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Elena Verdugo is a Actor American born on 20 april 1925 at Paso Robles (USA)

Elena Verdugo

Elena Verdugo
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Birth name Elena Angela Verdugo
Nationality USA
Birth 20 april 1925 at Paso Robles (USA)
Death 30 may 2017 (at 92 years)

Elena Verdugo (born April 20, 1925) is an American actress who began in films at the age of five in Cavalier of the West (1931). Her career in radio, television, and film spanned six decades.

Biography

À l'âge de 5 ans, Elena Verdugo fait une apparition dans le film Cavalier of the West (1931). Dans les années 1940, elle tient de petits rôles dans plusieurs films d'horreur de Universal Studios, dont La Maison de Frankenstein (House of Frankenstein) réalisé par Erle C. Kenton.

En 1946, pendant le tournage de Deux nigauds vendeurs (Little Giant), elle fait la connaissance, puis épouse le scénariste Charles R. Marion.

En 1950, elle joue un petit rôle remarqué dans le film Cyrano de Bergerac, puis fait partie de la distribution de quelques comédies et commence à travailler pour la télévision américaine où elle se cantonnera dès lors presque exclusivement. En 1952, elle décroche le premier rôle de Millie Bronson dans la série télévisée Meet Millie.

Elle est aujourd'hui surtout connue pour avoir incarné, dans la série télévisée Docteur Marcus Welby (Marcus Weby, M.D.) (1969-1976), le personnage de la nurse et réceptionniste Consuelo Lopez, un rôle qui lui vaut d'être nommée pour le Golden Globe de la meilleure actrice dans un second rôle dans une série, une mini-série ou un téléfilm pendant la 30e cérémonie des Golden Globes en 1973.

Best films

Song of Scheherazade
Song of Scheherazade
(1947)
(Actress)

Usually with

Milburn Stone
Milburn Stone
(4 films)
Philip Van Zandt
Philip Van Zandt
(4 films)
Vera West
Vera West
(3 films)
Karl Struss
Karl Struss
(2 films)
Russel Gausman
Russel Gausman
(3 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Elena Verdugo (23 films)

