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David McLean
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David McLean

1922 – 1995 · Active 1955–1978

David McLean, an actor whose career flourished in the 1960s and 1970s, is known for his roles in cult cinema. He delivers a memorable performance in The Strangler (1964), where he embodies the chilling essence of a murderer. McLean further explores the bizarre in Kingdom of the Spiders (1977), showcasing his versatility in the realm of exploitation films. His role in Deathsport (1978) cements his place in the annals of grindhouse cinema, reflecting the era's fascination with dystopian themes.

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Kingdom of the Spiders

Kingdom of the Spiders

1977 ★ 5.5
as Sheriff Gene Smith

Investigating the mysterious deaths of a number of farm animals, vet Rack Hansen discovers that his town lies in the path of hordes of migrating tarantulas. Before he can take action, the streets are overrun by killer spiders, trapping a small group of townsfolk in a remote hotel.

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Filmography

32 credits
1970s 5 credits
1978
Deathsport as Lord Zirpola
Movie ★ 4.0
1978
Movie ★ 4.5
1977
Kingdom of the Spiders as Sheriff Gene Smith
Movie ★ 5.6
1971
The Andromeda Strain as Sen. McKenzie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1960s 22 credits
1968
Way Down Cellar as Prof. Wilson
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
Lancer as Sheriff
TV ★ 5.6
1967
Ironside as Gus Hadley
TV ★ 6.9
1966
Nevada Smith as Romero
Movie ★ 6.7
1966
TV ★ 6.2
1965
I Dream of Jeannie as Jason Huberts
TV ★ 7.8
1965
Days of Our Lives as Craig Merritt
TV ★ 6.1
1964
The Strangler as Lt. Frank Benson
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
TV ★ 7.0
1963
The Fugitive as Sheriff
TV ★ 7.3
1962
The Storm as Ben T. Willsom
Movie
1962
The Virginian as Burt Adams
TV ★ 6.5
1962
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Governor James
TV ★ 6.5
1961
X-15 as Matt Powell
Movie ★ 6.1
1961
The Right Approach as Bill Sikulovic
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as Ned Thompson (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1961
The Silent Call as Joe Brancato
Movie ★ 9.3
1960
Thriller as Ben T. Willsom
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Tate as Tate
TV ★ 5.4
1950s 5 credits
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1959
Bonanza as Marshal Steve Fallon
TV ★ 7.5
1957
Perry Mason as Trevor Harris
TV ★ 7.7
1955
Captain Fathom as Seaman Duncan
Movie
1955
Gunsmoke as Webb
TV ★ 6.7