Born: October 1, 1909 – Died: August 6, 1965
Everett Sloane, best known for his role as Mr. Bernstein in Orson Welles' iconic film "Citizen Kane" (1941), was born on October 1, 1909, in New York, New York. With a passion for acting from a young age, Sloane took to the stage at the tender age of seven. After high school, he briefly attended the University of Pennsylvania before venturing into the world of acting. While his early attempts were met with mixed reviews, he found success in radio, becoming the voice of "The March of Time" serials. His breakthrough came when he joined Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre and starred in "Citizen Kane," securing his place in cinema history. Aside from film, Sloane made his mark on television and voice-over work, earning an Emmy nomination in 1956. Despite his accomplishments, Sloane's life took a tragic turn, and he sadly the committed suicide at the age of 55.
Early Life and Career
Everett Sloane's journey in the world of entertainment was shaped by a passion for acting that ignited in his early years, and his upbringing provided fertile ground for his future career. After completing his high school education, he briefly pursued higher education at the University of Pennsylvania, although his academic pursuits would take a back seat to his burgeoning interest in acting.
Sloane's foray into professional acting began when he entered the realm of radio, where his distinctive voice became a valuable asset. He gained recognition as the voice of "The March of Time" serials, securing steady work in the industry. However, it was his transition to the theatrical stage that marked a significant turning point in his career. He made his Broadway debut in 1935 as part of a theater company and continued to hone his craft on stage.
The pivotal moment in Sloane's career arrived when he joined Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre. It was here that he landed his first major successful role in Welles' groundbreaking film, "Citizen Kane" (1941), where he portrayed the character Mr. Bernstein. This iconic film not only catapulted Sloane into stardom but also earned him a lasting place in the annals of cinema history. His portrayal in "Citizen Kane" showcased his exceptional talent and versatility as an actor.
Throughout his career, Everett Sloane's achievements were recognized with accolades, including an Emmy nomination in 1956 for his outstanding performance. Beyond his professional life, Sloane had a personal side, as he was married to Lillian Lovey Herman, with whom he had two children.
While Sloane made significant contributions to both film and television, his life took a tragic turn when he battled failing eyesight and personal struggles. Sadly, he chose to end his own life at the age of 55, leaving behind a legacy in the entertainment industry.
In Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry, Everett Sloane is remembered for his remarkable talent and the indelible mark he left through his roles in film and television. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he remains an important figure in the history of cinema, particularly for his unforgettable performance in "Citizen Kane."
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1962–1967 | Insight (TV Series) | Nikolai Lenin | Willy Loman |
| 1965 | Honey West (TV Series) | Mr. Bartholomew |
| 1965 | Hercules and the Princess of Troy (TV Movie) | Narrator (voice) |
| 1965 | Ben Casey (TV Series) | Abraham Potofsky |
| 1965 | The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (TV Series) | Dick Tracy (voice) |
| 1963–1965 | Gunsmoke (TV Series) | Follansbee | Cyrus |
| 1962–1965 | Rawhide (TV Series) | Sam Butler | Calvin Randolph | Dr. Walter Harper |
| 1960–1965 | Bonanza (TV Series) | Colonel Scott | Jeb Drummond |
| 1965 | The Rogues (TV Series) | Dubrovin |
| 1964 | Jonny Quest (TV Series) | Deen | Baron Heinrich Von Freulich | Perkins (voice) |
| 1964 | The Disorderly Orderly | Mr. Tuffington |
| 1964 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV Series) | Gronski |
| 1964 | Ready for the People (TV Movie) | Paul Boyer |
| 1964 | The Patsy | Caryl Fergusson |
| 1964 | Petticoat Junction (TV Series) | Phillip Waterhouse |
| 1959–1964 | Wagon Train (TV Series) | Senator Harold Elliott | Sam Elder | Colonel Jason 'Jase' Taylor |
| 1963 | Arrest and Trial (TV Series) | Judge T. Clayton Wolcott |
| 1963 | Temple Houston (TV Series) | Daniel Forbes |
| 1963 | The Virginian (TV Series) | Henry T. Madden |
| 1963 | The Man from the Diners' Club | Mr. Martindale |
| 1963 | The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Series) | Henry Walden |
| 1963 | The Dakotas (TV Series) | Judge Daniel Harvey |
| 1963 | Festival (TV Series) | Haakon Werle |
| 1963 | The Eleventh Hour (TV Series) | Everett Chanel |
| 1963 | Dr. Kildare (TV Series) | Dr. Arthur Newbold |
| 1962–1963 | Saints and Sinners (TV Series) | Papa Donelli | Papa Roganyan |
| 1962 | The Lady and the Stock Exchange (Short) | Mr. Huntley |
| 1962 | Sam Benedict (TV Series) | Judge Allan Copeland |
| 1962 | The Dick Powell Theatre (TV Series) | J.S. Hobart | 'Charlie Becker' |
| 1962 | Quest (TV Series) | Rosen |
| 1962 | The DuPont Show of the Week (TV Series) | Private |
| 1962 | Kraft Mystery Theater (TV Series) | Gough |
