Richard Basehart Overview:

Actor, Richard Basehart, was born John Richard Basehart on Aug 31, 1914 in Zanesville, OH. Basehart died at the age of 70 on Sep 17, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA .

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

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and Scott Brady star in “He Walked by Night”

By Stephen Reginald on Apr 2, 2024 From Classic Movie Man

and Scott Brady star in “He Walked by Night” He Walked by Night (1948) is an American film noir directed by Alfred L. Werker and an uncredited Anthony Mann. The film stars and Scott Brady. Others in the cast include Roy Roberts, Whit Bissell, James ... Read full article


Tension (1949): Caught Between The Good and The Bad Girl

By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 30, 2019 From 4 Star Films

Barry Sullivan has an absolute field day as a homicide cop, Lt. Collier Bonnabel, with very calculated methods of getting to the root of every crime. Whether it comes by pushing, cajoling, romancing, tricking, flattering — he’ll do whatever is necessary. What matters to him is to keep st... Read full article


in He Walked By Night (1948) – Noir’s most impenetrable psychopath

By Carol Martinheira on Nov 10, 2018 From The Old Hollywood Garden

in He Walked By Night (1948) – Noir’s most impenetrable psychopath On November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Despite its sensational title, He Walked by Night (1948, dir. Alfred L.?Werker, Anthony Mann) is not one of th... Read full article


John Mills, Jane Greer, and : It's Triple Feature Time at the Cafe!

By Rick29 on Aug 29, 2013 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Jim--haunted by memories of the tragedy. The October Man (1947). A bus accident on a dark, rainy night leaves Jim Ackland (John Mills) with a skull fracture--and the tragic memory of a friend's young daughter who died while under his care. After spending a year in a hospital, Jim emerges a fragile ... Read full article


TV Tuesday: Joan Fontaine, and The Love Boat

By KC on Mar 16, 2010 From Classic Movies

Look at this--Joan Fontaine and on a 1981 episode of the Love Boat! I need to make a master list of all the classic movie star appearances on this show. I know there were a ton of them.... Read full article


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Richard Basehart Quotes:

Ishmael: [in voice-over narration] Long days and nights we strained at the oars while a white whale swam freely on, widening the waters between himself and Ahab's vengeance.


Ishmael: [in voiceover, about Starbuck] His courage was one of the great staples of the ship, like beef or flour. There, when required, and not to be foolishly wasted.


[first lines]
Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael.


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Richard Basehart Facts
Was understandably distraught when his second wife (Italian actress Valentina Cortese) left him and moved back to Italy with their young son. Close friend Warren Stevens, concerned for Basehart's well-being, got him an apartment adjoining his own. For months Basehart had a standing phone call in to Italy, but Valentina never answered it. When Basehart finally filed for divorce Stevens was on hand to serve as his witness.

In the televised play Valley Forge (1975) (TV), Basehart played George Washington, and his arch-enemy General Howe was played by actor Harry Andrews. Andrews had previously played Stubb, the first mate, in the film version of Moby Dick (1956), in which Basehart had played Ishmael.

Father of Jackie Basehart.

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