Richard Theodore Adams[1] (March 17, 1890 – September 24, 1973)[2] was an American film actor who appeared in nearly 200 films between 1926 and 1952.

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Ted Adams
Adams in Stagecoach to Denver (1946)
Born	Richard Theodore Adams (1890-03-17)March 17, 1890 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 24, 1973(1973-09-24) (aged 83) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Chapel Of The Pines Crematory
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1926–1952
Spouse(s)	Charlotte Adams (m. 19??)

Early life

Adams was born in New York City.[1] He appeared with his parents in their vaudeville act and later attended Cornell University.[1] He served in World War I and World War II.[1]

Career

Adams' film career spanned more than three decades and included roles "on both sides of the law".[3] He worked primarily in B-Westerns, often as a villain. Studios for which he worked included Monogram and PRC, and he was often seen in films that starred Johnny Mack Brown or Bob Steele.[2] He also appeared in serials, including The Mysterious Pilot (1937), Holt of the Secret Service (1941), Daredevils of the West (1943), and King of the Rocket Men (1949).[3]

Later life and death

Late in his career, Adams acted on television Westerns, including The Cisco Kid, Cowboy G-Men, and The Lone Ranger.[2] On September 24, 1973, Adams died in Los Angeles, California, at age 83.[1] His remains were cremated and are interred at Chapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles.[4]

Selected filmography

References

External links

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