
Douglas Spencer
Douglas Spencer (born July 4, 1910 – March 5, 1960) was an American actor, best known for his roles in classic science fiction films and film noirs during the 1940s and 1950s. Spencer was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was drawn to the entertainment industry early on and began his career in theater before transitioning to films. He often played characters with a tough, no-nonsense edge, making him a popular choice for a variety of roles in films of the time. Spencer's big break came when he landed a role in the influential science fiction film *The Thing from Another World* (1951), directed by Christian Nyby and produced by Howard Hawks. In the film, Spencer played the role of a reporter named Ned Scott, who is among the group of scientists and military personnel investigating a mysterious alien threat in the Arctic. *The Thing from Another World* became a classic of the genre and remains one of Spencer’s most memorable roles. In addition to his work in science fiction, Spencer appeared in several other films across a range of genres. He was frequently cast in supporting roles in film noirs, thrillers, and dramas, and his distinctive, gravelly voice and sharp screen presence made him a recognizable face in Hollywood. Other notable films he appeared in include *The Big Clock* (1948), a crime thriller directed by John Farrow, and *The Green Glove* (1952), a suspenseful drama. Douglas Spencer was married to actress *Ann Wedgeworth*, and their marriage lasted for several years. After the height of his film career, Spencer continued working in television and on stage, although he never achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries. Spencer’s career was cut short when he died from cancer at the age of 49, on March 5, 1960. Despite his relatively brief career, he remains fondly remembered by fans of classic sci-fi and noir films. Douglas Spencer's legacy is primarily tied to his memorable performance in *The Thing from Another World*, but his work across various genres helped solidify him as a dependable and versatile character actor in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. His contributions to the sci-fi and noir genres continue to be appreciated by film enthusiasts today.
- Known ForActing
- Born10 February 1910 (age 115)
- Place of BirthPrinceton, Illinois, USA
Douglas Spencer

- Known ForActing
- Born10 February 1910 (age 115)
- Place of BirthPrinceton, Illinois, USA

The Sins of Rachel Cade
1961

The Diary of Anne Frank
1959

Cole Younger, Gunfighter
1958

Saddle the Wind
1958

The Three Faces of Eve
1957

Short Cut to Hell
1957

Omar Khayyam
1957

The Unholy Wife
1957

Pardners
1956

Man from Del Rio
1956

This Island Earth
1955

Smoke Signal
1955

A Man Alone
1955

The Kentuckian
1955

River of No Return
1954

The Raid
1954

Shane
1953

The Glass Wall
1953

Houdini
1953

She's Back on Broadway
1953

Trouble Along the Way
1953

Monkey Business
1952

Untamed Frontier
1952

Something to Live For
1952

The Thing from Another World
1951

The Redhead and The Cowboy
1951

A Place in the Sun
1951

Warpath
1951

Come Fill the Cup
1951

Father of the Bride
1950

Union Station
1950

Follow Me Quietly
1949

It Happens Every Spring
1949

Bride of Vengeance
1949

Trapped
1949

The Heiress
1949

Red, Hot and Blue
1949

Alias Nick Beal
1949

My Friend Irma
1949

Night Has a Thousand Eyes
1948

The Big Clock
1948

The Sainted Sisters
1948

Adventure Island
1947

The Dark Corner
1946

The Lost Weekend
1945

Incendiary Blonde
1945

Kitty
1945

Double Indemnity
1944

Princess O'Rourke
1943

Fall In
1942

A Date with the Falcon
1942

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby
1941

Lady Scarface
1941

Christmas in July
1940

Little Nellie Kelly
1940

Men Against the Sky
1940

Lucky Partners
1940

Allegheny Uprising
1939
