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Jack Kruschen

1922–2002 · Actor

Biography

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Jacob Kruschen (March 20, 1922 – April 2, 2002) was a Jewish character actor who worked primarily in American film, television and radio. Kruschen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dr. Dreyfuss in the 1960 comedy-drama The Apartment.

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Notable Noir Roles

Confidence Girl

1952Dir. Andrew L. Stone · Detective Sergeant Quinn

After successfully swindling thousands of dollars from hapless victims, conflicted con artist Mary (Hillary Brooke) decides to go straight, but her greedy boyfriend and partner, Roger (Tom Conway), co…

A Blueprint for Murder

1953Dir. Andrew L. Stone · Harold Y. Cole

Whitney Cameron is in a quandary: he's attracted to his beautiful sister-in-law, Lynn, but also harbors serious suspicions about her. Her husband, Cameron's brother, died under mysterious circumstance…

The Night Holds Terror

1955Dir. Andrew L. Stone · Detective Pope

A group of escaped convicts holds a household prisoner as the police close in.

Outside the Law

1956Dir. Jack Arnold · Agent Pill Schwartz

A government agent's son wins respect and love when he challenges counterfeiters.

Full Noir Filmography

6 films · 1952–1958