Biography
Chris Drake was an American film and television actor. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and fought, as a member of Carlson's Raiders, at Guadalcanal, where he was wounded. Until 1990 he sold real estate in California, owning wholly or a portion of 11 real estate offices in and around Palos Verdes.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Bombers B-52
1957
as Control Tower Radioman (uncredited)
Sgt. Chuch Brennan always disliked playboy and hotshot, Col. Jim Herlihy. Now Chuck has even more reason to, Jim is dating his daughter, Lois.
The Book of Acts Series
1957
as Phillip
The Book of Acts is a 10-part series of short Bible films dramatizing the 28 chapters that comprise the Acts of the Apostles. The series was produced ...
An Annapolis Story
1955
as First Classman (uncredited)
Two brothers, both cadets at Annapolis, fall in love with the same girl.
Them!
1954
as Trooper Ed Blackburn
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists ...
The Living Bible
1952
as John
Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection.
As You Were
1951
as Soldier
In a train station, Army recruiting sergeant Ames attempts to enlist a group of young men with blandishments of travel and glamour in the Army.
Pier 23
1951
as Mike Greeley
Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly di...
Halls of Montezuma
1951
as Frank (uncredited)
Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into bat...
Three Secrets
1950
as Radio Technician (uncredited)
A five-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the mountains of California. When the newspapers reveal the boy was adopted a...
Father of the Bride
1950
as Usher (uncredited)
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself,...
The Pilgrimage Play
1949
as John
Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while p...
Tokyo Rose
1946
as Frank
Lotus Long plays the title role, an American-educated Japanese woman broadcasting enemy propaganda to American troops. Captured GI Pete Sherman is one...
Strangler of the Swamp
1946
as George (uncredited)
A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the ma...
A Walk in the Sun
1945
as Rankin
In the 1943 invasion of Italy, one American platoon lands, digs in, then makes its way inland to attempt to take a fortified farmhouse, as tension and...
Two O'Clock Courage
1945
as Assistant Editor (uncredited)
A cab driver nearly hits a man with amnesia, then helps him unravel his past, only to discover he's a murder suspect as she falls for him.
Youth Runs Wild
1944
as Bud (uncredited)
The teens of a defense-plant town hop on the road to juvenile delinquency while their parents are busy with the war.
Bride by Mistake
1944
as Flyer
The staggeringly wealthy Norah Hunter, a shipyard owner, too often finds herself the romantic target of gold-digging men. To attract a suitor whose ma...