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Kenneth Tobey
Acting

Kenneth Tobey

Born 1917-03-23
Oakland, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Kenneth Jesse Tobey (March 23, 1917 – December 22, 2002) was an extremely prolific American actor who performed in hundreds of productions during a career that spanned more than half a century, including his role as the star of the 1957-1960 Desilu Productions TV series Whirlybirds.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kenneth Tobey

Gremlins
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Gremlins

1984
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Airplane!
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Airplane!

1980
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990
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Columbo
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Columbo

1971
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993
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Little House on the Prairie
TV
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Little House on the Prairie

1974
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Innerspace
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Innerspace

1987
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Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
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Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

1992
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Perry Mason
TV
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Perry Mason

1957
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Bonanza
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Bonanza

1959
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (214 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Die schlechtesten Filme aller ZeitenDie schlechtesten Filme aller ZeitenCapt. Henry (archive footage)TV Series2013
The Naked MonsterThe Naked MonsterCol. Patrick HendryMovie2005
The Angry BeaversThe Angry BeaversScientist / General (voice)TV Series1997
Hellraiser: BloodlineHellraiser: BloodlineHologram Priest (uncredited)Movie1996
Body ShotBody ShotArthur LassenMovie1994
Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineRuriganTV Series1993
BobBobSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Honey, I Blew Up the KidHoney, I Blew Up the KidSmittyMovie1992
Desire and Hell at Sunset MotelDesire and Hell at Sunset MotelCaptain HolidayMovie1992
Gremlins 2: The New BatchGremlins 2: The New BatchProjectionistMovie1990
Ghost WriterGhost WriterCop #2Movie1989
FreewayFreewayMonsignor KavanaughMovie1988
Big Top Pee-weeBig Top Pee-weeSheriffMovie1988
Gregory Peck: His Own ManGregory Peck: His Own ManSelfMovie1988
InnerspaceInnerspaceMan in RestroomMovie1987
StarmanStarmanConrad BennettTV Series1986
L.A. LawL.A. LawKent WatsonTV Series1986
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneSheriff Haskin (segment "A Day in Beaumont")TV Series1985
HunterHunterFather CusackTV Series1984
The Lost EmpireThe Lost EmpireCapt. HendryMovie1984
GremlinsGremlinsMobil Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)Movie1984
Night CourtNight CourtHarrison KempTV Series1984
Strange InvadersStrange InvadersArthur NewmanMovie1983
Falcon CrestFalcon CrestJudge Randolph WinthropTV Series1981
The HowlingThe HowlingOlder CopMovie1981
Airplane!Airplane!Air Controller NeubauerMovie1980
The Murder That Wouldn't DieThe Murder That Wouldn't DieChuck ParksMovie1980
Hero at LargeHero at LargeFirechief PalmerMovie1980
The Horror ShowThe Horror Show(archive footage)Movie1979
Vega$Vega$Self / AppearanceTV Series1978
Goodbye, Franklin HighGoodbye, Franklin HighPolice CaptainMovie1978
Wild and WoolyWild and WoolyMark HannahMovie1978
Nowhere to RunNowhere to RunMohrMovie1978
Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm ReadyDon't Push, I'll Charge When I'm ReadyOliverMovie1977
MacArthurMacArthurAdmiral HalseyMovie1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesThe Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
GibbsvilleGibbsvilleSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
GusGusAsst. WardenMovie1976
Baby Blue MarineBaby Blue MarineBuick DriverMovie1976
W.C. Fields and MeW.C. Fields and MeParkerMovie1976
Starsky & HutchStarsky & HutchAndy WilkinsTV Series1975
The Wild McCullochsThe Wild McCullochsLarry CarpenterMovie1975
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesCaptainTV Series1974
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesUniversity Police Chief Max KilmoreTV Series1974
Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the PrairieBarrettTV Series1974
PetrocelliPetrocelliJason StraffordTV Series1974
HomebodiesHomebodiesConstruction BossMovie1974
Dirty Mary Crazy LarryDirty Mary Crazy LarryCarl DonahueMovie1974
Chopper OneChopper OneSergeant ReardonTV Series1974
