Herb Vigran

A well known character actor, Vigran was originally a law school graduate. He later chose to pursue acting, and performed in hundreds of radio shows with the likes of Jack Benny, Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante. He appeared frequently as various villains on the television series Adventures of Superman (1952), and made several guest appearances on television series like The Brady Bunch (1969) and I Love Lucy (1951).

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Known For

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

1952 • as The Policeman

The Beverly Hillbillies

1962

Love, American Style

1969 • as Bill Jenks

The Dick Van Dyke Show

1961 • as Bernie Quinn

The Dick Van Dyke Show

1961 • as First Juror

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

1964

Filmography

1987

Amazon Women on the Moon

as Agent (segment "Reckless Youth")

Movie - Released: 9/18/1987

1985

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin

as Hopps

Movie - Released: 5/17/1985

1982

I Was a Mail Order Bride

as Casey

Movie - Released: 12/14/1982

Remington Steele

as Seymour Glass / Fred Melneck

TV - Released: 10/1/1982

Shirt Tales

as Mr. Dinkel (voice)

TV - Released: 9/18/1982

1981

First Monday in October

as Justice Ambrose Quincy

Movie - Released: 8/21/1981

1980

Getting Wasted

as Mr. Kramer

Movie - Released: 1/1/1980

Galactica 1980

as Pop

TV - Released: 1/27/1980

1979

Knots Landing

as Cabbie

TV - Released: 12/27/1979

1978

Every Girl Should Have One

as Ambrose

Movie - Released: 1/1/1978

The Flintstones: Little Big League

as Judge Shale (voice)

Movie - Released: 4/6/1978

Taxi

as Weldon Manning

TV - Released: 9/12/1978

1976

The Loneliest Runner

as Guard

Movie - Released: 12/20/1976

Hawmps!

as Smitty

Movie - Released: 5/20/1976

Charlie's Angels

as Joe Weatherby

TV - Released: 9/22/1976

1975

The Jeffersons

TV - Released: 1/18/1975

1974

Benji

as Lt. Ted Samuels

Movie - Released: 10/17/1974

Herbie Rides Again

as Window Washer

Movie - Released: 2/12/1974

Chico and the Man

TV - Released: 9/13/1974

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

TV - Released: 9/13/1974

1973

Chase

Movie - Released: 3/24/1973

Charlotte's Web

as Lurvy (voice)

Movie - Released: 3/1/1973

1972

Emergency!

as Committee Chairman

Movie - Released: 1/15/1972

The Streets of San Francisco

as Max

TV - Released: 9/23/1972

Emergency!

as Committee Chairman

TV - Released: 1/22/1972

Emergency!

as Lou

TV - Released: 1/22/1972

1971

Inside O.U.T.

as Harry

Movie - Released: 3/22/1971

The Day of the Wolves

as The Realtor

Movie - Released: 11/1/1971

Support Your Local Gunfighter

as Fat

Movie - Released: 5/26/1971

Vanished

as Joe Hotchkiss

TV - Released: 3/8/1971

1970

The Odd Couple

as Louie

TV - Released: 9/24/1970

Nanny and the Professor

TV - Released: 1/21/1970

1969

My Dog, the Thief

as Helicopter Mechanic

Movie - Released: 9/21/1969

The Brady Bunch

TV - Released: 9/26/1969

Love, American Style

as Bill Jenks

TV - Released: 9/29/1969

1968

Blackbeard's Ghost

as Danny Oly

Movie - Released: 2/8/1968

Hawaii Five-O

as Willie

TV - Released: 9/20/1968

The Mod Squad

as Doctor

TV - Released: 9/24/1968

Adam-12

as Gus Archer

TV - Released: 9/21/1968

The Adventures of Gulliver

TV - Released: 9/14/1968

The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

TV - Released: 9/15/1968

Mayberry R.F.D.

as Out-Of-Town Man

TV - Released: 9/23/1968

Mayberry R.F.D.

