John Zaremba

American actor

John Zaremba
Zaremba in an episode of One Step Beyond (1959)
Born	(1908-10-22)October 22, 1908 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	December 15, 1986(1986-12-15) (aged 78) Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1950–1986
Spouse	Eleanor Zaremba
Children	3

John Zaremba (October 22, 1908 – December 15, 1986) was an American actor most noted for supporting roles on science fiction films and television series.^[1]

Biography

The Chicago-born Zaremba was a journalist for the Grand Rapids Press and Chicago Tribune newspapers until 1949, when he moved to Hollywood and became an actor. In 1962, he appeared as "Stone" on The Virginian in the episode, "It tolls for Thee". He appeared in seven episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and four episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

His regular roles included Dr. Harold Jansen in Ben Casey (1961–1966), Dr. Raymond Swain in The Time Tunnel (1966–1967), and a judge in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971-1974).^[2] While first appearing as a Captain Martin in a 1963 episode ("A Letter for Fuji") of McHale's Navy, he would make four more recurring appearances in subsequent episodes in 1964 and 1965, all as Admiral Hardesty.

Zaremba was the television spokesman for Hills Brothers Coffee in the 1970s and early 1980s, playing a fictional coffee bean buyer, traveling the world in search of the best quality coffee beans.^[3]

Career

Zaremba appeared in 139 films and television shows.

Film

Pirates of the High Seas (1950, Serial) - Dr. Schmidt [Ch.10] (uncredited)
Young Man with Ideas (1952) - Court Clerk (uncredited)
The Magnetic Monster (1953) - Chief Watson
Human Desire (1954) - 'Russ' Russell, Train Conductor (uncredited)
Tight Spot (1955) - Second Policeman (uncredited)
Cell 2455, Death Row (1955) - District Attorney (uncredited)
5 Against the House (1955) - Robert Fenton (uncredited)
Chicago Syndicate (1955) - Detective Lieutenant Robert Fenton
Apache Ambush (1955) - The President's Secretary (uncredited)
Ransom! (1956) - Telephone Technician (uncredited)
The Houston Story (1956) - Emile Constant
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) - Professor Kanter
He Laughed Last (1956) - Big Dan's Doctor (uncredited)
The Power and the Prize (1956) - Fred Delehanty - Office Worker (uncredited)
Reprisal! (1956) - Mr. Willard (uncredited)
Hit and Run (1957) - Doctor
The Night the World Exploded (1957) - Daniel J. Winters (Assistant Secretary of Defense) (uncredited)
20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) - Dr. Judson Uhl
Zero Hour! (1957) - Passenger with Sick Wife (uncredited)
The Power of the Resurrection (1958) - Samuel
Young and Wild (1958) - Sergeant Larsen
Juvenile Jungle (1958) - Mr. Murray (uncredited)
The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) - Assistant District Attorney Heller (uncredited)
The Saga of Hemp Brown (1958) - Military Prosecutor (uncredited)
Tarawa Beachhead (1958) - Second Staff Officer Speaking (uncredited)
Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) - Police Lieutenant Boyle
Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) - Air Admiral (uncredited)
Vice Raid (1960) - Sidney Marsh (uncredited)
Because They're Young (1960) - Mr. Trent (uncredited)
The Gallant Hours (1960) - Major General Millard F. Harmon (uncredited)
Key Witness (1960) - Reporter (uncredited)
The Lawbreakers (1961) - Sergeant John Ervine
Moon Pilot (1962) - Security Officer Conducting Lineup (uncredited)
Dangerous Charter (1962) - FBI Special Agent (shot in 1958)
A Gathering of Eagles (1963) - Flight Surgeon (uncredited)
Follow Me, Boys! (1966) - Ralph's Lawyer (uncredited)
R. P. M. (1970) - President Tyler
Scandalous John (1971) - Wales
The War Between Men and Women (1972) - Minister
Herbie Rides Again (1974) - Lawyer - First Team
Brothers (1977) - Judge #2
Return to Fantasy Island (1978) - Dr. Croyden

