Biography
From Wikipedia
Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Menace from Outer Space
Character: Professor Newton
MOVIE • 1956
Forbidden Moon
Character: Prof. Newton
MOVIE • 1956
The Gypsy Moon
Character: Prof. Newton
MOVIE • 1954
Superman's Peril
Character: Meldini
MOVIE • 1954
Crash of Moons
Character: Professor Newton
MOVIE • 1954
Silver Needle in the Sky
Character: Prof. Newton
MOVIE • 1954
Beyond the Moon
Character: Professor Newton
MOVIE • 1954
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Character:
TV • 1954
Manhunt in Space
Character: Professor Newton
MOVIE • 1954
So You Want to Be a Musician
Character: Professor Schmucomber
MOVIE • 1953
Adventures of Superman
Character: Meldini
TV • 1952
We're Not Married!
Character: Radio Station Organist (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
Something to Live For
Character: Critic (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
Once More, My Darling
Character: Dr. Grasser
MOVIE • 1949
Follow Me Quietly
Character: Book store proprietor
MOVIE • 1949
Sorrowful Jones
Character: Psychiatrist (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
The Girl from Manhattan
Character: Mr. Merkle
MOVIE • 1948
Song of My Heart
Character: Ballet Master
MOVIE • 1948
High Conquest
Character: Tony - the Waiter
MOVIE • 1947
I've Always Loved You
Character: Music Teacher 2
MOVIE • 1946