as Herb Mooney

TV - Released: 9/23/1968

The Doris Day Show

as Dr. Crawford

TV - Released: 9/24/1968

Adam-12

as Salesman

TV - Released: 9/21/1968

Adam-12

as Sam Conrad

TV - Released: 9/21/1968

1967

The Reluctant Astronaut

as NASA Doctor

Movie - Released: 9/5/1967

Good Morning World

as Mr. Keith

TV - Released: 9/5/1967

The Mothers-in-Law

as Judge

TV - Released: 9/10/1967

Dragnet

as Paul Woods

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

Dragnet

as Desk Clerk

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

Dragnet

as John Hagen

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

Dragnet

as Pete Gulka

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

Dragnet

as Mr. Ferguson

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

Dragnet

as Al Sousa

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

Dragnet

as Erv Fowler

TV - Released: 1/12/1967

1966

Jan & Dean: On the Run

as Harry

Movie - Released: 8/1/1966

Hero

TV - Released: 9/8/1966

1965

I Dream of Jeannie

as Judge Hennessey

TV - Released: 9/18/1965

1964

Send Me No Flowers

as TV Announcer (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/14/1964

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

as Denver Tour Spieler (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 6/11/1964

The Brass Bottle

as Eddie

Movie - Released: 5/20/1964

Gilligan's Island

TV - Released: 9/26/1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

TV - Released: 9/25/1964

Bewitched

TV - Released: 9/17/1964

Wendy and Me

TV - Released: 9/14/1964

Bewitched

as Sam the Bartender

TV - Released: 9/17/1964

Gilligan's Island

as Lucky (voice) (uncredited)

TV - Released: 9/26/1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

as Waiter

TV - Released: 9/25/1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

as Barber

TV - Released: 9/25/1964

1963

Petticoat Junction

as Barney Morgan

TV - Released: 9/24/1963

The Fugitive

as Marty

TV - Released: 9/17/1963

The Dakotas

TV - Released: 1/7/1963

Channing

as Manny

TV - Released: 9/18/1963

Temple Houston

TV - Released: 9/19/1963

Temple Houston

as Wak

TV - Released: 9/19/1963

Arrest and Trial

as Clerk

TV - Released: 9/15/1963

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as George

TV - Released: 10/4/1963

1962

Period of Adjustment

as Christmas Caroler (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/31/1962

Gypsy

as Announcer at Minsky's (voice) (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 11/1/1962

The Lucy Show

as Postman

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

The Beverly Hillbillies

TV - Released: 9/26/1962

The Virginian

as Drummer

TV - Released: 9/19/1962

The Lucy Show

as Dr. Jacoby

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

The Virginian

as Arthur Wyman

TV - Released: 9/19/1962

The Lucy Show

as Umpire

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

The Lucy Show

as Vet

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

The Lucy Show

as Doctor

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

The Lucy Show

as Mr. Vigran

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

What's My Lion?

as Narrator (voice)

Movie - Released: 10/20/1961

The Errand Boy

as Cigar Smoker in Elevator

Movie - Released: 11/28/1961

Mister Ed

TV - Released: 1/5/1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

as Bernie Quinn

TV - Released: 10/3/1961

87th Precinct

as Detective Bartholdi

TV - Released: 9/25/1961

Top Cat

as Space Shuttle Doctor (voice)

TV - Released: 9/27/1961

Hazel

as Mickey

TV - Released: 9/28/1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

as First Juror

TV - Released: 10/3/1961

1960

Bells Are Ringing

as Barney Lampwick (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 6/23/1960

The Andy Griffith Show

as Bill Medwin

TV - Released: 10/3/1960

The Flintstones

as Cop (voice)

TV - Released: 9/30/1960

Surfside 6

as Al

TV - Released: 10/6/1960

Pete and Gladys

TV - Released: 9/19/1960

My Three Sons

as Caretaker

TV - Released: 9/29/1960

The Andy Griffith Show

as Bellmont Gateman

TV - Released: 10/3/1960

1959

Magoo Meets Boing Boing (The Noise-Making Boy)

as Mr. McCloy (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/27/1959

Plunderers of Painted Flats

as Mr. Perry

Movie - Released: 1/23/1959

Go, Johnny, Go!

as Bill Barnett

Movie - Released: 6/1/1959

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

TV - Released: 9/29/1959

One Step Beyond

as Grocery Wagon Driver

TV - Released: 1/20/1959

Tightrope

TV - Released: 9/8/1959

The DuPont Show with June Allyson

as Art (uncredited)

