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Rupert Crosse

Actor

Rupert Crosse

Born November 29, 1927 in New York City, New York, USADied March 5, 197310 films

Rupert Crosse (November 29, 1927 – March 5, 1973) was an American actor. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Reivers (1969), which made him the first African American nominee in the category.

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Marnie posterFirst watchMarnie19647.1as Office Worker (uncredited)Marnie is a beautiful but emotionally withdrawn thief, stealing from employers before disappearing under new identities.View film

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Shadows poster6.9Shadows1960Ride in the Whirlwind poster6.2Ride in the Whirlwind1966The Reivers poster6.4The Reivers1969

Filmography

10 films as actor
  1. 1969The ReiversNed McCaslin
  2. 1967Waterhole #3Prince
  3. 1966Ride in the WhirlwindIndian Joe
  4. 1965Wild SeedHobo
  5. 1965To Trap a SpyGen. Molte Nobuk (uncredited)
  6. 1964MarnieOffice Worker (uncredited)
  7. 1964The Best ManReporter (uncredited)
  8. 1963Twilight of HonorJailer's Assistant (uncredited)
  9. 1961Too Late BluesBaby Jackson
  10. 1960ShadowsRupert