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Maurice Cass
Acting
Born: October 12, 1884
Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Biography
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Known For

The Son of Monte Cristo
as Max, Tailor

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)

Blood and Sand
as El Milquetoast

Angel on My Shoulder
as Lucius (uncredited)

No, No, Nanette
as Art Critic

Mission to Moscow
as Yugoslavian President (uncredited)

Syncopation

We're Not Married!
as Radio Station Organist (uncredited)

Mrs. Parkington
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)

Something to Live For
as Critic (uncredited)