The Death SquadThe Death SquadHartmanMovie1974
The Alpha CaperThe Alpha CaperPolice CaptainMovie1973
Coffee, Tea or Me?Coffee, Tea or Me?CaptainMovie1973
Walking TallWalking TallAugie McCullahMovie1973
Barnaby JonesBarnaby JonesSheriff Tommy AllenTV Series1973
Barnaby JonesBarnaby JonesSheriffTV Series1973
Barnaby JonesBarnaby JonesRon HagartyTV Series1973
RageRageCol. Alan A. NickersonMovie1972
The Crooked HeartsThe Crooked HeartsFishermanMovie1972
Kung FuKung FuSheriff IngramTV Series1972
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoSheriff KenneyTV Series1972
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoCommander JuddTV Series1972
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoSheriff HollowayTV Series1972
The RookiesThe RookiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
The CandidateThe CandidateFloyd J. StarkeyMovie1972
BenBenEngineerMovie1972
Fireball ForwardFireball ForwardGen. DawsonMovie1972
Lassie: Peace Is Our ProfessionLassie: Peace Is Our ProfessionCol. Bill MorganMovie1972
Emergency!Emergency!Doug BartonTV Series1972
Emergency!Emergency!Crane OperatorTV Series1972
Emergency!Emergency!Capt. Gordon TriggTV Series1972
McMillan & WifeMcMillan & WifeSgt. HallidayTV Series1971
Terror in the SkyTerror in the SkyCapt. WilsonMovie1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawTony AlexanderTV Series1971
ColumboColumboPolice CommissionerTV Series1971
CannonCannonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
Billy JackBilly JackDeputy MikeMovie1971
Alias Smith and JonesAlias Smith and JonesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
Night GalleryNight GalleryWardenTV Series1970
BreakoutBreakoutRangerMovie1970
The Andersonville TrialThe Andersonville TrialBoard of Military JudgesMovie1970
MarloweMarloweFred BeifusMovie1969
The OutcastsThe OutcastsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
Adam-12Adam-12Lt. KingTV Series1968
Adam-12Adam-12Don BatesTV Series1968
Adam-12Adam-12Sgt. Bert StrongTV Series1968
The OutsiderThe OutsiderJoe KesterTV Series1968
It Takes a ThiefIt Takes a ThiefCaptainTV Series1968
MannixMannixSheriffTV Series1967
MannixMannixTed BaileyTV Series1967
MannixMannixSheriff WellsTV Series1967
Judd, for the DefenseJudd, for the DefenseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
A Time for KillingA Time for KillingSgt. CleehanMovie1967
40 Guns to Apache Pass40 Guns to Apache PassCpl. BodineMovie1967
IronsideIronsideMahoneyTV Series1967
IronsideIronsideLt. ReynoldsTV Series1967
Family AffairFamily AffairSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
A Man Called AdamA Man Called AdamClub OwnerMovie1966
DaktariDaktariCol. Simon TredwellTV Series1966
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.BarstowTV Series1965
I SpyI SpyRuss ConwayTV Series1965
Daniel BooneDaniel BooneTaggartTV Series1964
Temple HoustonTemple HoustonDan PowersTV Series1963
Arrest and TrialArrest and TrialBill LathamTV Series1963
The LieutenantThe LieutenantSergeant BakerTV Series1963
Stark FearStark FearKaneMovie1962
Stoney BurkeStoney BurkeRyanTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianSheriff Howard ActonTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianSheriff KirbyTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianJoe PierceTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianSheriff Dan PorterTV Series1962
Sam BenedictSam BenedictSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
X-15X-15Col. Craig BrewsterMovie1961
Target: The Corruptors!Target: The Corruptors!Self / AppearanceTV Series1961
The DefendersThe DefendersBlakeyTV Series1961
The AmericansThe AmericansSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Seven Ways from SundownSeven Ways from SundownLieutenant HerlyMovie1960
The RebelThe RebelMajor Quincy BannisterTV Series1959
BonanzaBonanzaJosiah HeathTV Series1959
BonanzaBonanzaNotaryTV Series1959
77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset StripCoach JarechTV Series1958
Bat MastersonBat MastersonReed AmherstTV Series1958
LawmanLawmanDuncan ClooneyTV Series1958
LawmanLawmanTom BishopTV Series1958
Behind Closed DoorsBehind Closed DoorsColonel Pete KelloggTV Series1958
BroncoBroncoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1958
Wanted: Dead or AliveWanted: Dead or AliveVince SlaterTV Series1958
Cry Terror!Cry Terror!Agent Frank ColeMovie1958
Jefferson DrumJefferson DrumJohn WallachTV Series1958
Sea HuntSea HuntPete ButlerTV Series1958
Jet PilotJet PilotSelf / AppearanceMovie1957
The Restless GunThe Restless GunSheriff Cash HarcourtTV Series1957
Perry MasonPerry MasonDeputy D.A. Jack AlvinTV Series1957
Perry MasonPerry MasonAsst. District Attorney AlvinTV Series1957
Have Gun, Will TravelHave Gun, Will TravelTim DeckerTV Series1957
The VampireThe VampireBuck DonnellyMovie1957
Gunfight at the O.K. CorralGunfight at the O.K. CorralBat MastersonMovie1957
Panic!Panic!Self / AppearanceTV Series1957
