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Erford Gage
American actor
Erford Gage | |
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| Born | Erford Holmes Gage ()April 5, Northfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, () (aged&#;32) Luzon, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years&#;active | – |
Erford Holmes Gage (April 5, – March 17, ) was an American actor.[1] After several years as a stage actor, he was active in RKO Pictures films between and In his movies, he often played shady characters or outright villains, most notably the sadistic Nazi Dr. Schmidt in Hitler's Children. In a different vein, he appeared as the no-nonsense Sgt. Burke in the two low-budget GI comedies starring the team of Brown and Carney.
Personal life
Gage served as a staff sergeant in the 20th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army during World War II and was killed in action during the Battle of Luzon on March 17, [2][3] During his service, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart.[3] He is buried at Manila American Cemetery.[3] According to obituaries at the time, his widow was actress Nell King.
Filmography
References
- ^"Erford Gage". BFI. Retrieved December 15, [dead link&#;]
- ^"Obituary for Erford Gage". The Birmingham News. April 26, Retrieved December 14,
- ^ abcWilson, Scott (). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14, Famous Persons (3rd&#;ed.). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p.&#; ISBN&#;.