

Maurice Cass
Acting•Born October 12, 1884•Died June 8, 1954 (age 69)•Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Biography
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Known For

Adventures of Superman
1952•TV Series•
6.6

The Baroness and the Butler
1938•Movie•
5.3

Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
1954•TV Series•
6.0

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939•Movie•
7.8

Blood and Sand
1941•Movie•
6.5

Something to Live For
1952•Movie•
6.9

Angel on My Shoulder
1946•Movie•
6.5

Charlie Chan at the Opera
1936•Movie•
6.8
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 12, 1884
Day of DeathJune 8, 1954
Place of BirthVilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
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