Television

I Led Three Lives (1953-1956) - Special Agent Jerry Dressler
Dragnet (1955)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1957-1962) - Various characters
- (Season 3 Episode 3: "The Perfect Crime") (1957) - Photographer
- (Season 4 Episode 25: "The Kind Waitress") (1959) - Dr. Maxwell
- (Season 6 Episode 2: "The Doubtful Doctor") (1960) - Psychiatrist
- (Season 7 Episode 2: "Bang, You're Dead") (1961) - Market Manager
- (Season 7 Episode 22: "The Big Score") (1962) - Lieutenant Morgan
- (Season 7 Episode 28: "The Kerry Blue") (1962) - Dr. Chaff
- (Season 7 Episode 31: "Most Likely to Succeed") (1962) - Tax Investigator
Sea Hunt (1959-1961) - Dr. Bruney / George Emerson / Police Chief Coleman / Lee Bellum / Charlie Keller / Dr. Bartock
Zorro (1959) - Magistrado
Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond ('Earthquake', episode) (1959) (broadcast US, 12th. Dec.) - Clerk of the Court
Maverick (1960) - Gantry
Dennis the Menace (1961) - Arthur Prilych
Disneyland (1961) - Reverend Graves
Ben Casey (1961-1965) - Dr. Harold Jensen
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962-1963) - various characters
- (Season 1 Episode 4: "I Saw the Whole Thing") (1962) - Richard Anderson
- (Season 1 Episode 6: "Final Vow") (1962) - Mr. Meecham
- (Season 1 Episode 29: "The Dark Pool") (1963) - Coroner
- (Season 2 Episode 7: "Starring the Defense") (1963) - Judge
The Virginian (1962-1967) - Mayor / Polk / Warden / Undertaker / Stone
Perry Mason (1962-1963) - Medical Examiner / Coroner's Physician / Doctor Wales / Autopsy Surgeon
McHale's Navy (1963-1965) - Admiral Edgar Hardesy
Lassie (1963-1965) - Dr. Walker / Ralph Henderson / Dr. Temple
The Twilight Zone (1963) - Horn Player
Burke's Law (1963) - Lieutenant Charlie Johnson
Twelve O'Clock High (1964-1966) - General Homer Stoneman
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964-1965) - Admiral Johnson / Dr. Selby
The Fugitive (1964) - Druggist
Peyton Place (1965) - Dr. Kessler
The Munsters (1965) - Charlie
Batman (1966) - Kolevater
The F.B.I. (1965-1972) - Hotel Guest / Winston Keller / Hackett / Colonel Novin
Daniel Boone (1966) - Chaumet
Ironside (1967-1971) - Dr. Ward / Doctor / Dean Morris / Dr. Michaels
The Time Tunnel (1967) - Dr. Raymond Swain
The Invaders (1967) - Professor Ed Harrison / General
Bonanza (1968-1972) - Judge Wilcox / Judge / Dr. Menring / Charles
Lancer (1968-1969) - Hotel Clerk
The Wild Wild West (1968) - Dr. Paul Eddington
Mission: Impossible (1968) - Dr. Jacob Bowman
The Virginian (TV) (1968) (Season 6 Episode 11: "To Bear Witness") - The Mayor
The High Chaparral (1969) - Price
Land of the Giants (1969) - Dr. Lalor
Get Smart (1970) - Senator Brookside
Cannon (1972-1975) - Arthur Allen Royce / Judge Holcomb / Theodore Croft
All in the Family (1972) - Anesthetist
The Streets of San Francisco (1974-1976) - Mr. Zabrockie / Mr. Schultz / Dr. Thompson
Barnaby Jones (1974-1980) - Ralph Luxor / Mr. Stevenson
Columbo (1974) - Coroner
S.W.A.T. (1975) - Howard Redding
Charlie's Angels (1976-1980) - Judge Towers / Dr. Stafford
Little House on the Prairie (1979-1981) - Judge Adams
Dallas (1978-1986) - Dr. Harlen Danvers (final appearance)

References

^ "John Zaremba". IMDb. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
^ "John Zaremba Starred in Hill Bros. Ads: Actor Known for TV Coffee Spots Dies". Los Angeles Times. December 20, 1986. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved October 17, 2018.