Maurice Cass
Acting
Born October 12, 1884 · Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Died June 8, 1954
Biography
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Filmography25 titles
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Something to Live For
Syncopation
Gold Diggers in Paris
The Chocolate Soldier
Wife vs. Secretary
Adventures of Superman
Blondie Goes to College
Angel on My Shoulder
I've Always Loved You
Blood and Sand
Beyond the Moon
Sunset Trail
King of Burlesque
No, No, Nanette
The Son of Monte Cristo
Mrs. Parkington
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
We're Not Married!
Too Many Women
Up in Arms
Mission to Moscow
Balalaika
Menace from Outer Space
Crash of Moons