died on 12 February 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
TV
7.1
Movie
Julius Caesar
6.3
Movie
Moonrise
6.7
Movie
Cry of the City
7.0
Movie
The Long, Long Trailer
7.0
TV
Maverick
5.7
Movie
The Cobweb
5.5
Movie
The Guilty
7.1
Movie
Castle in the Desert
4.4
Movie
Giant from the Unknown
6.2
Movie
The Miracle of the Bells
6.2
Movie
The Fearmakers
6.2
Movie
The Seven Little Foys
6.7
Movie
Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm
6.2
Movie
Corvette K-225
5.3
Movie
The Iron Mistress
6.6
Movie
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home
6.6
Movie
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair
Acting credits 82
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Bells Are Ringing Film | Ludwig Smiley (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Alias Jesse James Film | Mortimer Hopelaw (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Fearmakers Film | Dr. Gregory Jessup |
| 1958 | Giant from the Unknown Film | Cafe Proprietor |
| 1957 | Raintree County Film | Jake - Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1957 | The Pied Piper of Hamelin Film | Leading Citizen (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Maverick TV | Brimmer (1 ep) |
| 1955 | The Seven Little Foys Film | Man Dressed as Santa Claus |
| 1955 | The Cobweb Film | Curly |
| 1955 | Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki Film | Geoduck |
| 1954 | Hell's Outpost Film | Hotel Clerk |
| 1954 | Drum Beat Film | Minister (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Father Knows Best TV | Roy (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Brigadoon Film | Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Susan Slept Here Film | Motel Manager (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Casanova's Big Night Film | Amadeo (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Ma and Pa Kettle at Home Film | Geoduck |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer Film | Mr. Judlow |
| 1953 | So This Is Love Film | Apartment Manager |
| 1953 | Julius Caesar Film | Citizen of Rome |
| 1953 | House of Wax Film | Man Checking His Watch (uncredited) |
| 1952 | The Iron Mistress Film | Innkeeper |
| 1952 | Face to Face Film | Deacon |
| 1952 | Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation Film | Geoduck |
| 1952 | Feudin' Fools Film | Clem Smith |
| 1952 | Son of Paleface Film | Telegraph Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair Film | Geoduck |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth Film | Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Room for One More Film | Mr. Tatum (uncredited) |
| 1951 | The Stooge Film | Theater Manager (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Come Fill the Cup Film | Al - Bartender at Blue Pencil(uncredited) |
| 1951 | I Love Lucy TV | Zeb Allen (1 ep) |
| 1951 | Rhubarb Film | Cadaver Jones (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Chain of Circumstance Film | Traeger |
| 1951 | Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm Film | Geoduck |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid Film | Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Let's Dance Film | Man in Bowler Hat (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Fancy Pants Film | Mr. Andrews (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Father of the Bride Film | Engagement Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Colorado Territory Film | Wells Fargo Agent (uncredited) |
| 1949 | A Woman's Secret Film | Mr. Pierson (Uncredited) |
| 1948 | Let's Live a Little Film | Advertising Photographer |
| 1948 | The Walls of Jericho Film | Juror |
| 1948 | Moonrise Film | Ed Conlon |
| 1948 | Cry of the City Film | Mr. Masselli |
| 1948 | The Pirate Film | Official (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Shed No Tears Film | Ray Belden's Landlord (Uncredited) |
| 1948 | Summer Holiday Film | Scorekeeper (uncredited) |
| 1948 | The Challenge Film | Arno |
| 1948 | The Miracle of the Bells Film | Slenka |
| 1947 | The Senator Was Indiscreet Film | Indian |
| 1947 | Out of the Past Film | Tillotson (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Merton of the Movies Film | Mr. Purdie (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Nightmare Alley Film | Hobo (uncredited) |
| 1947 | So You're Going to Be a Father Film | Swami Fortune Teller (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Guilty Film | Jake, the janitor |
| 1947 | Ginger Film | City Treasurer Joseph Nash |
| 1947 | The Mighty McGurk Film | |
| 1946 | Wake Up and Dream Film | Mr. Agrippa |
| 1946 | Inside Job Film | Herman |