James Willard Sage (August 13, 1922 – March 17, 1974) was a Canadian-American film and television actor.
Born in London, Ontario. Sage began his career in 1951, where he appeared in the film The Butler's Night Off, playing the role of a crook. He performed in New York where Sage played a lead role in the stage play Hobson's Choice. Sage played the role of the killer Chester Davitt in the 1954 film Dragnet. He then played the role of Tom Tattle in the 1955 film It's a Dog's Life. He played the role of Jonathan Tatum in the 1956 film The Brass Legend.
Sage guest-starred in television programs including Perry Mason, Room 222, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Tales of Wells Fargo, Peter Gunn, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hogan's Heroes, Death Valley Days, Land of the Giants, 12 O'Clock High, The Deputy, Rawhide, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, My Three Sons, The Virginian, Star Trek: The Original Series and Tales of the Texas Rangers. He played the role of Tom Hodges in the 1962 film That Touch of Mink. He also played the role of Orson Roark in the 1963 film For Love or Money. His last credit was from the detective television series Banacek.
Sage died on March 17, 1974, in Sherman Oaks, California, at the age of 51.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1951 The Butler's Night Off A Crook 1953 Niagara Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) Film noir thriller film 1954 Dragnet Chester Davitt 1955 Blackboard Jungle Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) The Tender Trap Director Comedy film It's a Dog's Life Tom Tattle 1956 Gaby Train Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Drama film The Rack Announcer (uncredited) Somebody Up There Likes Me Captain Earl Woodhope (uncredited) The Brass Legend Jonathan Tatum 1959 Timbuktu Major Leroux (uncredited) 1960 The Great Imposter Lt. Thornton 1961 Lover Come Back Wallace, Liquor Industry Representative (uncredited) 1962 That Touch of Mink Tom Hodges 1963 For Love or Money Orson Roark 1970 Colossus: the Forbin Project Dr. Blake science fiction thriller film Scream, Evelyn, Scream! The Drunk 1972 Dirty Little Billy Henry McCarty Western biographical film
Television Year Title Role Notes 1952 The Big Story Rolf K. Mills Episode: "Case of the Unhappy Wife" 1954 Stories of the Century Army Officer (uncredited) Episode: "Clay Allison" 1960 Perry Mason Tony Gilbert S4, E7: "The Case of the Clumsy Clown" 1965 Gunsmoke Corly Watts Episode “Chief Joseph" 1968 Star Trek: The Original Series Thann Episode: "The Empath" 1969-1970 Room 222 Mr. KnottMr. Ross Episode: "El Genio"Episode: "Funny Money" 1966-1971 The Virginian Charlie DavisCleteBarrows Episode: "Harvest of Strangers"Episode: "The Fortress"Episode: "The Town Killer" 1972 Emergency! Dr. Eccles Episode: "Decision"
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