Shep Houghton

TV Actor

Birthday June 4, 1914

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Salt Lake City, UT

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2016 (102)

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About

Former television and film actor, entertainer, artist, and performer who is best known for his roles in Perry Mason, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible and My Three Sons. He has also gained recognition from his appearances in Bonanza, Kojack and Silent Movie.

Before Fame

He is a graduate of Fairfax Public High School. He later began his professional acting career in the year 1927.

Trivia

Besides acting, he also has a passion for dancing during his early career, and he taught actress Greta Garbo how to waltz for a role in Conquest (1937). He has also received credits for being a stunt actor. He received his last acting role in the 1970's drama series Ellery Queen.

Family Life

Prior to his death, he got married three times. From those marriages, he had two children. 

Associated With

He co-starred alongside Buddy Ebsen in the 1930's film The Wizard of Oz.