| 1962 | Brushfire | Chevern McCase |
| 1962 | Bus Stop (TV Series) | Davison |
| 1962 | Cain's Hundred (TV Series) | Sam Palmer |
| 1962 | Perry Mason (TV Series) | District Attorney |
| 1962 | The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) | Jubal Foster |
| 1959–1962 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) | Dr. Walter Gordon | Oskar von Hindenburg |
| 1961 | The Dick Tracy Show (TV Series) | Dick Tracy | Old Man (voice, uncredited) |
| 1961 | Target: The Corruptors! (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1961 | Follow the Sun (TV Series) | Carl Bradley |
| 1961 | By Love Possessed | Dr. Reggie Shaw |
| 1961 | The Asphalt Jungle (TV Series) | Von Rystaat |
| 1961 | The Million Dollar Incident (TV Movie) | Bannister |
| 1961 | Checkmate (TV Series) | Walt Arnell |
| 1960 | The Aquanauts (TV Series) | James Stonehill |
| 1960 | The Best of the Post (TV Series) | Captain Brittles |
| 1960 | Thriller (TV Series) | Lou Adams |
| 1959–1960 | The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) | Narrator | Mr. Seller | David |
| 1960 | Route 66 (TV Series) | Caleb Garth |
| 1960 | Michael Shayne (TV Series) | Mike |
| 1960 | The Chevy Mystery Show (TV Series) | Bartholomew Malthus | Francis Rushmore | Alfred Emerson ... |
| 1956–1960 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) | Dr. Gunn | Lawson | Col. John Templeton |
| 1960 | Home from the Hill | Albert Halstead |
| 1960 | The Twilight Zone (TV Series) | Franklin Gibbs |
| 1958–1959 | Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series) | Tate Bradley | Mr. Walker |
| 1959 | Laramie (TV Series) | Judge Thomas J. Wilkens |
| 1956–1959 | The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (TV Series) | Jules Morrison | Wilson | Anthony |
| 1959 | Zorro (TV Series) | Andres Felipe Basilio |
| 1959 | Zane Grey Theatre (TV Series) | Johnny Sunrise |
| 1955–1959 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) | Mr. Marriner | Father Vincente | Ralph Montgomery |
| 1959 | Cimarron City (TV Series) | Dr. Eckhardt |
| 1958 | Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) | Peter Fenton |
| 1958 | First Performance (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1958 | The Gun Runners | Harvey |
| 1952–1958 | Studio One (TV Series) | Ben Royce | Aaron Burr | Mike Hudson ... |
| 1956–1958 | Climax! (TV Series) | Uncle Max Brewster | Joseph Nezumi | Captain Henry Wirtz ... |
| 1958 | Panic! (TV Series) | Doctor | Paul Ashley |
| 1958 | Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (TV Series) | Dan Wilder |
| 1958 | Marjorie Morningstar | Arnold Morgenstern |
| 1957–1958 | Official Detective (TV Series) | Official Detective Investigator |
| 1957–1958 | Schlitz Playhouse (TV Series) | Jules Morrison | John Tabor |
| 1958 | Matinee Theatre (TV Series) | Gen. Stanton Brisk |
| 1957 | Suspicion (TV Series) | Miguel Del Sequiras | Ralph Storkey |
| 1955–1957 | Kraft Theatre (TV Series) | Defense Attorney | King James I | Smithers ... |
| 1957 | Studio 57 (TV Series) | Tenente |
| 1957 | The Ford Television Theatre (TV Series) | Paul Caine |
| 1954–1956 | Omnibus (TV Series) | (segment "My Heart's in the Highlands") | (segment) | (segment "The Trial of St. Joan") ... |
| 1956 | The 20th Century-Fox Hour (TV Series) | Maj. Carsten |
| 1956 | Lust for Life | Dr. Gachet |
| 1956 | Somebody Up There Likes Me | Irving Cohen |
| 1956 | The Alcoa Hour (TV Series) | Bill Groody |
| 1956 | The United States Steel Hour (TV Series) | Frank Grinstead |
| 1956 | Patterns | Walter Ramsey |
| 1956 | Ford Star Jubilee (TV Series) | DeWitt |
| 1955 | The Big Knife | Nat Danziger |
| 1955 | Front Row Center (TV Series) | Oliver Jordan |
| 1955 | Ponds Theater (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1954 | Janet Dean, Registered Nurse (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1951–1954 | Danger (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1954 | Inner Sanctum (TV Series) | Vince Madero | Nick Ramsey | Jonathan |
| 1953–1954 | You Are There (TV Series) | Sinon |
| 1953–1954 | Suspense (TV Series) | Nikolayev |
| 1953–1954 | The Philip Morris Playhouse (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | Tales of Tomorrow (TV Series) | Professor Kimworth |
| 1952 | The Gulf Playhouse (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1952 | Way of a Gaucho | Falcon |
| 1952 | Lights Out (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1952 | The Sellout | Nelson S. Tarsson |
| 1950–1951 | The Philco Television Playhouse (TV Series) | Dr. Ignatius Semmelweis | Vincent Van Gogh |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | District Attorney |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf |
| 1951 | The Prince Who Was a Thief | Yussef |
| 1951 | Sirocco | Gen. LaSalle |
| 1951 | Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1951 | Bird of Paradise | The Akua |
| 1951 | The Enforcer | Albert Mendoza |
| 1950 | The Men | Dr. Brock |
| 1949 | Prince of Foxes | Mario Belli |
| 1949 | Jigsaw | Sam - Milkman (cameo appearance) (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Lady from Shanghai | Arthur Bannister |
| 1943 | Journey Into Fear | Kopeikin |
| 1941 | Citizen Kane | Mr. Bernstein |
| 1941 | Inner Sanctum Mystery | Podcast Series |
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