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Ralph Sanford

1899–1963 · Actor

Biography

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Ralph Sanford (May 21, 1899 – June 20, 1963) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 200 films between 1930 and 1960, mostly bit parts or supporting roles. Sanford frequently appeared in Westerns and often portrayed "tough guys". He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Notable Noir Roles

They Made Me a Killer

1946Dir. William C. Thomas · Patrolman Roach

A fugitive receives help from a victim's sister as he tries to clear his name of robbery and murder charges.

Union Station

1950Dir. Rudolph Maté · Detective Fay

Police catch a break when suspected kidnappers are spotted on a train heading towards Union Station. Police, train station security and a witness try to piece together the crime and get back the blind…

Rogue River

1951Dir. John Rawlins · Max Bonner

The story of Ownie Rodgers, the nephew of crooked Oregon police chief Joe Dandridge. A $70,000 windfall, bequeathed to Dandridge by a man he'd once framed on a bank robbery charge, unleashes innumerab…

Missing Women

1951Dir. Philip Ford · Sam (man at ballpark)

A woman becomes desperate to find a pair of car thieves after her husband -- while on their honeymoon -- is killed during a robbery.

Full Noir Filmography

4 films · 1946–1951