Ken Drake (November 20, 1921 - January 30, 1987) was an American
actor. He appeared in numerous films and TV series throughout the
1950s to the 1970s.Drake was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma in 1921. After
serving in the navy and marines during World War II and in Korea as a
doctor, he graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse and started working
with the Stage Society shortly afterwards. He appeared in over 60
television shows and in several films during his career, starting his
acting career during the 1950s in films and TV series like The
Bigamist, The Shrike, Science Fiction Theatre, The Millionaire, The
Silent Service, Harbor Command, Target, Highway Patrol, Mackenzie's
Raiders and Border Patrol among others.During that time, he also
appeared in stage, in plays like Othello and Medea. He continued to
appear in several films and TV series during the 1960s and 1970s like
Pete and Gladys, Sea Hunt, King of Diamonds, The Everglades, Wide
Country, The Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, Mission: Impossible and The
Great Northfield Minnesota Raid.Drake was married to Sylive Drake (nee
Franco) a writer, theater columnist, and critic for The Los Angeles
Times.
actor. He appeared in numerous films and TV series throughout the
1950s to the 1970s.Drake was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma in 1921. After
serving in the navy and marines during World War II and in Korea as a
doctor, he graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse and started working
with the Stage Society shortly afterwards. He appeared in over 60
television shows and in several films during his career, starting his
acting career during the 1950s in films and TV series like The
Bigamist, The Shrike, Science Fiction Theatre, The Millionaire, The
Silent Service, Harbor Command, Target, Highway Patrol, Mackenzie's
Raiders and Border Patrol among others.During that time, he also
appeared in stage, in plays like Othello and Medea. He continued to
appear in several films and TV series during the 1960s and 1970s like
Pete and Gladys, Sea Hunt, King of Diamonds, The Everglades, Wide
Country, The Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, Mission: Impossible and The
Great Northfield Minnesota Raid.Drake was married to Sylive Drake (nee
Franco) a writer, theater columnist, and critic for The Los Angeles
Times.
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