Alan Baxter (actor)


Alan Edwin Baxter was an American film and television actor.

Early years

Baxter was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Williams College, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and a classmate of Elia Kazan. He went on to study in the 47 Drama Workshop at Yale University.

Stage

After he completed his studies, Baxter became a member of the Group Theatre in New York City. His Broadway credits include The Hallams, Home of the Brave, The Voice of the Turtle, Winged Victory, Thumbs Up!, and Lone Valley.

Military service

Baxter served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.

Personal life

Baxter had been married to actress Barbara Williams for 17 years at the time of her death on November 9, 1953. Later, he was married to Christy Palmer until his death.

Filmography

Among Baxter's television appearances were four guest roles on the CBS' courtroom drama series, Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr. In 1961, he played the title role of Eugene Houseman in "The Case of the Left-Handed Liar". Also in 1961 Gunsmoke Long, Long Trail he played Lou Hacker. In 1964, he played Roger Gray in “The Case of the Missing Button”. He also made three guest appearances on The Virginian, starring James Drury and he was guest starred on Ripcord, starring Larry Pennell and Ken Curtis as Leach in the episode "Derelict". In September 1960, he appeared in the season premiere episode "The Longest Rope" of the western series Cheyenne, starring Clint Walker. 1961 Tv. Show ThrillerHosted by Boris Karloff, in season 2,episode 16 Titled, Waxworks He played Sergent Dane.