Actor / Actress
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Biography
Chris Drake was an American film and television actor. 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.
Until 1990 he sold real estate in California, owning wholly or a portion of 11 real estate offices in and around Palos Verdes.
Chris Drake is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Them! (1954), Racket Squad (1951), A Walk in the Sun (1945), Lassie (1954), Have Gun, Will Travel (1957), Dragnet (1951), The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955), Navy Log (1955). The recorded credits span 1944 to 1961, including 17 movies and 10 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies17
TV shows10
Active years represented1944–1961
Place of birthRichmond, Virginia, USA
Died
Also known as
Christian Drake · James Christian Droste
Known for
MovieThem!
TV ShowRacket Squad
MovieA Walk in the Sun
TV ShowLassie
TV ShowHave Gun, Will Travel
TV ShowDragnet
TV ShowThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV ShowNavy Log
TV ShowPublic Defender
TV ShowCity Detective
TV ShowMiami Undercover
TV ShowSheena: Queen of the Jungle
MovieFather of the Bride
MovieThe Falcon in Hollywood
MovieHalls of Montezuma
MovieBombers B-52
MovieTwo O'Clock Courage
MovieThree Secrets
MovieStrangler of the Swamp
MovieBride by Mistake
MovieYouth Runs Wild
MovieTokyo Rose
MovieAn Annapolis Story
MoviePier 23
MovieAs You Were
MovieThe Book of Acts Series
MovieMusic in Manhattan