Basil Ruysdael_
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
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Basil Ruysdael is known for acting.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA (died at age 72).
Basil Ruysdael has 23 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (23)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Basil Ruysdael (July 24, 1888 - October 10, 1960) was an American film actor and opera singer.
He started his career as a baritone singer for the Metropolitan Opera Company in the early 1900's and appeared on the New York stage in 1918. Moving to California in 1923, he was a voice teacher for many actors. Encouraged to try acting himself, he made his big screen debut in "Cocoanuts" (1929). For the next 30 years he was a frequent character performer in films to include "Come to the Stable" (1949), "Broken Arrow" (1950), "People Will Talk" (1951), "The Last Hurrah" (1958) and "The Horse Soldiers" (1960). He also did voice over in "101 Dalmatians" (1961) and appeared on the TV shows "Perry Mason", "Official Detective", "Father knows Best" and "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. He at the age of 72 of complications following surgery.
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Basil Ruysdael was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
Where was Basil Ruysdael born?
Basil Ruysdael was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Basil Ruysdael been in?
Basil Ruysdael has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Story of Ruth (1960), The Horse Soldiers (1959), The Last Hurrah (1958), Diane (1956), Jubal (1956).
What is Basil Ruysdael known for?
Basil Ruysdael is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Basil Ruysdael (July 24, 1888 - October 10, 1960) was an American film actor and opera singer. He started his…
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