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Don DeFore
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Don DeFore

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1913 – 1993 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA · Active 1937–1987

Don DeFore, born in 1913, is an American actor who made a notable appearance in She's Working Her Way Through College (1952). This film reflects the lighthearted and comedic tone of the era, showcasing DeFore's charm and ability to engage audiences. While he is best known for his roles in sitcoms like The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, his work in this cult classic adds depth to his filmography, connecting him to the playful spirit of 1950s cinema.

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She's Working Her Way Through College

She's Working Her Way Through College

1952 ★ 7.0
as Shep Slade

Shapely burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner meets her future drama professor. Her new landlady proves to be the professor's wife. Angela helps breath life into the annual school stage show...but someone has discovered her secret past.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
The Love Boat (1977)
The Love Boat
1977
A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1958)
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958
Too Late for Tears (1949)
Too Late for Tears
1949
St. Elsewhere (1982)
St. Elsewhere
1982

Filmography

64 credits
1980s 5 credits
1987
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
A Rare Breed
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Jake Sanford
TV ★ 7.5
1982
St. Elsewhere as Harry Klein
TV ★ 5.7
1982
Matt Houston
TV ★ 6.3
1970s 5 credits
1978
Vega$
TV ★ 7.0
1978
Black Beauty as Martin Tremaine
TV ★ 7.0
1977
The Love Boat as Everett Loudon
TV ★ 6.3
1976
All This and World War II as Self
Movie ★ 5.6
1975
Ellery Queen as Dave Pierce
TV ★ 7.5
1960s 7 credits
1968
The Mod Squad as George Anders
TV ★ 6.1
1967
Mannix as Ted Hackett
TV ★ 6.8
1962
The Merv Griffin Show as Self
TV ★ 6.6
1962
The Virginian as Mayor Evans
TV ★ 6.5
1961
Hazel as George Baxter
TV ★ 6.8
1960
The Facts of Life as Jack Weaver
Movie ★ 5.3
1960
My Three Sons
TV ★ 6.6
1950s 21 credits
1958
A Time to Love and a Time to Die as Boettcher
Movie ★ 7.3
1957
Battle Hymn as Capt. Dan Skidmore
Movie ★ 6.6
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Arthur Clark
TV ★ 7.8
1953
General Electric Theater as George
TV ★ 6.8
1953
Letter to Loretta as Jeremy Parker
TV ★ 6.6
1952
Jumping Jacks as Lieutenant Kelsey
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
A Girl in Every Port as Bert Sedgwick
Movie ★ 5.2
1952
No Room for the Groom as Herman Strouple
Movie ★ 5.8
1952
She's Working Her Way Through College● as Shep Slade
Movie ★ 5.4
1952
This Is Your Life as Self
TV ★ 6.5
1952
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as Erskin Thornberry
TV ★ 6.2
1952
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as Thorny
TV ★ 6.2
1951
The Guy Who Came Back as Gordon Towne
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame as Rooter Baker
TV ★ 8.8
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as Fallon
TV ★ 7.2
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as Bill Nichol
TV ★ 7.2
1950
Dark City as Arthur Winant
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
Southside 1-1000 as John Riggs / Nick Starnes
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Stan
TV ★ 6.7
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Sam Bradford
TV ★ 6.7
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Jack Sargent
TV ★ 6.7
1940s 23 credits
1949
Too Late for Tears as Don Blake
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
My Friend Irma as Richard Rhinelander
Movie ★ 6.8
1948
Romance on the High Seas as Mr. Michael Kent
Movie ★ 6.7
1948
One Sunday Afternoon as Hugo Barnstead
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
Studio One as Capt. George Lowry
TV ★ 5.4
1947
Ramrod as Bill Schell
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
It Happened on Fifth Avenue as Jim Bullock
Movie ★ 7.1
1946
Without Reservations as Dink Watson
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
The Stork Club as Sgt. Danny Wilton
Movie ★ 5.2
1945
The Affairs of Susan as Mike Ward
Movie ★ 6.5
1945
You Came Along as Captain W. Anders
Movie ★ 7.3
1944
A Guy Named Joe as James J. Rourke
Movie ★ 6.7
1944
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo as Charles McClure
Movie ★ 6.7
1944
Return from Nowhere as Allan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1943
The Human Comedy as Bernard 'Texas' Anthony (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1943
City Without Men as Mr. Peters (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1942
Wings for the Eagle as Gil Borden
Movie ★ 6.1
1942
Winning Your Wings as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
The Male Animal as Wally Myers
Movie ★ 4.5
1942
Men of the Sky as Cadet Dick Mathews
Movie ★ 5.7
1942
You Can't Escape Forever as Davis - Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
Right to the Heart as Tommy Sands
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
We Go Fast as Herman Huff (as Don DeForest)
Movie ★ 6.7
1930s 2 credits
1938
Brother Rat as Baseball Catcher
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Kid Galahad as Ringsider (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
1930s 1 credit
1937
Kid Galahad Stand In
Movie ★ 7.0