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Herbert Ellis

Herbert Ellis

Herbert Ellis was an American character actor and writer. He was best known for his collaborations with Jack Webb, and he frequently portrayed law enforcement officers in film and television.

Known for

Dragnet
1969 • Rico 'Ricky' Markell
Hang 'em High
Hang 'em High
1968 • Swede (uncredited)
The Party
The Party
1968 • Director
The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
1966 • TV Director (as Herb Ellis)
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966 • Lumpe
The Killing
The Killing
1956 • 2nd American Airlines Clerk
Pete Kelly's Blues
Pete Kelly's Blues
1955 • Bedido
A Blueprint for Murder
A Blueprint for Murder
1953 • Detective (uncredited)

Full filmography

Dragnet
1969 • Rico 'Ricky' Markell
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Hang 'em High
Hang 'em High
1968 • Swede (uncredited)
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The Party
The Party
1968 • Director
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The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
1966 • TV Director (as Herb Ellis)
View movie
The Killing
The Killing
1956 • 2nd American Airlines Clerk
View movie
A Blueprint for Murder
A Blueprint for Murder
1953 • Detective (uncredited)
View movie
Herbert Ellis – Biography, Known For & Filmography