George N. Neise
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George N. Neise was an American character actor. He made over 120 film and television appearances between 1942 and 1978.
, Neise began his career playing soldiers in war-themed films. After serving in World War II
, Niese became an in-demand character actor, playing eveything from Greek kings to angry bosses to airline pilots.
He may be best-remembered for the dual role as the patronizing pharmacist Ralph Dimsal and powerful King Odius in the Three Stooges feature The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
. He also appeared as Martian Ogg and an unnamed airline pilot in the trio's next feature The Three Stooges in Orbit
.
In addition to his film work, Niese appeared on sitcoms like Green Acres
, The Andy Griffith Show
, The Addams Family
, Hogan's Heroes
and Get Smart
to name a few.
Career
Born in ChicagoChicago
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, Neise began his career playing soldiers in war-themed films. After serving in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Niese became an in-demand character actor, playing eveything from Greek kings to angry bosses to airline pilots.
He may be best-remembered for the dual role as the patronizing pharmacist Ralph Dimsal and powerful King Odius in the Three Stooges feature The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules was the third feature film to star the Three Stooges after their 1959 resurgence in popularity. By this time, the trio consisted of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe DeRita . Released by Columbia Pictures, The Three Stooges Meet Hercules was directed by long-time...
. He also appeared as Martian Ogg and an unnamed airline pilot in the trio's next feature The Three Stooges in Orbit
The Three Stooges in Orbit
The Three Stooges In Orbit was the fourth feature film to star the Three Stooges after their 1959 resurgence in popularity. By this time, the trio consisted of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe DeRita . Released by Columbia Pictures, The Three Stooges In Orbit was directed by long-time Stooge...
.
In addition to his film work, Niese appeared on sitcoms like Green Acres
Green Acres
Green Acres is an American television series starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York City to a country farm...
, The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised by CBS between October 3, 1960, and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays a widowed sheriff in the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina...
, The Addams Family
The Addams Family
The Addams Family is a group of fictional characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. As named by Charles Addams, the Addams Family characters include Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandmama, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Thing....
, Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes is an American television sitcom that ran for 168 episodes from September 17, 1965, to March 28, 1971, on the CBS network. The show was set in a German prisoner of war camp during the Second World War. Bob Crane had the starring role as Colonel Robert E...
and Get Smart
Get Smart
Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show starred Don Adams , Barbara Feldon , and Edward Platt...
to name a few.