Theodore Carroll Marcuse (August 2, 1920 â€" November 29, 1967) was an
American character actor who appeared frequently on television in the
1950s and 1960s. Often portraying villains, Marcuse's sinister,
hulking countenance was enhanced by a shaven head.Marcuse was born in
Seattle, Washington to Margaret and Theodore M. Marcuse, a World War I
veteran and co-owner of Klementis-Marcuse, Co., fur retailer.After
growing up in San Francisco, he studied dramatic arts at Stanford
University and was active in theatrical productions there. Later he
received a master's degree in classical literature from
Stanford.Marcuse served with the Navy during World War II and was
awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and a Presidential Unit
Citation for his heroism while serving as a lieutenant on the famed
submarine USS Tirante. Other officers on board included future
Massachusetts governor Endicott Peabody and author Edward L. Beach,
Jr., who wrote the submarine classic Run Silent, Run Deep.
American character actor who appeared frequently on television in the
1950s and 1960s. Often portraying villains, Marcuse's sinister,
hulking countenance was enhanced by a shaven head.Marcuse was born in
Seattle, Washington to Margaret and Theodore M. Marcuse, a World War I
veteran and co-owner of Klementis-Marcuse, Co., fur retailer.After
growing up in San Francisco, he studied dramatic arts at Stanford
University and was active in theatrical productions there. Later he
received a master's degree in classical literature from
Stanford.Marcuse served with the Navy during World War II and was
awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and a Presidential Unit
Citation for his heroism while serving as a lieutenant on the famed
submarine USS Tirante. Other officers on board included future
Massachusetts governor Endicott Peabody and author Edward L. Beach,
Jr., who wrote the submarine classic Run Silent, Run Deep.
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