James Craig (actor)

James Craig (born February 1, 1912 in Nashville, Tennessee; died June 28, 1985 in Santa Ana, California) was an American actor. The Rice Institute graduate began appearing in films in 1937, appearing in mostly B-movies and serials. In 1939 he appeared in the Three Stooges Oil's Well that Ends Well. He received critical praise (and a step up to A movies) when he played a New Hampshire farmer who sells his soul in 1941's All That Money Can Buy. He also appeared in films The Human Comedy (1943), Kismet (1944) and Side Street (1950). James Craig died of lung cancer at 74. After retiring from films, Craig became a successful real estate agent.

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February 1 - 1912 - Nashville, Tennessee - June 28 - 1985 - Santa Ana, California - Rice Institute - 1937 - B-movies - Three Stooges - 1941 - All That Money Can Buy - The Human Comedy - Kismet - Side Street

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