Maurice Cass
Biography
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Movie Appearances
Charlie Chan at the Opera
as Mr. Arnold
1936
The Skull Murder Mystery
as Dr. David Turet (uncredited)
1932
The Baroness and the Butler
as Radio Announcer
1938
Menace from Outer Space
as Professor Newton
1956
Mrs. Parkington
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
1944
The Catman of Paris
as Paul de Roche
1946
King of Burlesque
as The Tailor (uncredited)
1936
Ali Baba Goes to Town
as Omar
1937
Crash of Moons
as Professor Newton
1954
Gold Diggers in Paris
as Mr. Vail
1938
Danger – Love at Work
as Uncle Goliath
1937
Professional Soldier
as Monsieur Le Noir
1935
Once More, My Darling
as Dr. Grasser
1949
Federal Operator 99
as Signor Giuseppe Morello
1945
When Were You Born
as Dr. Merton
1938
Two for Tonight
as Alexander
1935
Life Begins in College
as Dean Moss
1937
Exposed
as Aloysius J. Meggs
1938
Exiled to Shanghai
as Hotel Manager
1937
Spook Busters
as Dr. Bender
1946
