Hal K. Dawson
- Birthday
- Oct 17, 1896
Bio: Sad-eyed, mustachioed actor Hal K. Dawson appeared in several Broadway productions of the 1920s. During the run of Machinal, Dawson was the roommate of fellow actor Clark Gable; throughout his later Hollywood career, Gable saw to it that Dawson was given parts in such films as Libeled Lady (1936) and To Please a Lady (1951). Even without Gable's help, Dawson… More Bio: Sad-eyed, mustachioed actor Hal K. Dawson appeared in several Broadway productions of the 1920s. During the run of Machinal, Dawson was the roommate of fellow actor Clark Gable; throughout his later Hollywood career, Gable saw to it that Dawson was given parts in such films as Libeled Lady (1936) and To Please a Lady (1951). Even without Gable's help, Dawson enjoyed a long and productive movie and TV career, usually playing long-suffering personal secretaries and officious desk clerks. Hal K. Dawson was a lifelong member of the Masquers Club, and, in the twilight of his life, was made an honorary member of the Pioneers of Radio Club. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Last Hurrah
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
The Country Girl
Weekend At The Waldorf
Top Secret Affair
Filmography
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The Rat Race (1960)
- Man
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Face of a Fugitive (1959)
- Stableman
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The Alligator People (1959)
- Conductor
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Cattle Empire (1958)
- George Jeffrey
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The Last Hurrah (1958)
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