Kim Spalding
Kim Spalding (born Ross F. Latimer; December 7, 1915 – November 18, 2000) was an American film, television and theatre actor.[3]
Kim Spalding | |
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Born | Ross F. Latimer[1] December 7, 1915 Washington, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 2000 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Occupation | Film, television and theatre actor |
Years active | 1940–1961 |
Spouse(s) | [1][2] |
Life and career
Spalding was born in Washington, Missouri,[4] the son of Ross Latimer.[5] He began his film career in 1940, first appearing in the film Rancho Grande, playing the role of "Dudley". Spalding then appeared in the 1942 film Shepherd of the Ozarks, playing the role of a soldier.[6] He worked on several jobs such as a auto mechanic, lithography seller, photographer, professional boxer[7] and a upholsterer.[8] Spalding had his own musical ensemble, traveling through to California.[7]
Spalding began his theatre career in 1943, in which he only appeared three Broadway plays according to the Internet Broadway Database.[4] He performed on stage plays in New York for which he and his wife, Jeanne Cagney resolved in Hollywood, California.[2] Spalding played the role of a navy lieutenant in the 1950 film Three Came Home.[2] He then played the role of "Duke Shaw" in the film Experiment Alcatraz, with also playing the role of "Matt Denton" in the 1951 film Three Desperate Men.[6] Spalding played the role of "Seaman Harker" in the 1953 film Off Limits.[6] He appeared in films, such as, The Day the Earth Stood Still, A Man Alone, The Gunfighter, The True Story of Lynn Stuart, The Jackpot and Hurricane Smith.[6]
His television credits includes, State Trooper, The Loretta Young Show,[8] The Deputy, The Californians, The Millionaire and 26 Men. His final film credit was from 1958 film It! The Terror from Beyond Space, where he played the starring role of "Commander Van Heusen".[6][9] In 1959, it was confirmed that Spalding didn't live in Hollywood, California for which he lived at the Sierra Madre Mountains.[8]
Personal life
Spalding married actress Jeanne Cagney in 1944. She filed for divorce from Spalding in February 1951.[1] The divorce became final on March 9, 1951.[10] They had no children.[10]
Death
Spalding died in November 2000 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 84.[4]
References
- "Jeanne Cagney Seeks Divorce". The New York Times. February 8, 1951. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- "Kim Spalding Signs For 'Three Came Home'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. May 3, 1949. p. 31. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kim Spalding Is Actor Who Turns To Prayer". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. March 6, 1958. p. 32. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kim Spalding". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- "From Jet Lab 10 Television Stellar Roles". Independent Star-News. Pasadena, California. February 2, 1958. p. 47. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kim Spalding". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- The Hot Weather Circuits: Bucks (Philly) Gets Going With Story in Bellevue--Stamford Cards Claudia. The Billboard. July 10, 1943. p. 14. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Google Books.
- Belser, Lee (March 6, 1958). "Kim Spalding Is Unusual Actor In Hollywood". Kingsport Times News. Kingsport, Tennessee. p. 2. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Palmer, Randy (January 15, 2009). Paul Blaisdell, Monster Maker: A Biography of the B Movie Makeup and Special Effects Artist. McFarland. p. 287. ISBN 9780786440993 – via Google Books.
- "Jeanne Cagney Wins Divorce". The Ogden Standard-Examiner. Ogden, Utah. March 9, 1951. p. 15. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.