Ralph Meeker
Ralph Meeker (born Ralph Rathgeber; November 21, 1920 – August 5, 1988) was an American actor. He first rose to prominence for his roles in the Broadway productions of Mister Roberts (1948–1951) and Picnic (1953), the former of which earned him a Theatre World Award for his performance. In film, Meeker is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Mike Hammer in Robert Aldrich's 1955 Kiss Me Deadly. Meeker went on to play a series of roles that used his husky and macho screen presence, including a lead role in Stanley Kubrick's military courtroo…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
49
Total TV Shows Credited
52
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Birthdate
November 21, 1920
Death Date
August 5o 1988
Also known as
Ralph Rathgeber