Richard Crane

Biography

Richard Ollie Crane (June 6, 1918–March 9, 1969) was a veteran character actor whose career spanned three decades in films and television. His early career included many uncredited performances in feature films made in the 1940s. He may be best-remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, which ran for two seasons starting in 1954. Crane died of a heart attack at the age of 50. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Filmography

Pvt. Archer
Lt. Maxon, Navy Flyer
Dr. Ross Harkness
Johnny Williams, Reporter
Homer Van Meter
Dick Sawyer
Sgt. Wayne Neal
Eustace Andrews
Joseph Schiller
Rocky Jones
David Simpson
Rocky Jones
Jack Autry aka Jack Austin
McReady (uncredited)
Rusty Marsh
Lt. Johnson
Rocky Jones
Johnny Brown
Capt. Cyrus Harding
Alvy Webber
Johnny MacMahon
Captain Jack Nolan
Eddie Lane
Robert Watson
Deputy Dan Reed
Bill--Office Worker
Yankee Lieutenant (uncredited)
Rocky Jones
Medical Orderly
Dr. Bill Stoddard
Willie Grimm as a Man
Leading Torpedo Man
Sailor at Dance (uncredited)
Georgie Larson (Uncredited)
Savoy-Carlton Bellboy (uncredited)
Office Boy (uncredited)
Cadet Stevens (uncredited)
Rocky Jones
Hanson, station XOR broadcaster
Police Car Deputy in Car #12 (as Dick Crane)
Lieutenant j.g. Swanson
Lt. (jg) Lee