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Actress

The Alpha Caper
The Alpha Caper (1973)
, 1h25
Directed by Robert Lewis, Robert Michael Lewis
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Heist films
Actors Henry Fonda, Leonard Nimoy, Larry Hagman, James McEachin, Elena Verdugo, John Marley
Roles Hilda
Rating65% 3.28773.28773.28773.28773.2877
Déçu par le système, un officier de probation engage trois de ses protégés pour braquer des fourgons blindés.
Angel in My Pocket
Angel in My Pocket (1969)
, 1h45
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Andy Griffith, Lee Meriwether, Jerry Van Dyke, Kay Medford, Henry Jones, Edgar Buchanan
Roles Lila
Rating69% 3.487733.487733.487733.487733.48773
The Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead, ex-Marine, bricklayer, and recent seminary graduate, is ecstatic to receive his first "calling," or assignment as Pastor of his own church. But the Church of the Redeemer in Wood Falls, Kansas, will prove a challenging assignment and nearly his undoing.
Jet Job
Jet Job (1952)
, 1h3
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Disaster films, Films about aviation accidents or incidents
Actors Stanley Clements, Elena Verdugo, John Litel, Robert Nichols, Tom Powers, Dorothy Adams
Roles Elena Verdugo
Rating48% 2.430732.430732.430732.430732.43073
Test pilot Joe Kovak (Stanley Clements) work for Sam Bentley (John Litel), the former partner of Joe's deceased father. Because Joe's father was killed while flying, however, his mother (Dorothy Adams) is afraid for her son. Bentley is competing for an important government contact but Joe is putting the effort into jeopardy as his brash attitude and propensity in disobeying orders, is becoming troublesome.
Thief of Damascus
Thief of Damascus (1952)
, 1h18
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Paul Henreid, John Sutton, Jeff Donnell, Lon Chaney, Jr., Elena Verdugo, Robert Clary
Roles Neela
Rating52% 2.626232.626232.626232.626232.62623
634 A.D.:Though General Amdar is able to win the Siege of Damascus for his ruler Khalid ibn al-Walid, he is made an enemy of the State. Amdar escapes and steals a scimitar made of Damascus steel. He leads an alliance of Sinbad without his ship, Aladdin without his lamp, Sheherazade, and Ali Baba and his 40 thieves to depose Khalid and win the heart of Princess Zafir.
The Pathfinder
The Pathfinder (1952)
, 1h19
Directed by Sidney Salkow
Origin USA
Genres Western
Themes Spy films
Actors George Montgomery, Helena Carter, Jay Silverheels, Walter Kingsford, Rodd Redwing, Stephen Bekassy
Roles Lokawa
Rating55% 2.762222.762222.762222.762222.76222
At the beginning of the French and Indian War in 1754, the Mingo Indians allied to the French massarcre the Mohican tribe allied to British. Pathfinder and Chingachgook discover the only survivor, a child named Uncas. Angered that the British did not protect their allies the Mohicans, Pathfinder gains entry to the British fort and threatens the Scottish commander Colonel Duncannon until it is discovered that the British were unaware due to a Mohican messenger being killed before he could bring the news.
Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac (1950)
, 1h52
Directed by Michael Gordon
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Swashbuckler, Adventure, Historical, Romance
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors José Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince, Don Beddoe, Morris Carnovsky, Lloyd Corrigan
Roles Orange Girl
Rating73% 3.694063.694063.694063.694063.69406
In seventeenth century Paris, poet and supreme swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac (José Ferrer) stops a play from being shown because he cannot stand the bombastic style of the principal actor, Montfleury (Arthur Blake). An annoyed aristocratic fop, the Vicomte de Valvert (Albert Cavens), provokes him into a duel by tritely insulting Cyrano's enormous nose. Cyrano first mocks his lack of wit, improvising numerous inventive ways in which Valvert could have phrased it (much to the amusement of the audience). He then composes a ballade for the occasion on the spot and recites it during the swordfight. With the last line, he stabs his opponent.
Snow Dog
Snow Dog (1950)
, 1h3
Directed by Frank McDonald
Origin USA
Genres Adventure, Crime, Western
Actors Kirby Grant, Martha Hyer, Harry Lauter, Elena Verdugo, Philip Van Zandt, Rick Vallin
Roles Andrée Blanchard
Rating56% 2.804832.804832.804832.804832.80483
The Big Sombrero
The Big Sombrero (1949)
, 1h22
Directed by Gene Autry, Armand Schaefer, Frank McDonald
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Gene Autry, Elena Verdugo, Stephen Dunne, Smiley Burnette, George J. Lewis, William Edmunds
Roles Estrellita Estrada
Rating54% 2.721812.721812.721812.721812.72181
Singing cowboy Gene Autry (Gene Autry) is out of work and looking for a job. After pawning his guitar, he meets former rodeo sharpshooter Angie Burke (Vera Marshe), who works for wealthy ranch owner Estrellita Estrada (Elena Verdugo). Angie suggests that Gene ride across the border to El Sombrero Grande, Estrellita's ranch. Gene learns that the ranch is managed by James Garland (Stephen Dunne), an acquaintance from their days with Monahan's Wild West Show. Gene heads south into Mexico.
Sky Dragon
Sky Dragon (1949)

