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George N. Neise (February 16, 1917 – April 14, 1996) was an American character actor. He made over 120 film and television appearances between 1942 and 1978.
Born in Chicago, Neise began his career playing soldiers in war-themed films. After serving in World War II, Niese became an in-demand character actor, playing eveything from Greek kings to angry bosses to airline pilots.
He may be best-remembered for the dual role as the patronizing pharmacist Ralph Dimsal and powerful King Odius in the Three Stooges feature The Three Stooges Meet Hercules. He also appeared as Martian Ogg and an... MORE
George N. Neise (February 16, 1917 – April 14, 1996) was an American character actor. He made over 120 film and television appearances between 1942 and 1978.
Born in Chicago, Neise began his career playing soldiers in war-themed films. After serving in World War II, Niese became an in-demand character actor, playing eveything from Greek kings to angry bosses to airline pilots.
He may be best-remembered for the dual role as the patronizing pharmacist Ralph Dimsal and powerful King Odius in the Three Stooges feature The Three Stooges Meet Hercules. He also appeared as Martian Ogg and an unnamed airline pilot in the trio's next feature The Three Stooges in Orbit.
His television appearances in Westerns were The Lone Ranger, Death Valley Days, Cheyenne, Zorro, Have Gun–Will Travel, The Rifleman and Maverick.
In addition to his film work, Niese appeared on sitcoms like Green Acres, The Andy Griffith Show, Mister Ed, Perry Mason, The Addams Family, Hogan's Heroes and Get Smart to name a few.
Neise died of cancer on April 14, 1996, aged 79. LESS
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