Biography
Kenneth Jesse Tobey (March 23, 1917 – December 22, 2002) was an extremely prolific American actor who performed in hundreds of productions during a career that spanned more than half a century, including his role as the star of the 1957-1960 Desilu Productions TV series Whirlybirds.
Acted in 179
2000s
- 2005
The Naked Monster
Col. Patrick Hendry
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
Body Shot
Arthur Lassen
- 1993
- 1992
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
Captain Holiday
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Ghost Writer
Cop #2
- 1988
Freeway
Monsignor Kavanaugh
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
The Lost Empire
Capt. Hendry
- 1983
- 1981
- 1980
The Murder That Wouldn't Die
Chuck Parks
Hero at Large
Firechief Palmer
1970s
- 1979
The Horror Show
(archive footage)
- 1978
Goodbye, Franklin High
Police Captain
Wild and Wooly
Mark Hannah
Nowhere to Run
Mohr
- 1977
Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready
Oliver
- 1976
Gibbsville
TV
Baby Blue Marine
Buick Driver
W.C. Fields and Me
Parker
- 1975
The Wild McCullochs
Larry Carpenter
- 1974
Homebodies
Construction Boss
Chopper One
Sergeant Reardon · 1 episode
The Death Squad
Hartman
- 1973
The Alpha Caper
Police Captain
- 1972
Rage
Col. Alan A. Nickerson
The Crooked Hearts
Fisherman
Kung Fu
Sheriff Ingram · 1 episode
Fireball Forward
Gen. Dawson
Lassie: Peace Is Our Profession
Col. Bill Morgan
- 1971
Billy Jack
Deputy Mike
- 1970
Breakout
Ranger
The Andersonville Trial
Board of Military Judges
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1967
40 Guns to Apache Pass
Cpl. Bodine
- 1966
A Man Called Adam
Club Owner
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
Temple Houston
Dan Powers · 1 episode
- 1962
- 1961
X-15
Col. Craig Brewster
- 1960
Seven Ways from Sundown
Lieutenant Herly
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Cry Terror!
Agent Frank Cole
Jefferson Drum
John Wallach · 1 episode
- 1957
Panic!
TV
The Wings of Eagles
Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard
Whirlybirds
Chuck Martin · 111 episodes
- 1956
The Search for Bridey Murphy
Rex Simmons
The Great Locomotive Chase
Anthony Murphy
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Movie
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Lt. Hank Mahoney (uncredited)
The Steel Jungle
Dr. Lewy
- 1955
Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
Jocko
Davy Crockett at the Alamo
James Bowie
Captain Fathom
Jack Clyde
- 1954
Davy Crockett
TV
The Steel Cage
Steinberg, Convict Painter, segment "The Face"
Down Three Dark Streets
Zack Stewart
Ring of Fear
Shreveport
- 1953
Fighter Attack
George
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Col. Evans
- 1952
Biff Baker U.S.A.
Tommy Allen · 1 episode
- 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Sergeant Tim Vernon, Lt. Lambert · 1 episode
- 1950
The Flying Missile
Pete McEvoy
Three Secrets
Officer (uncredited)
Right Cross
Reporter #3
My Friend Irma Goes West
Pilot
One Way Street
Cop at Second Accident (uncredited)
When Willie Comes Marching Home
Lt. K. Geiger (uncredited)
1940s
- 1949
The File on Thelma Jordon
Police Photographer (uncredited)
Free For All
Pilot
Task Force
Capt. Ken Willliamson (uncredited)
I Was a Male War Bride
Red (uncredited)
- 1948
Beyond Glory
Bit Role (uncredited)
- 1947
Dangerous Venture
Red
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1980s
- 1988
Gregory Peck: His Own Man
Self