Donald Elson

Donald Elson
Elson in 1957
Born(1923-03-31)March 31, 1923
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 7, 2022(2022-05-07) (aged 99)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
OccupationsFilm, stage and television actor

Donald Elson (March 31, 1923 – May 7, 2022) was an American film, stage and television actor.

Life and career

Elson was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Abraham and Bertha Elson. He began his acting career in 1952, appearing in the Broadway play Desire Under the Elms. He appeared in such other plays as Inherit the Wind, and Threepenny Opera and The Silver Whistle.

Later in his career, Elson guest-starred in television programs including The Red Skelton Show, Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, Lawman, The Big Valley, Death Valley Days, Sugarfoot and The Rifleman. He also appeared in films such as Julius Caesar, Inherit the Wind, Day of the Outlaw, Gremlins, The Cincinnati Kid, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis and Chaplin.

Elson retired from acting in 2008, last appearing in the Fox police procedural drama television series Bones.

Death

Elson died on May 7, 2022, in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 99.

References

  1. 1 2 "Donald Elson". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Third and Main". The Journal Herald. Dayton, Ohio. January 14, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. 1 2 "Donald Elson In Lead Role: Experienced Performer To Star in Production At New Strand Theatre". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. July 10, 1954. p. 14. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ↑ Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 262 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "Elson Wins Lead in 'Montmartre'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. December 20, 1952. p. 17. Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ↑ "Donald Elson". AllMovie. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Donald Elson". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Donald Elson". Forever Missed. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ "In Memorian, Fall-Winter 2022". SAG-AFTRA. Retrieved November 26, 2024.