TV - Released: 9/21/1959

Bonanza

as Card Player

TV - Released: 9/12/1959

Bonanza

as Bartender

TV - Released: 9/12/1959

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

as Police Chief Rosenbloom

TV - Released: 9/29/1959

1958

The Case Against Brooklyn

as Sergeant

Movie - Released: 6/1/1958

Party Girl

as Bailiff / Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/28/1958

The Gun Runners

as Freddy (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/1/1958

The Cry Baby Killer

as John Lawson - Gambelli's Lawyer (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/15/1958

The Notorious Mr. Monks

as Bartender (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 2/28/1958

77 Sunset Strip

as Augie

TV - Released: 10/10/1958

Peter Gunn

TV - Released: 9/22/1958

The Donna Reed Show

TV - Released: 9/24/1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Bartender (uncredited)

TV - Released: 9/6/1958

The Ed Wynn Show

as Ernest Hinshaw

TV - Released: 9/25/1958

Lawman

as Walt Perkins

TV - Released: 10/5/1958

77 Sunset Strip

as Photographer (uncredited)

TV - Released: 10/10/1958

The Texan

as Sandy Potts

TV - Released: 9/29/1958

1957

Public Pigeon No. 1

as Club Manager

Movie - Released: 5/17/1957

The Midnight Story

as Charlie Cuneo

Movie - Released: 6/4/1957

Gunsight Ridge

as R.B. Davis - Justice of the Peace

Movie - Released: 9/1/1957

The Helen Morgan Story

as Finney

Movie - Released: 10/2/1957

The Vampire

as Sgt. George Ryan

Movie - Released: 6/14/1957

The Edge of Innocence

Movie - Released: 10/31/1957

The Wayward Girl

as Used-Furniture Buyer (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 9/22/1957

A Hatful of Rain

as Man in Elevator (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 7/17/1957

Perry Mason

as Charlie, Bartender

TV - Released: 9/21/1957

Leave It to Beaver

as Stanley the Barber

TV - Released: 10/4/1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

as Johnson

TV - Released: 7/1/1957

M Squad

as Danny

TV - Released: 9/20/1957

26 Men

TV - Released: 10/15/1957

Maverick

TV - Released: 9/22/1957

Maverick

as Mr. Butler

TV - Released: 9/22/1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

as George

TV - Released: 7/1/1957

Perry Mason

as Ernest Pritchard

TV - Released: 9/21/1957

Blondie

as J. Tyler Grant

TV - Released: 1/4/1957

Trackdown

as Bartender (uncredited)

TV - Released: 10/4/1957

The Restless Gun

as Jim Pincher

TV - Released: 9/23/1957

The Restless Gun

as Sheriff Longhorn

TV - Released: 9/23/1957

1956

A Cry in the Night

as Jensen

Movie - Released: 8/17/1956

Calling Homicide

as Ray Engel

Movie - Released: 9/30/1956

That Certain Feeling

as TV Director

Movie - Released: 6/4/1956

Three for Jamie Dawn

as Mr. Robbins

Movie - Released: 7/8/1956

World Without End

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 3/25/1956

Our Miss Brooks

as Herb

Movie - Released: 4/24/1956

Uranium Boom

as Hotel Desk Clerk

Movie - Released: 3/2/1956

You Can't Run Away from It

as Detective

Movie - Released: 10/30/1956

Hey, Jeannie!

as Bus driver

TV - Released: 9/8/1956

Hey, Jeannie!

as Weltman

TV - Released: 9/8/1956

Playhouse 90

as Manager

TV - Released: 10/4/1956

1955

I Died a Thousand Times

as Art (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 11/9/1955

Illegal

as Municipal Court Bailiff (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/9/1955

It's Always Fair Weather

as Nashby (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/30/1955

Last of the Desperados

as Coroner (bit)

Movie - Released: 10/31/1955

At Gunpoint

as Matt, a Saloon Patron

Movie - Released: 12/25/1955

Gunsmoke

as Judge Brooker

TV - Released: 9/10/1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Newsman

TV - Released: 10/2/1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

as Postal Clerk

TV - Released: 10/5/1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

as Joe

TV - Released: 10/5/1955

Screen Director's Playhouse

as Stranger with $1000

TV - Released: 10/5/1955

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

as Bob Rakle (uncredited)

