Erford Gage
Erford Holmes Gage (April 5, 1912 – March 17, 1945) was an American actor.[1] After several years as a stage actor, he was active in Hollywood films between 1942 and 1944. In his movies, he often played shady characters or outright villains, most notably the sadistic Nazi Dr. Schmidt in Hitler's Children. In a different vein, he appeared as the no-nonsense Sgt. Burke in the two low-budget GI comedies starring the team of Brown and Carney.
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| Born | Erford Holmes Gage April 5, 1912 |
| Died | March 17, 1945 (aged 32) Luzon, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1942–1944 |
Personal life
Gage served as a staff sergeant in the 20th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army during World War II and was killed in action during the Battle of Luzon on March 17, 1945.[2][3] During his service, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart.[3] He is buried at Manila American Cemetery.[3] According to obituaries at the time, his widow was actress Nell King.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Seven Miles from Alcatraz | Paul Brenner | |
| 1943 | Hitler's Children | Dr. Schmidt | |
| 1943 | The Falcon Strikes Back | Rickey Davis | |
| 1943 | Bombardier | Meyer | Uncredited |
| 1943 | Mr. Lucky | Henchman | |
| 1943 | The Falcon in Danger | Evan Morley | |
| 1943 | Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1943 | The Fallen Sparrow | Roman | Uncredited |
| 1943 | The Seventh Victim | Jason Hoag | |
| 1943 | The Adventures of a Rookie | Sgt. Burke | |
| 1943 | Gangway for Tomorrow | Dan Barton | |
| 1943 | Rookies in Burma | Sergeant Burke | |
| 1944 | The Curse of the Cat People | Police Captain | |
| 1944 | Days of Glory | Col. Prilenko | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
- "Erford Gage". BFI. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- "Obituary for Erford Gage". The Birmingham News. April 26, 1945. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons (3rd ed.). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 266. ISBN 9780786479924.
External links
- Erford Gage at IMDb