Dane Clark

thumb|right|Clark in 1956 Dane Clark (born Bernard Zanville; February 26, 1912 – September 11, 1998) was an American film, TV, and stage actor. Quotes "Dane Clark, Actor, 85, Dies; Starred in World War II Films" (1998) "Dane Clark, Actor, 85, Dies; Starred in World War II Films", New York Times (September 16, 1998) That was the best break of my life, hooking up with the Warners. They don't go much for the "pretty boy" type there. An average-looking guy like me has a chance to get someplace, to portray people the way they really are, without any frills. The only thing I want to do in films is be Mr. Joe Average as well as I know how. Of course, anyone whose face appears often enough on the screen is bound to have bobby-soxers after him for autographs. But what I really get a kick out of is when cab drivers around New York lean out and yell 'Hi Brooklyn' when I walk by. They make me feel I'm putting it across O.K. when I try to be Joe Average. This is a very complex, wondrous business I'm in. My kicks are my work. I'm miserable when I'm not working. They fascinated me at first. Then suddenly it struck me that their constant snobbish talk about the 'theatah' was a little on the phony side. I decided it give it a try myself, just to show them anyone could do it. Before I knew it, I was getting small parts on Broadway, then bigger ones. Then finally I got some good spots in Dead End and Stage Door and finally took over the lead from Wally Ford in Of Mice and Men. External links 0163816 Dane Clark Category:Actors from New York City Category:1912 births Category:1998 deaths Category:Jews from the United States Category:Cornell University alumni