Dane Clark



Dane Clark (born Bernard Zanville; February 26, 1912 – September 11, 1998) was an American film, TV, and stage actor.

"Dane Clark, Actor, 85, Dies; Starred in World War II Films" (1998)

 * "Dane Clark, Actor, 85, Dies; Starred in World War II Films", New York Times (September 16, 1998)


 * That was the best break of my life, hooking up with the Warners. They don't go much for the "pretty boy" type there. An average-looking guy like me has a chance to get someplace, to portray people the way they really are, without any frills.


 * The only thing I want to do in films is be Mr. Joe Average as well as I know how. Of course, anyone whose face appears often enough on the screen is bound to have bobby-soxers after him for autographs. But what I really get a kick out of is when cab drivers around New York lean out and yell 'Hi Brooklyn' when I walk by. They make me feel I'm putting it across O.K. when I try to be Joe Average.


 * This is a very complex, wondrous business I'm in. My kicks are my work. I'm miserable when I'm not working.


 * They fascinated me at first. Then suddenly it struck me that their constant snobbish talk about the 'theatah' was a little on the phony side. I decided it give it a try myself, just to show them anyone could do it. Before I knew it, I was getting small parts on Broadway, then bigger ones. Then finally I got some good spots in Dead End and Stage Door and finally took over the lead from Wally Ford in Of Mice and Men.