Freeman Lusk

Actor

Freeman Lusk

Born September 11, 1905 in Los Angeles, California, USADied August 25, 197010 films

Born in Huntington Park, CA. Father was a Methodist minister, mother Vice Principal at John Adams Junior High School in Los Angeles. Retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander after 27 years. Had his own TV show in L.A. called Freedom Forum, ran for U.S. Congress 46th district in 1946. Graduated from Huntington Park High School and USC. Last appearance was in Funny Girl as the Judge. One son, John.

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The best way into Freeman Lusk's work
The Day the Earth Stood Still posterFirst watchThe Day the Earth Stood Still19517.4as General CutlerA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
From Here to Eternity poster7.3From Here to Eternity1953Funny Girl poster7.1Funny Girl1968The War of the Worlds poster6.8The War of the Worlds1953The Caddy poster6.4The Caddy1953

Filmography

10 films as actor
  1. 1968Funny GirlJudge (uncredited)
  2. 1966To the Shores of HellCapt. Lusk
  3. 1953From Here to EternityCol. Wood (uncredited)
  4. 1953The CaddyGolf Official
  5. 1953The War of the WorldsSecretary of Defense (uncredited)
  6. 1952Phone Call from a Stranger
  7. 1951The StoogeFrank Darling (uncredited)
  8. 1951Submarine Command
  9. 1951You Never Can TellMajor Smith - Kennel Operator (uncredited)
  10. 1951The Day the Earth Stood StillGeneral Cutler