Quick Facts
Born:
1884-10-12
Birthplace:
Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Credits:
98 Total Roles
Maurice Cass
Acting
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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.
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
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
Blood and Sand
El Milquetoast
Adventures of Superman
Meldini
Wife vs. Secretary
Mr. Bakewell (uncredited)
Angel on My Shoulder
Lucius (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Opera
Mr. Arnold
Follow Me Quietly
Book store proprietor
We're Not Married!
Radio Station Organist (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Menace from Outer Space MOVIE | Professor Newton |
| 1956 | Forbidden Moon MOVIE | Prof. Newton |
| 1954 | The Gypsy Moon MOVIE | Prof. Newton |
| 1954 | Superman's Peril MOVIE | Meldini |
| 1954 | Crash of Moons MOVIE | Professor Newton |
| 1954 | Silver Needle in the Sky MOVIE | Prof. Newton |
| 1954 | Beyond the Moon MOVIE | Professor Newton |
| 1954 | Rocky Jones, Space Ranger TV | Self |
| 1954 | Manhunt in Space MOVIE | Professor Newton |
| 1953 | So You Want to Be a Musician MOVIE | Professor Schmucomber |