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Basil Milspaugh Ruysdael
Basil Spaulding Millspaugh
Basil Ruysdael
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Biography
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Basil Ruysdael (July 24, 1888 - October 10, 1960) was an American film actor and opera singer.
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He started his career as a baritone singer for the Metropolitan Opera Company in the early 1900's and appeared on the New York stage in 1918. Moving to California in 1923, he was a voice teacher for many actors. Encouraged to try acting himself, he made his big screen debut in "Cocoanuts" (1929). For the next 30 years he was a frequent…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Story of Ruth
as Shammah
The Horse Soldiers
as The Reverend (Jefferson Military Academy)
The Last Hurrah
as The Episcopal Bishop
Jubal
as Shem Hoktor
Diane
as Chamberlain
These Wilder Years
as Judge
The Violent Men
as Tex Hinkleman
Blackboard Jungle
as Prof. A.R. Kraal
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
as Gen. / President Andrew Jackson
Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
as Andrew Jackson
