Acting

John Truax

Born October 1, 1915 · Bisbee, Arizona, USA

Died June 13, 1969 · aged 53

No biography available.

Known For

The Bad SeedThe Bad Seed · 1956
The Bad Seed
★ 7.11956
MovieDramaHorror
Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.
Bell, Book and CandleBell, Book and Candle · 1958
Bell, Book and Candle
★ 6.61958
MovieComedyFantasy
Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch, becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson. Using her magical powers, she casts a love spell on him, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities.
Curse of the UndeadCurse of the Undead · 1959
Curse of the Undead
★ 5.51959
MovieHorrorWestern
A mysterious epidemic has struck an Old West frontier town and young girls are falling deathly ill. Doc Carter, his lovely daughter Dolores, and preacher Dan Young have their hands full caring for the infirm. When one of the patients dies unexpectedly, Dan notices two puncture wounds on her neck. His investigation leads him to the strange gunslinger Drake Robey, who always seems to be slower on the draw than his opponents, but who—despite being outdrawn, and even shot—always manages to survive these deadly encounters. Dan soon discovers that Drake also has an aversion to crucifixes, sleeps in coffins, and cannot tolerate sunlight...
The Rise and Fall of Legs DiamondThe Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond · 1960
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
★ 6.11960
MovieCrimeHistory
Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. After a spell in jail, the coldly ambitious Diamond hits on the idea of stealing from thieves himself and sets about getting close to gangster boss Arnold Rothstein to move in on his booze, girls, gambling, and drugs operations.
The FBI StoryThe FBI Story · 1959
The FBI Story
★ 6.21959
MovieDramaCrime
A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.
The Incredible Mr. LimpetThe Incredible Mr. Limpet · 1964
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
★ 6.21964
MovieAnimationFamily
Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
The Helen Morgan StoryThe Helen Morgan Story · 1957
The Helen Morgan Story
★ 5.31957
MovieDramaMusic
Torch singer Helen Morgan rises from sordid beginnings to fame and fortune only to lose it all to alcohol and poor personal choices.
Sunrise at CampobelloSunrise at Campobello · 1960
Sunrise at Campobello
★ 6.01960
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.

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