Introduction
Dudley Devere Manlove (June 11, 1914 – April 17, 1996) was an American radio announcer and an actor.
Early years
In 1921, Manlove was one of a group of juvenile performers sponsored by the Oakland Tribune. Also in 1921, at age 6, he received a contract from the Stewart Motion Picture Company. At that time, he already had more than a year's experience on stage.
Radio
Manlove worked on radio station KLX in Oakland, California, acting on the Eight o'Clock Players and the Faucit Theater of the Air. He also was host of The Musical Clock morning program on KYA in San Francisco.
Manlove's voice was his trademark as a radio announcer and actor.
Film and television
Manlove is known for his roles in the science fiction B movies The Creation of the Humanoids and Plan 9 from Outer Space. He also had multiple guest-starring roles in the television series Dragnet and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Personal life
On September 20, 1940, Manlove and his wife, Ora, married in Reno. She sued him for divorce on February 8, 1945. In 1947, he married singer Patricia Prichard in Santa Clara, California. They divorced in 1954.
Death
On April 17, 1996, Manlove died in San Bernardino, California, of cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 81.
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Candy Matson | Announcer |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Final Curtain | Narrator | |
| 1957 | State Trooper | Prosecuting Attorney | Episode: "Madman on the Mountain" |
| 1957 to 1959 | Dragnet | 2 episodes | |
| 1958 | Ten North Frederick | Ted Wallace | Uncredited |
| 1958 | Official Detective | Arnold | Episode: "Extortion" |
| 1958 to 1960 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Harris | 2 episodes |
| 1959 | Plan 9 from Outer Space | Eros | |
| 1961 | The Runaway | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1962 | The Creation of the Humanoids | Lagan | Alternative title: Revolt of the Humanoids |