Francis De Sales

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4604

Gender

Male

Birthday

23-Mar-1912

Age

(114 years old)

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As
  • Francis DeSales

Francis De Sales

Biography

Francis A.DeSales (March 23, 1912 – September 25, 1988) was an American actor known for playing Harold Faller in The Big Story, Sheriff Maddox in Two Faces West,: 1120  and Ralph Dobson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.


Credits

Rabbit Test Rabbit Test (1978) Character: Cardinal
Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
Police Dog Story Police Dog Story (1961) Character: Capt. Dietrich
After exhaustive training, a police dog joins an arson investigation.
Dynasty Dynasty (1976) Character: Reverend Wheatley
The story of a pioneer family in the early 1800s that seeks its fortunes on the Ohio frontier.
The Century Turns The Century Turns (1972) Character: A. Wingate (as Francis DeSales)
An old-fashioned western lawman coming to grips with the "modern technology" of the 20th century. He teams up with college-educated criminologist to solve a tricky mystery.
The High Cost of Loving The High Cost of Loving (1958) Character: Charles Blake (uncredited)
Middle-aged middle-manager Jim Fry, with the same company for fifteen years, is in a comfortable rut. But life becomes less predictable when he doesn't receive an invitation to an important luncheon being held by the new company president. Convinced that he's about to lose his job, Jim begins to mull over his limited prospects when his wife confirms that she's pregnant.
The Wayward Girl The Wayward Girl (1957) Character: Investigator Butler
Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) Character: Auction Attendee (uncredited)
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
The Hard Man The Hard Man (1957) Character: Captain Peters (uncredited)
A Texas Ranger turns deputy sheriff; a woman wants him to kill her cattle-baron husband.
The Pigeon The Pigeon (1969) Character: Caine
A private eye is hired to protect a young woman who has a black book on a crime syndicate.
The Plainsman The Plainsman (1966) Character: Johansen (uncredited)
Calamity Jane tries to help Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickock stop an Indian war.
When the Clock Strikes When the Clock Strikes (1961) Character: Warden
A condemned criminal's acquaintances gather at a remote lodge on the eve of his execution to search for hidden money.
The Unholy Wife The Unholy Wife (1957) Character: John Hayward (uncredited)
A woman marries a man for his wealth, then concocts a plan to kill him, take his money, and run off with her lover. Things go wrong when they accidentally kill the wrong person.
Portland Exposé Portland Exposé (1957) Character: Alfred Grey (uncredited)
The owner of a tavern is pressured by the local mob to go into business with them, and figures it's better all around if he does that rather than cause trouble. However, when he starts to see what kind of place his nice little neighborhood bar is turning into, and when one of the mob's goons tries to rape his daughter, he decides to fight them.
Tora! Tora! Tora! Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) Character: Capt. Arthur H. McCollum (uncredited)
In the summer of 1941, the United States and Japan seem on the brink of war after constant embargos and failed diplomacy come to no end. "Tora! Tora! Tora!", named after the code words used by the lead Japanese pilot to indicate they had surprised the Americans, covers the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, which plunged America into the Second World War.
Face of a Fugitive Face of a Fugitive (1959) Character: Deputy Sheriff George Allison
A man who was falsly accused for murder escapes the sheriffs and starts a new life in a town at the border of the States to Mexico. But he cannot settle in peace as his chasers are trying to find him.
Apache Territory Apache Territory (1958) Character: Sgt. Sheehan (as Francis DeSales)
Logan Cates sets out to rescue a white woman captured by Apache Indians and prevent a war. On the way he is joined by a few civilians and a small band of soldiers at a water hole. They are ambushed and laid siege to by Apache. As their food and water supplies dwindle a storm arrives which enables Cates to put an escape plan into action.
The Outfit The Outfit (1973) Character: Jim
A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small time criminal who is released from prison after an unsuccessful bank robbery only to discover that a pair of gunmen killed his brother.
Sweet November Sweet November (1968) Character: Armstrong
A woman refuses to let her romances last longer than one month.
Psycho Psycho (1960) Character: Alan Deats (uncredited)
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
The Lineup The Lineup (1958) Character: Chester McPhee
In San Francisco, a psychopathic gangster and his mentor retrieve heroin packages carried by unsuspecting travelers.
The Missiles of October The Missiles of October (1974) Character: Senator
Based in part on Robert F. Kennedy's book, "Thirteen Days," this film profiles the Kennedy Administration's actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
It Started with a Kiss It Started with a Kiss (1959) Character: Car Company Representative (uncredited)
While on leave in New York, a serviceman both weds a chorus girl and wins a red convertible in a charity raffle. Both his wife and the car turn out to be problematic.
Operation Petticoat Operation Petticoat (1959) Character: Captain Kress (uncredited)
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Sergeant Ryker Sergeant Ryker (1968) Character: President of the Court
During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.
Sunrise at Campobello Sunrise at Campobello (1960) Character: Riley (uncredited)
The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.
Kisses for My President Kisses for My President (1964) Character: Reporter (uncredited)
A hapless husband takes a back seat to his wife, the first female president of the United States.
Terror at Midnight Terror at Midnight (1956) Character: Lt. Conway
A newly promoted police sergeant discovers his girlfriend my be involved with a gang of car thieves.
All Mine to Give All Mine to Give (1957) Character: Mr. Stephens
This is a story based on fact that follows a husband and wife who emigrate from Scotland to Wisconsin in the 1850s. They work very hard and become welcome citizens of their new town, Eureka. They have six children. They prosper in the husband's boat-building business. But when their eldest is 12, tragedy strikes the family, and the 12-year-old is burdened with a terrible task which he handles as well as any adult could.
Let No Man Write My Epitaph Let No Man Write My Epitaph (1960) Character: Night Court Magistrate
Nick Romano lives in a poor tenement building on the south side of Chicago with his well-meaning but drug-addicted mother, Nellie. She encourages him to pursue his piano-playing talent in hopes that it will bring him a better life. Nellie's neighbors, like the alcoholic ex-lawyer who secretly loves her, help her in keeping Nick away from Louie, the resident drug dealer. But a chance meeting between Nick and Louie could change things forever.
The Strongest Man in the World The Strongest Man in the World (1975) Character: Regent (uncredited)
Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.
Beg, Borrow...or Steal Beg, Borrow...or Steal (1973) Character: Dwight Stone
A museum heist with an unusual twist: the three thieves are all physically disabled. The men, one confined to a wheelchair, one with prosthetic hands, and one blind, plan to steal a valuable statue. The men use teamwork and ingenuity to beat the high-tech security and get in and out with the statue. However, their plan is not foolproof, as a museum guard recognizes their M.O. and pays them a visit.
A Majority of One A Majority of One (1961) Character: American Embassy Representative
A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.



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