Dan Duryea was an American actor, best known for playing an antagonist for most of his career. Dan had a long association with theater, too. He had several film noirs and westerns under his belt and had appeared in character roles in the later years of his career. Dan’s villainous look and maniacal laugh was so convincing on screen, that it is hard to believe that the actor was just the opposite in real life. He, also played a few leading roles, in ventures such as 'Black Angel' and 'China Smith.' In the 1960s, Dan mostly appeared on TV. One of his most notable TV projects was 'The Twilight Zone.’ He had worked in some international films, too. In the final years of his career, he was mostly seen in low-budget projects. Dan passed away in 1967, the year after his wife died. He is survived by his two sons, namely, Peter and Richard. Dan and his oldest son had worked together in two movies and a TV series.
