| Donald Kirke | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | May 17, 1901 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 1971 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1929–1960 |
Donald Kirke (May 17, 1901 – May 18, 1971) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Career
In the early 1920s, Kirke acted in stock theater, including the Gene Lewis-Olga Worth and the Lewis-Worth companies.
Kirke's Broadway credits include The Constant Sinner (1931), A Woman Denied (1931), The Old Rascal (1930), Remote Control (1929), and Gang War (1928).
On December 18, 1922, Kirke signed a contract with the Christie Film Company, for which he had worked two years before going into stock theater. He ventured into vaudeville in August 1923. He left the Keith's State Stock Company to be in the drama The Song of India, which was opening in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Death
Kirke died in Los Angeles, California on May 18, 1971, one day after his 70th birthday.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Follow the Leader | R.C. Black | |
| 1931 | A Lesson in Love | Short, Uncredited | |
| 1932 | The Fourth Horseman | Thad - Henchman | |
| 1932 | Hidden Gold | Doc Griffin | |
| 1933 | Women Won't Tell | Alvin Thompson | |
| 1933 | Blondie Johnson | Joe | |
| 1934 | The Ghost Walks | Terry Shaw aka Terry Gray | |
| 1935 | Let 'Em Have It | Curley | |
| 1936 | Sunset of Power | Page Cothran | |
| 1936 | Border Flight | Heming | |
| 1936 | Oh, Susanna! | Flash Baldwin | |
| 1936 | Ride 'Em Cowboy | Sam Parker Jr. | |
| 1936 | In His Steps | Reynard | |
| 1936 | Country Gentlemen | Mr. Martin | |
| 1937 | Rich Relations | ||
| 1937 | Paradise Express | Armstrong | |
| 1937 | Venus Makes Trouble | Lon Stanton | |
| 1937 | Smoke Tree Range | Wirt Stoner | |
| 1937 | Range Defenders | Townsman | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Emperor's Candlesticks | Anton - the Thief | |
| 1937 | Midnight Madonna | Alonzo Hall | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Big Shot | Johnny Cullen | |
| 1937 | Mannequin | Dave McIntyre | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Shadow | Peter Martinet | |
| 1938 | Hawaii Calls | Regon | |
| 1938 | Rawhide | Reporter | Uncredited |
| 1938 | I Demand Payment | Mr. Twitchett | |
| 1938 | Sharpshooters | Lasher | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Inside Story | Attorney | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Big Town Czar | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1940 | The Showdown | Harry Cole | |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Playboy Dating Sheila | Uncredited |
| 1942 | Outlaws of Pine Ridge | Jeff Cardeen | |
| 1943 | G-Men vs. the Black Dragon | Muller - Pier 17 Thug | Serial, |
| 1943 | A Night for Crime | Hamilton Hart | |
| 1946 | The Well Groomed Bride | Maitre d' | Uncredited |
| 1947 | Hoppy's Holiday | Sheriff | |
| 1956 | Scandal Incorporated | Sidney M. Woods | |
| 1957 | The Garment Jungle | Salesman | Uncredited |
References
- Vogel p.132
- "Donald Kirke Heads Cast in 'Kissing Time' At Cozy Today". The Houston Post. Texas, Houston. November 19, 1922. p. 36. Retrieved January 16, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "("Donald Kirke" search results)". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- "Movies Lure Kirke". The Houston Post. Texas, Houston. December 20, 1922. p. 8. Retrieved January 16, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "Donald Kirke Leaving". The Central New Jersey Home News. New Jersey, New Brunswick. August 12, 1923. p. 10. Retrieved January 16, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
Bibliography
- Vogel, Michelle. Marjorie Main: The Life and Films of Hollywood's "Ma Kettle. McFarland, 2011.
External links
- Donald Kirke at IMDb
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