Francis DeSales (March 23, 1912[citation needed] – September 25, 1988[citation needed]) was an American actor known for playing Harold Faller in The Big Story,[1] Sheriff Maddox in Two Faces West,[2]: 1120  and Ralph Dobson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.[2]

Francis DeSales
DeSales in an episode of One Step Beyond (1959)
Born(1912-03-23)March 23, 1912
DiedSeptember 25, 1988(1988-09-25) (aged 76)
Resting placeQueen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, California
OccupationActor
Years active1950–1978

Biography edit

Born in Philadelphia, DeSales was survived by his wife Doris when he died of cancer at his home in Van Nuys at the age of 76.[3] DeSales is interred in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights, California.[4]

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References edit

  1. ^ Alex McNeil, Total Television New York: Penguin Books, 1996, 4th ed., pp. 557
  2. ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  3. ^ McMillan, Penelope (September 29, 1988). "Francis De Sales, 76; Veteran Radio, TV and Movie Actor". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  4. ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.

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