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Ken Mayer
Mayer (right) with Ed KemmerinSpace Patrol, 1954

Born

(1918-06-25)June 25, 1918

Died

January 30, 1985(1985-01-30) (aged 66)

Occupation

Actor

Ken Mayer (June 25, 1918 – January 30, 1985) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Major Robbie Robertson in the 1950s television series, Space Patrol.[1]

Career[edit]

Following service in the United States Army Air Corps' intelligence division, Mayer pursued acting at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, at which he garnered the "best-actor" award in 1948.[2]

In addition to being the announcer on The Pinky Lee Show,[3] Besides Space Patrol, Mayer appeared in the television series, Father Knows Best, Whirlybirds, Harbor Command, Casey Jones, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Adventures of Superman, Jefferson Drum, Cimarron City, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Rescue 8, Yancy Derringer, Gunsmoke (Episodes: “Sweet and Sour” in 1957 & “Mistaken Identity” in 1967), Trackdown, The Alaskans, Black Saddle, Wanted Dead or Alive, Sugarfoot, Johnny Ringo, Overland Trail, Law of the Plainsman, The Texan, Peter Gunn, Two Faces West, Cheyenne, Maverick, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Rawhide, Wagon Train, My Favorite Martian, The Virginian and Bonanza, among others.[citation needed] Mayer's work in TV commercials included those for Stroh's beer and Monroe shock absorbers.[4]

Mayer was cast as Marshal Hobe Martin in the 1962 episode, "Girl with a Gun," on the syndicated anthology series, Death Valley Days, hosted by Stanley Andrews. That same year Mayer appeared as Deputy Clay Friendly on The Virginian in the episode titled "The Accomplice."[5]: 431 

Mayer appeared in the films Ambush at Cimarron Pass, The Miracle of the Hills, Frontier Uprising, Gun Fight, You Have to Run Fast, The Clown and the Kid, Jack the Giant Killer, Black Gold, Spencer's Mountain, The New Interns, Bonnie and Clyde, The Last Challenge and Little Big Man.[6]

He died of a heart attack on January 30, 1985, in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California at age 66.[7]

Filmography[edit]

Year

Title

Role

Notes

1955

Tight Spot

Policeman

Uncredited

1958

Ambush at Cimarron Pass

Cpl. Schwitzer

1958

I Want to Live!

Drunk at Party

Uncredited

1959

Never Steal Anything Small

Angeletti

Uncredited

1959

The Miracle of the Hills

Milo Estes

1959

The FBI Story

Casket Salesman

1961

Frontier Uprising

Beaver McBride

1961

Gun Fight

Joe Emery

1961

You Have to Run Fast

Injun George

1961

The Clown and the Kid

Trooper

1962

Jack the Giant Killer

Boatswain

1962

Black Gold

Felker

1963

Spencer's Mountain

Mr. John

1964

The New Interns

Detective Harper

1965

One Way Wahine

Hugo Sokol

1967

Bonnie and Clyde

Sheriff Smoot

Uncredited

1967

The Last Challenge

Tom Garrison

Uncredited

1970

Little Big Man

Sergeant

Television[edit]

Year

Title

Role

Notes

1958

Gunsmoke

Zack Morton

S3:E35, “Widow’s Mite”

1959

Wanted Dead or Alive

Charlie Trace

S2:E16, "Vanishing Act"

1960

Rawhide

Sam Burton

S2:E15, "Incident of the Devil and His Due"

1960

Gunsmoke

Jack Purdy

S6E14, "The Cook"

1960

Rawhide

Swanson || S3:E8, "Incident at Poco Tiempo"

1961

Rawhide

Thompson

S3:E23, "Incident of the Phantom Bugler"

1961

Rawhide

Joe Stapp

S3:E30, "Incident of the Wager on Payday"

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ken Mayer, 'Space Patrol' actor". Journal and Courier. Indiana, Lafayette. Associated Press. February 8, 1985. p. 16. Retrieved 29 December 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ "GI Troupe Prepares In Loaned Bedroom". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. August 15, 1949. p. Part III - P 10. Retrieved 29 December 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 835. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  • ^ "Actor Ken Mayer, 66, of TV's 'Space Patrol'". Chicago Tribune. Illinois, Chicago. United Press International. February 8, 1985. p. 30. Retrieved 29 December 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ Lentz, Harris M. (1997). Television Westerns Episode Guide: All United States Series, 1949-1996. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0-7864-7386-1.
  • ^ Sandra Brennan. "Ken Mayer". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
  • ^ "Ken Mayer, 66, Longtime Actor in Television and Movies, Dies". Articles.latimes.com. 1985-02-06. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
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