Oliver Blake

Born: 1905-04-04

Birthplace: Centralia, Illinois, USA

Biography

Character actor with a wildly distinctive face. Used real name Oliver Prickett for stage work, especially at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where he was a longtime fixture and teacher and where his brother was managing director. Used stage name Oliver Blake for scores of small film and television roles. Brother-in-law of actress Maudie Prickett.

He died on 12 February 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Known For

Casablanca
Out of the Past
Julius Caesar
Father of the Bride
The Greatest Show on Earth
House of Wax
Brigadoon
Nightmare Alley
Saboteur
Alias Jesse James

Top Movie Credits

Casablanca Waiter at the Blue Parrot (uncredited)
Out of the Past Tillotson (uncredited)
Julius Caesar Citizen of Rome
Father of the Bride Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
The Greatest Show on Earth Spectator (uncredited)
House of Wax Man Checking His Watch (uncredited)
Brigadoon Bartender (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley Hobo (uncredited)
Saboteur Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Alias Jesse James Mortimer Hopelaw (uncredited)