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Royal Dano
Royal Edward Dano Sr. (November 16, 1922 – May 15, 1994) was an American actor who had an illustrious career spanning 46 years. Perhaps best known for playing cowboys, villains, and Abraham Lincoln, Dano also provided the voice of the Audio-Animatronic Lincoln for Walt Disney's Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln attraction and the "Hall of Presidents" attraction at Disney's Magic Kingdom. Born in New York City as the eldest of three siblings, he worked on various roles, displaying his versatility across genres.
Dano is remembered for his supporting roles in many 1950s western and mystery films. His chance for a breakout role came in the theatrical release of The Red Badge of Courage but was marred by the audience's unsettling response. Over the years, Dano made many television appearances in different roles, often with a bizarre, macabre twist. He was a frequent guest on Gunsmoke, with a total of thirteen appearances. Dano’s voice continued to be part of several attractions till 2001, post which it was returned in updated versions in 2009. Dano passed away on May 15, 1994, due to pulmonary fibrosis.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Royal Edward Dano
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: U.S.
Birthday: November 16, 1922
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1947-1993
Children: 2
Spouses: Peggy Ranck
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Movies Featuring Royal Dano
The Trouble with Harry
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
House II: The Second Story
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Cahill U.S. Marshal
Big Bad Mama
Spaced Invaders
Teachers
Back to the Planet of the Apes
Take This Job and Shove It
Cocaine Wars
Once Upon a Texas Train
A Dream Called Walt Disney World
Red Headed Stranger
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
The Far Country
Drum
Day of the Evil Gun
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
King of Kings
Tribute to a Bad Man
The Crash of Flight 401
Cahill: United States Marshal
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Moon of the Wolf
The Killer Inside Me
Capone
Tension at Table Rock
Bad Georgia Road
Moby Dick
Death of a Gunfighter
The Red Badge of Courage
Under the Gun
These Thousand Hills
Hound-Dog Man
Posse from Hell
Crime of Passion
Messiah of Evil
Johnny Guitar
Flame of Araby
Gunpoint
Huckleberry Finn
Undercover Girl
Saddle the Wind
In Search of Historic Jesus
Bend of the River
The Wild Party
All Mine to Give
Welcome to Hard Times
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
Trooper Hook
The Last Challenge
Savage Sam
Cimarron
Run, Simon, Run
Santiago
Never Steal Anything Small
Career Timeline
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1979
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Mr. Willis
In Search of Historic Jesus
Prophet #1
1959
These Thousand Hills
Carmichael
Hound-Dog Man
Fiddling Tom Waller
Never Steal Anything Small
Words Cannon
1956
Tribute to a Bad Man
Abe
Tension at Table Rock
Harry Jameson
Moby Dick
Elijah
Crime of Passion
Capt. Charlie Alidas
Santiago
Lobo
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