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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.

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.
DiedSeptember 24, 1973(1973-09-24) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeChapel Of The Pines Crematory
OccupationActor
Years active19261952
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


  1. Mayer, Geoff (2017). Encyclopedia of American Film Serials. McFarland. p. 27. ISBN 9781476627199. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. Wollstein, Hans J. "Ted Adams". AllMovie. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  3. Landesman, Fred (July 11, 2007). The John Wayne Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3252-3. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 23. ISBN 9780786409839. Retrieved March 12, 2018.





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