TV - Released: 9/6/1955

1954

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

as Reporter for the Globe (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 12/23/1954

Lucky Me

as Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 4/9/1954

Dragnet

as Mr. Archer

Movie - Released: 9/4/1954

The Long, Long Trailer

as Trailer Salesman (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 2/19/1954

Susan Slept Here

as Sergeant Sam Hanlon

Movie - Released: 7/28/1954

White Christmas

as Novello (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/14/1954

Movie

So You Want to Know Your Relatives

as Rocco McDoakes (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 12/18/1954

December Bride

as Eustace

TV - Released: 10/4/1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Innkeeper

TV - Released: 10/27/1954

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

as Professor Wirt

TV - Released: 10/15/1954

Father Knows Best

as George (uncredited)

TV - Released: 10/3/1954

Hey Mulligan

as Police Captain

TV - Released: 8/28/1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Helicopter Mechanic (uncredited)

TV - Released: 10/27/1954

Studio 57

TV - Released: 9/21/1954

1953

The Band Wagon

as Man on Train (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/7/1953

So This Is Love

as Club M.C.

Movie - Released: 7/15/1953

Dear Uncle

as (voice)

Movie - Released: 1/1/1953

Let's Do It Again

as Charlie Foster (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 6/16/1953

Never Wave at a WAC

as Photographer

Movie - Released: 1/28/1953

The Life Of Riley

as Muley

TV - Released: 1/2/1953

General Electric Theater

TV - Released: 2/1/1953

General Electric Theater

as News Editor

TV - Released: 2/1/1953

The Life Of Riley

as Muley Evans

TV - Released: 1/2/1953

Topper

as Fenster

TV - Released: 10/9/1953

1952

Somebody Loves Me

as Lipscott

Movie - Released: 9/24/1952

The Rose Bowl Story

as Rugger Grady

Movie - Released: 8/24/1952

Movie

The Devil and John Q

as John Q.

Movie - Released: 2/3/1952

O. Henry's Full House

as Poker Player (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/7/1952

Oklahoma Annie

as Otto

Movie - Released: 3/24/1952

The Star

as Roy

Movie - Released: 12/11/1952

Just for You

as George - Jordan's Chauffeur (as Herbert Vigran)

Movie - Released: 9/27/1952

Adventures of Superman

as Cy Horton

TV - Released: 9/19/1952

Cavalcade of America

as Bernie

TV - Released: 10/1/1952

Gang Busters

TV - Released: 3/20/1952

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

as The Policeman

TV - Released: 10/3/1952

Adventures of Superman

as Legs Leamy

TV - Released: 9/19/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Monty Leeds

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Monte

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as 3rd Reporter

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Lt. Richards

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Bartender

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Marc

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Monte - Bartender

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Sam Rawlings

TV - Released: 9/25/1952

Adventures of Superman

as Mortimer Murray

TV - Released: 9/19/1952

Adventures of Superman

as Mugsy Maple

TV - Released: 9/19/1952

Chevron Theatre

TV - Released: 1/4/1952

1951

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

as Stillwell (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 4/12/1951

Bedtime for Bonzo

as Lt. Daggett

Movie - Released: 4/5/1951

Behave Yourself!

as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 9/22/1951

The Racket

as Paradise Club Manager (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/25/1951

Night Into Morning

as Joe - the Bartender

Movie - Released: 6/8/1951

I Love Lucy

as Julie

TV - Released: 10/15/1951

Dragnet

TV - Released: 12/16/1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Walt Carter

TV - Released: 10/5/1951

Dragnet

as Pete Eigen

TV - Released: 12/16/1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Hendricks

TV - Released: 10/5/1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Jason

TV - Released: 10/5/1951

Dragnet

as Eugene Murray

TV - Released: 12/16/1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV - Released: 10/5/1951

