Freeman Lusk

Freeman Lusk

Known for

Acting

Born

September 11, 1905

Birthplace

Los Angeles, California, USA

Died

August 25, 1970 (aged 64)

Biography

Born in Huntington Park, CA. Father was a Methodist minister, mother Vice Principal at John Adams Junior High School in Los Angeles. Retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander after 27 years. Had his own TV show in L.A. called Freedom Forum, ran for U.S. Congress 46th district in 1946. Graduated from Huntington Park High School and USC. Last appearance was in Funny Girl as the Judge. One son, John.

Best known work

The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
1953
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
1953
Funny Girl
Funny Girl
1968
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957
The Caddy
The Caddy
1953
The Stooge
The Stooge
1951
Phone Call from a Stranger
Phone Call from a Stranger
1952
Submarine Command
Submarine Command
1951
You Never Can Tell
You Never Can Tell
1951

Filmography

  1. 1968

    Funny Girl

    as Judge (uncredited)

  2. 1966

  3. 1957

    Perry MasonTV

    as Captain Horton (1 episode)

  4. 1953

    From Here to Eternity

    as Col. Wood (uncredited)

  5. 1953

    The Caddy

    as Golf Official

  6. 1953

    The War of the Worlds

    as Secretary of Defense (uncredited)

  7. 1952

  8. 1951

    The Stooge

    as Frank Darling (uncredited)

  9. 1951

  10. 1951

    You Never Can Tell

    as Major Smith - Kennel Operator (uncredited)

  11. 1951

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