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Christian Drake(1923-2006)

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Christian Drake in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
Christian Drake was born on 11 December 1923 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Them! (1954), A Walk in the Sun (1945) and The Book of Acts Series (1957). He was married to Margaret Shobe. He died on 9 July 2006 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.
BornDecember 11, 1923
DiedJuly 9, 2006(82)
BornDecember 11, 1923
DiedJuly 9, 2006(82)
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Known for

Them! (1954)
Them!
7.2
  • Trooper Ed Blackburn(as Chris Drake)
  • 1954
Dana Andrews and Richard Conte in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
A Walk in the Sun
6.9
  • Rankin(as Chris Drake)
  • 1945
The Book of Acts Series (1957)
The Book of Acts Series
8.5
  • Phillip(as Chris Drake)
  • 1957
Irish McCalla in Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (1955)
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
6.1
TV Series
  • Bob Rayburn

Credits

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  • Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, Lassie the Dog, and Lassie in Lassie (1954)
    Lassie
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Helicopter Pilot
    • Pete Barnum
    • 1954–1969
  • Miami Undercover (1961)
    Miami Undercover
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Eddie
    • 1961
  • Gates of Glory
    Short
    • John
    • 1959
  • John Bromfield in U.S. Marshal (1958)
    U.S. Marshal
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Deputy Taylor
    • 1959
  • Man Without a Gun (1957)
    Man Without a Gun
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Johnny Banjo
    • 1959
  • Jack Webb in Dragnet (1951)
    Dragnet
    7.5
    TV Series
    • 1959
  • Flight (1958)
    Flight
    7.7
    TV Series
    • (as Chris Drake)
    • 1958–1959
  • The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Clint Dunbar
    • Lance Morfit
    • Thad Milburn
    • 1956–1958
  • Wayde Preston in Colt .45 (1957)
    Colt .45
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Bud Fowler
    • 1958
  • The Gray Ghost (1957)
    The Gray Ghost
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Union Sgt.
    • 1957
  • The Book of Acts Series (1957)
    The Book of Acts Series
    8.5
    • Phillip (as Chris Drake)
    • 1957
  • The Silent Service (1957)
    The Silent Service
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Lt. B. R. Van Buskirk
    • Second Squailfish Captain
    • 1957
  • Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in Bombers B-52 (1957)
    Bombers B-52
    5.9
    • Control Tower Radioman (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Richard Travis in Code 3 (1957)
    Code 3
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Sgt. Thomas Wesson
    • Dawson
    • Sgt. Firenzi
    • 1957
  • Have Gun - Will Travel (1957)
    Have Gun - Will Travel
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Dark Youth
    • 1957

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Chris Drake
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • December 11, 1923
    • Richmond, Virginia, USA
  • Died
    • July 9, 2006
    • Williamsburg, Virginia, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Margaret Shobe1958 - July 9, 2006 (his death, 4 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and fought, as a member of Carlson's Raiders, at Guadalcanal, where he was wounded.

FAQ

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  • When did Christian Drake die?
    July 9, 2006
  • How did Christian Drake die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Christian Drake when he died?
    82 years old
  • Where did Christian Drake die?
    Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
  • When was Christian Drake born?
    December 11, 1923

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