Dragnet

as Jocko Harris

TV - Released: 12/16/1951

Dragnet

as Sam Phillips

TV - Released: 12/16/1951

The Red Skelton Show

as The Judge

TV - Released: 9/30/1951

The Red Skelton Show

as Guest

TV - Released: 9/30/1951

The Red Skelton Show

as Storekeeper

TV - Released: 9/30/1951

The Red Skelton Show

as Man on CBS Studio Tour

TV - Released: 9/30/1951

I Love Lucy

as Joe

TV - Released: 10/15/1951

I Love Lucy

as Al Sparks

TV - Released: 10/15/1951

1950

Side Street

as News Photographer

Movie - Released: 3/23/1950

The Damned Don't Cry

as Vito Maggio (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 5/13/1950

Appointment with Danger

as Policeman

Movie - Released: 3/31/1950

Hunt the Man Down

as Collins' Aide (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 12/26/1950

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

as Cab Driver

TV - Released: 10/12/1950

The Jack Benny Program

as Quizmaster (2nd phone caller) (voice)

TV - Released: 10/28/1950

The Jack Benny Program

TV - Released: 10/28/1950

The Jack Benny Program

as Hank The All Night Disc Jockey (voice)

TV - Released: 10/28/1950

The Bob Hope Show

as Self

TV - Released: 4/9/1950

The Jack Benny Program

as Man in Life Vest

TV - Released: 10/28/1950

The Jack Benny Program

as Mr. Tinmin

TV - Released: 10/28/1950

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

as The Man in the Dentist's Office

TV - Released: 10/12/1950

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

as The Man with the Money Order

TV - Released: 10/12/1950

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

as The Delivery Man

TV - Released: 10/12/1950

The Jack Benny Program

as Carlton Flexstone - Ex-lawyer

TV - Released: 10/28/1950

1949

House of Strangers

as Man Next to Gino at Fight (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 7/1/1949

The Judge

as Reporter with pipe

Movie - Released: 1/31/1949

And Baby Makes Three

as Woodley

Movie - Released: 12/2/1949

1948

All My Sons

as Wertheimer (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 5/1/1948

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

as Man in Subway (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 7/16/1948

Hazard

as Gambler in Courtroom (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 5/28/1948

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

as Reporter

Movie - Released: 2/7/1948

The Noose Hangs High

as Coat Thief (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 4/5/1948

1947

Monsieur Verdoux

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 9/26/1947

The Burning Cross

as Jim Todd

Movie - Released: 9/1/1947

1946

Her Adventurous Night

as Cop #2 (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 6/5/1946

1943

The Ghost Ship

as Chief Engineer

Movie - Released: 12/16/1943

Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case

as Orderly (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 5/8/1943

It Ain't Hay

as Man in Microphone Room (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 3/10/1943

1942

The Payoff

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 11/24/1942

Secrets of a Co-Ed

as Soapy

Movie - Released: 10/26/1942

The Great Gildersleeve

as George, the jeweller

Movie - Released: 12/17/1942

Pardon My Sarong

as Wise Guy at Gas Station (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/7/1942

Night in New Orleans

as Player (Uncredited)

Movie - Released: 7/1/1942

1941

Who's a Dummy?

Movie - Released: 11/28/1941

Redhead

as Morocco Club bartender

Movie - Released: 5/21/1941

City of Missing Girls

as Danny Mason

Movie - Released: 3/27/1941

Reg'lar Fellers

as Mr. Hall, Radio Announcer

Movie - Released: 9/5/1941

Murder by Invitation

as Eddie Stats, photographer

Movie - Released: 6/30/1941

New York Town

as Barker (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/31/1941

1940

It All Came True

as Monks

Movie - Released: 4/6/1940

The Golden Fleecing

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/16/1940

Two Girls on Broadway

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 4/19/1940

Cross-Country Romance

as Omaha Reporter

Movie - Released: 7/12/1940

Stranger on the Third Floor

as Reporter Who Wins Cardgame (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 8/16/1940

Behind the News

as Reporter #1 on Phone

Movie - Released: 12/20/1940

Hold That Woman!

as Furniture Company Repossessor

Movie - Released: 6/28/1940

1939

Those High Grey Walls

as Orderly (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 9/21/1939

1935

The Mystery Man

as Fingerprint Man (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 2/12/1935

Movie

Skybound

as Grant the Mechanic

Movie - Released: 9/22/1935

Vagabond Lady

as Edgar (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 5/3/1935

1934

Redhead

as Factory Worker (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 10/31/1934

Happy Landing

as Radio Operator

Movie - Released: 9/1/1934