Albert Dekker

Birth Name:

Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor

Was a pre-med student while attending Bowdoin College
Got his start in acting by performing with a stock theatre company in Cincinnati
Was best known for his portrayal of various mischievous characters
In 1944, he won a seat in the California State Assembly
Performed in Eugene O'Neill's Broadway production "Marco Millions․"
Spent some time working in theatre after being blacklisted from Hollywood by Senator Joseph McCarthy
Was featured in the original production of "Death of a Salesman․"

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