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Quick facts for kids Warren Stevens
Stevens at the 2006 San Diego Comic Con
Born	Warren Albert Stevens (1919-11-02)November 2, 1919 Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	March 27, 2012(2012-03-27) (aged 92) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Alma mater	The Actors Studio
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1947–2007
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Susan Tucker Huntington (m. 1942; div. 19??) Barbara French ​ ​ (m. 1969)​
Children	3

Warren Albert Stevens (born November 2, 1919 – died March 27, 2012) was an American actor. He was known for his roles in movies, on stage, and in many television shows.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Warren Stevens was born in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. He joined the United States Naval Academy in 1937 but had to leave in 1940 due to health reasons. During World War II, he served as a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces.

After the war, Stevens became one of the first members of the Actors Studio in New York. This was a special place where actors could learn and practice their craft. He became well-known on Broadway, which is the famous theater district in New York City.

His first play on Broadway was The Life of Galileo in 1947. Soon after, he got a movie contract with 20th Century Fox. His first movie role was in The Frogmen (1951). As a new actor with a studio contract, he didn't always get to choose his roles. He appeared in films like Phone Call from a Stranger (1952) and Gorilla at Large (1954).

One of his most famous movie roles was "Doc" Ostrow in the science fiction film Forbidden Planet (1956). He also had supporting roles in The Barefoot Contessa (1954) with Humphrey Bogart and Intent to Kill (1958). Even with these roles, Stevens often worked in television. He became a busy and reliable actor in many TV dramas.

Stevens was a Democrat. He supported Adlai Stevenson II in the 1952 presidential election.

Television Career Highlights

Warren Stevens had a very busy career in television. He appeared in over 150 prime time shows from the 1950s to the early 1980s.

He played Lt. William Storm in Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (1956–1957), an adventure series about soldiers in India. He also provided the voice for John Bracken in Bracken's World (1968–1970). From 1972 to 1974, he played Elliot Carson in the daytime TV series Return to Peyton Place.

Stevens appeared in many different types of TV shows:

• Classic TV Dramas: He was in shows like Actors Studio, Studio One, and Route 66.
• Mysteries: You could see him in Perry Mason, The Untouchables, Ironside, and Mission: Impossible.
• Sci-Fi and Horror: He appeared in popular shows like The Twilight Zone (in the episode "Dead Man's Shoes"), The Outer Limits, and Star Trek (in the episode "By Any Other Name"). He was also in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Time Tunnel.
• Comedies: He made guest appearances in The Donna Reed Show and M*A*S*H.
• Westerns: Stevens was often seen in Western shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Wagon Train, and Have Gun, Will Travel.

In 1955, his role in the movie Robbers' Roost led to him working with actor Richard Boone. Boone hired him for a regular role on The Richard Boone Show (1963–1964).

Stevens was good friends with actor Richard Basehart. He guest-starred in several episodes of Basehart's show, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. He also had a supporting role in another show by Irwin Allen, The Return of Captain Nemo in 1978.

In his later years, Stevens acted less often. He made a guest appearance in the medical drama ER in 2006 and had two roles in 2007. He also provided audio commentary for a DVD release of the show Combat!, in which he had guest-starred.

Death

Warren Stevens passed away on March 27, 2012. He was 92 years old. He died from lung disease complications at his home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California. He had three children.

Filmography