Dolenz, George, 1908-1963

George Dolenz was born in Trieste, Italy in 1908 and immigrated to the United States in 1934. Finding work as a waiter, he pursued an acting career, earning a contract with Universal Studios in 1942. As a successful character actor, Dolenz had few leading roles in film; an exception was the 1950 Howard Hughes produced thriller, Vendetta. In 1956, he played the lead role in the television series The Count of Monte Cristo, and continued to take occasional television roles until his death in 1963.

Source:

The Los Angeles Times. "Actor George Dolenz, TV Monte Cristo, Dies". Los Angeles, California, February 9, 1963. pg. 28.