Directed by Lesley Selander
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Adventure, Crime
Themes Transport films, Aviation films
Actors Roland Winters, Mantan Moreland, Keye Luke, Noel Neill, Iris Adrian, Elena Verdugo
Roles Connie Jackson
Rating63% 3.195883.195883.195883.195883.19588
After passengers on an airplane headed for San Francisco are drugged, they wake up to discover that a quarter-million dollars is missing. Mantan Moreland provides comic relief as Chan's chauffeur, Birmingham Brown.
Tuna Clipper
Tuna Clipper (1949)
, 1h17
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Roddy McDowall, Elena Verdugo, Roland Winters, Peter Mamakos, Rick Vallin, Russell Simpson
Roles Bianca Pereira
Rating69% 3.4551653.4551653.4551653.4551653.455165
A young man goes to work on a tuna boat to earn money to pay off debts.
The Lost Tribe
The Lost Tribe (1949)
, 1h12
Directed by William Berke
Origin USA
Genres Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Johnny Weissmuller, Myrna Dell, Elena Verdugo, Ralph Dunn, George J. Lewis, Ray Corrigan
Roles Li Wanna
Rating54% 2.710052.710052.710052.710052.71005
The fabled city of Dzamm in Africa is rumoured to be a land of wealth. Looking to exploit its rich resources, Captain Rawlings (Ralph "Eddie" Dunn) dispatches two of his henchmen (Wally West and George DeNomand) to find the hidden trail to the city. After killing a few natives of Dzamm along the way, the inept servants of Rawlings are eaten alive by a large pride of wild lions. Nearby, jungle roamer Jungle Jim (Johnny Weissmuller) receives Li Wanna, the daughter of Dzamm's chief religious official Zoron (Nelson Leigh). Wanna seeks Jungle Jim's help in fighting the mercenaries led by Rawlings. It is revealed that the rumour is indeed true—stashed in the temple of Dzamm are crates of precious stones. After hearing news of the murdered Dzamm natives, Jungle Jim and Wanna hurry to the scene, just to find the henchmen's corpses. Seeing the lions, the agile adventurer and Wanna climb up a tree to safety. An African elephant approaches, scaring the beastly cats away. Jungle Jim and Wanna return to Zoron's residence, where they strategically discuss a peaceful resolution to get rid of Rawlings and his team. They come to the conclusion that giving Rawlings a few diamonds is the best idea. Meanwhile, Wanna's brother Chot (Paul Marion) is hypnotised by businessman Calhoun's (Joseph Vitale) niece Norina (Myrna Dell). Chot falls in love with Norina and unknowingly spills some secrets of Dzamm to her. Norina and Calhoun turn out to be under Rawling's payroll.
Shed No Tears
Shed No Tears (1948)
, 1h10
Directed by Jean Yarbrough
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Noir, Crime, Romance
Actors Wallace Ford, June Vincent, Mark Roberts, Frank Albertson, Elena Verdugo, Betty Blythe
Roles Marilyn
Rating62% 3.1331153.1331153.1331153.1331153.133115
Edna Grover (Vincent) convinces her older husband Sam (Ford) to fake his own death so they can collect on the life insurance. He hides in another city under an assumed name while she identifies a burned body found after a hotel fire as her husband. Edna collects the money but she has been having an affair for some time and double-crosses her husband. The whole situation rouses the suspicions of the Sam's son from a previous marriage who hires a private investigator to look into it. Unfortunately the PI is crooked and Edna pays him to stay silent. In the end, when Sam finds out about Edna's secret lover, Ray (Roberts), he is so distraught that he commits suicide.
Song of Scheherazade
Song of Scheherazade (1947)
, 1h45
Directed by Walter Reisch
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure, Musical
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about music and musicians, Films about classical music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Yvonne De Carlo, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Eve Arden, Brian Donlevy, Terry Kilburn, William Ching
Roles Fioretta
Rating63% 3.1900353.1900353.1900353.1900353.190035
Rimsky-Korsakov, a midshipman in the Imperial Russian Navy, secretly yearns to be a composer, but naval regulations prevent him from doing so. He uses a stopover in Tangiers to work on his next composition, Scheherazade (which is actually a symphonic suite but in the film is a ballet), with the tacit support of his captain. There he meets Cara de Talavera and her mother, and romantic events and complications ensue. He has to leave to return home to Russia, where his ballet is staged, but Cara unexpectedly turns up as one of the dancers, and they are reunited.
Little Giant
Little Giant (1946)
, 1h31
Directed by William A. Seiter
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Brenda Joyce, George Cleveland, Margaret Dumont, Jacqueline deWit
Roles Martha Hill
Rating66% 3.3404153.3404153.3404153.3404153.340415
A naive country boy named Benny Miller (Lou Costello), from Cucamonga, California, has been taking correspondence phonograph lessons in salesmanship. Upon completion of the course, he leaves his mother (Mary Gordon) and his girlfriend Martha (Elena Verdugo) to pursue a career in Los Angeles. He arranges a meeting with his Uncle Clarence (George Cleveland), a bookkeeper with the Hercules Vacuum Cleaner Company. When he arrives to ask for a job, the sales manager, John Morrison (Bud Abbott), mistakes him for one of the auditioning fashion models and has him remove his clothing. Morrison's secret wife, Hazel Temple (Jacqueline deWit), discovers the mistake and suggests that Benny be hired to avoid an accounting scandal, as they have been "cooking the books". Unfortunately, Benny is fired from his salesman post after only one day. Clarence transfers Benny to the company's Stockton branch, which is run by Morrison's cousin, Tom Chandler (also played by Bud Abbott).