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Using IMDB I have for you a comprehensive list of people who were the key actors in The Alaskans. Please see below for brief biographies.
Cast List:
| Silky Harris | Roger Moore |
| Rocky Shaw | Dorothy Provine |
| Reno McKee | Jeff York |
| Nifty Cronin | Ray Danton |
| Fantan | Frank DeKova |
Mini Biographies:
Dorothy Provine:
D.O.B.
20.1.1937
Location: Deadwood, South Dakota, USA.
First Role: Live Fast, Die Young 1958 as
Jackie
Last Role: The Sound of Anger 1968 as Marge
Carruthers
Following graduation in Theatre Arts from Washington University, Dorothy became well known for her TV roles during the 50s and 60s. Best known for her role as Pinky Pinkham in The Roaring Twenties from Warner Brothers, she since retired in 1969 after marriage to director Robert Day.
Jeff York:
D.O.B.
23.5.1912
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA.
D.O.D.
11.10.1995
Location: Woodland Hills, California, USA.
First Role: Kid Galahad 1937 as a Reporter
(uncredited)
Last Role: Tommy and the Millionaire 1967
as Grundy Tate
During the 1930s Jeff worked under contract for Paramount at the start of his career. Following the war he moved to MGM but in the 50s and 60s he went freelance including a number of Walt Disney projects including Davy Crockett and the River Pirates as Mike Fink (1956).
Ray Danton:
D.O.B.
19.9.1931
Location: Queens, NY, USA.
D.O.D.
11.2.1992
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA.
First Role: Chief Crazy Horse 1954/5 as Little
Big Man
Last Role: Our Man Flint (Dead on Target)
1976 as Derek Flint
Trained as Carnegie Tech before starting work during the 1950s. Like his co-stars there is little information available however what is interesting is Ray's shift into directing following he appearance as Derek Flint. Notable directing credits include Cagney and Lacey, Quincey and the film Psychic Killer. He leaves behind his wife, Julie Adams.
Frank DeKova:
D.O.B.
17.3.1910
Location: New York, NY, USA.
D.O.D.
15.10.1981
Location: Sepulveda, California, USA.
First Role: The Mob 1951 as Culio (uncredited)
Last Role: Hey Good Looking 1982 as the voice
of Old Vinnie
There is very little about Frank DeKova, however he was most famously known for his role in F-Troop. I am searching for more information, if you know anything please contact via the contact page.