The Wings of EaglesThe Wings of EaglesCapt. Herbert Allen HazardMovie1957
WhirlybirdsWhirlybirdsChuck MartinTV Series1957
The Search for Bridey MurphyThe Search for Bridey MurphyRex SimmonsMovie1956
Davy Crockett and the River PiratesDavy Crockett and the River PiratesJockoMovie1956
The Great Locomotive ChaseThe Great Locomotive ChaseAnthony MurphyMovie1956
Behind the Scenes with Fess ParkerBehind the Scenes with Fess ParkerSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
The Man in the Gray Flannel SuitThe Man in the Gray Flannel SuitLt. Hank Mahoney (uncredited)Movie1956
The Steel JungleThe Steel JungleDr. LewyMovie1956
Davy Crockett's Keelboat RaceDavy Crockett's Keelboat RaceJockoMovie1955
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsJeffTV Series1955
FrontierFrontierSelf / AppearanceTV Series1955
Navy LogNavy LogSelf / AppearanceTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeSpaddenTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeFickettTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeBob MathisonTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeEd TerrallTV Series1955
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild FrontierDavy Crockett, King of the Wild FrontierCol. Jim BowieMovie1955
It Came from Beneath the SeaIt Came from Beneath the SeaCmdr. Pete MathewsMovie1955
Science Fiction TheatreScience Fiction TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1955
Rage at DawnRage at DawnMonk ClaxtonMovie1955
Davy Crockett at the AlamoDavy Crockett at the AlamoJames BowieMovie1955
Captain FathomCaptain FathomJack ClydeMovie1955
Davy CrockettDavy CrockettSelf / AppearanceTV Series1954
The Steel CageThe Steel CageSteinberg, Convict Painter, segment "The Face"Movie1954
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyJockoTV Series1954
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyAnthoney MurphyTV Series1954
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyJames BowieTV Series1954
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyShortyTV Series1954
Climax!Climax!Captain CoppedgeTV Series1954
Father Knows BestFather Knows BestJack BramerTV Series1954
LassieLassieTom AndersonTV Series1954
LassieLassieDan FullerTV Series1954
LassieLassieJim DixonTV Series1954
LassieLassieLuke MoranTV Series1954
LassieLassieChuck MartinTV Series1954
LassieLassieColonel Bill MorganTV Series1954
Down Three Dark StreetsDown Three Dark StreetsZack StewartMovie1954
Ring of FearRing of FearShreveportMovie1954
The Lone WolfThe Lone WolfJohnny MartinTV Series1954
Public DefenderPublic DefenderSgt. AngelTV Series1954
Public DefenderPublic DefenderPatrolman Don NelsonTV Series1954
The BigamistThe BigamistTom Morgan, Defense AttorneyMovie1953
Fighter AttackFighter AttackGeorgeMovie1953
Letter to LorettaLetter to LorettaDavid WhitneyTV Series1953
Letter to LorettaLetter to LorettaHarry PotterTV Series1953
The Beast from 20,000 FathomsThe Beast from 20,000 FathomsCol. EvansMovie1953
Angel FaceAngel FaceBill CromptonMovie1953
Biff Baker U.S.A.Biff Baker U.S.A.Tommy AllenTV Series1952
The Ford Television TheatreThe Ford Television TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1952
Cavalcade of AmericaCavalcade of AmericaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1952
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameMiles StandishTV Series1951
DragnetDragnetSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsSergeant Tim VernonTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsLt. LambertTV Series1951
The Thing from Another WorldThe Thing from Another WorldCaptain Patrick HendryMovie1951
RawhideRawhideLt. Wingate (uncredited)Movie1951
The Company She KeepsThe Company She KeepsRex Fisher (uncredited)Movie1951
The Flying MissileThe Flying MissilePete McEvoyMovie1950
Three SecretsThree SecretsOfficer (uncredited)Movie1950
Right CrossRight CrossReporter #3Movie1950
Lux Video TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1950
Kiss Tomorrow GoodbyeKiss Tomorrow GoodbyeDetective TobeyMovie1950
My Friend Irma Goes WestMy Friend Irma Goes WestPilotMovie1950
The GunfighterThe GunfighterSwede (uncredited)Movie1950
One Way StreetOne Way StreetCop at Second Accident (uncredited)Movie1950
When Willie Comes Marching HomeWhen Willie Comes Marching HomeLt. K. Geiger (uncredited)Movie1950
Twelve O'Clock HighTwelve O'Clock HighSgt. KellerMovie1949
The File on Thelma JordonThe File on Thelma JordonPolice Photographer (uncredited)Movie1949
Free For AllFree For AllPilotMovie1949
The Lone RangerThe Lone RangerDeputy Gil JacksonTV Series1949
Task ForceTask ForceCapt. Ken Willliamson (uncredited)Movie1949
I Was a Male War BrideI Was a Male War BrideRed (uncredited)Movie1949
The Great SinnerThe Great SinnerCabbie (uncredited)Movie1949
He Walked by NightHe Walked by NightDetective Questioning Pete (uncredited)Movie1949
Beyond GloryBeyond GloryBit Role (uncredited)Movie1948
Dangerous VentureDangerous VentureRedMovie1947