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Acting
Don DeFore
Don DeFore is best known for Murder, She Wrote, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. Don DeFore was born on August 25, 1913. Don DeFore died on December 22, 1993 at the age of 80.
- Born
- August 25, 1913
- Place of birth
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
- Died
- December 22, 1993 (80 years old)
Biography
Donald John "Don" DeFore (August 25, 1913 – December 22, 1993) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet from 1952 to 1957 and the sitcom Hazel from 1961 to 1965, the former which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Known for
Filmography
- 1984Murder, She WroteJake Sanford
- 1982St. ElsewhereHarry Klein
- 1982Matt HoustonMayor
- 1978Vega$
- 1978Black BeautyMartin Tremaine
- 1978Fantasy IslandMr. Wendover
- 1977The Love BoatEverett Loudon
- 1975Ellery QueenDave Pierce
- 1968The Mod SquadGeorge Anders
- 1967MannixTed Hackett
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The VirginianMayor Evans
- 1961HazelGeorge Baxter
- 1960My Three Sons
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsArthur Clark
- 1953General Electric TheaterGeorge
- 1953Letter to LorettaJeremy Parker
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1952The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietErskin Thornberry
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameRooter Baker
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsFallon
- 1950Lux Video TheatreStan
- 1948Studio OneCapt. George Lowry
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Don DeFore been in?
Don DeFore is best known for Murder, She Wrote, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island.
When was Don DeFore born?
Don DeFore was born on August 25, 1913. (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA)
How old is Don DeFore?
Don DeFore died on December 22, 1993 at the age of 80.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·