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{{short description|American actor (1932–2009)}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Del Monroe
| name = Del Monroe
| birth_name = Del Monroe
| birth_name = Del Monroe
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1936|04|07}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1932|04|07}}
| birth_place = [[Santa Barbara, California]], [[U.S.]]
| birth_place = [[Santa Barbara, California]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2009|06|5|1936|04|07}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2009|06|5|1932|04|07}}
| death_place = [[Burbank, California]], U.S.
| death_place = [[Burbank, California]], U.S.
| resting_place = Cremation
| years_active = 1961–2005
| years_active = 1961–2005
| occupation = Actor
| occupation = Actor
}}
}}
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'''Del Monroe''' (April 7, 1932{{spaced ndash}}June 5, 2009) was an American film, television and stage actor. He is best known for his role as Seaman Kowalski in the television series ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series)|Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]'', which was broadcast on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] from September 14, 1964, to March 31, 1968.

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'''Del Monroe''' (April 7, 1936{{spaced ndash}}June 5, 2009) was an American film, television and stage actor. He is best known for his role as Seaman Kowalski in the television series [[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series)|Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]], which was broadcast on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] from September 14, 1964 to March 31, 1968.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Monroe was born in Santa Barbara, California. After a tour of duty in the [[United States Army|Army]] he enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse where he appeared in more than 30 plays.
Monroe was born in Santa Barbara, California. After a tour of duty in the [[United States Army]] he enrolled in the [[Pasadena Playhouse]] where he appeared in more than 30 plays.


==Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea==
==''Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea''==
In 1961, Monroe portrayed Seaman Kowski in the film version of ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]''. Monroe continued in this role in the [[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series)|television series based on the film]], although in the series his character{{'}}s name was changed to [[Kowalski]]. He is fondly remembered for this role.<ref>[http://www.iann.net/conventions/chiller/april_2004/chiller_report.htm The 40th Anniversary Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Reunion, Chiller Theatre Expo April 23-25, 2004]</ref>
In 1961, Monroe portrayed Seaman Kowski in the film version of ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]''. Monroe continued in this role in the [[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series)|television series based on the film]], although in the series his character{{'}}s name was changed to [[Kowalski]]. He is fondly remembered for this role.<ref>[http://www.iann.net/conventions/chiller/april_2004/chiller_report.htm The 40th Anniversary Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Reunion, Chiller Theatre Expo April 23-25, 2004]</ref>


==Other roles==
==Other roles==
In 1967, Monroe appeared in the episode "The Kidnappers" in [[Irwin Allen]]'s show, ''[[The Time Tunnel]]''. Monroe also appeared in other television shows including ''[[Gunsmoke]]'', ''[[The Silent Force (TV series)|The Silent Force]]'', ''[[Emergency!]]'', ''[[Adam-12]]'', ''[[Mission: Impossible]]'', ''[[Mannix]]'','' [[The Amazing Spider-Man (TV series)|The Amazing Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Wonder Woman (TV series)|Wonder Woman]]'', ''[[The Dukes of Hazzard]]'', and ''[[The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series)|The Incredible Hulk]]''. In 1999, Monroe played an old timer in ''[[Speedway Junky]]''. His final appearance was in an episode of ''[[Medium (TV series)|Medium]]'' in 2005.<ref>[http://sharetv.org/person/del_monroe Share TV database]</ref>
In 1967, Monroe appeared in the episode "The Kidnappers" in [[Irwin Allen]]'s show, ''[[The Time Tunnel]]''. Monroe also appeared in other television shows, including ''[[Gunsmoke]]'' (three episodes), ''[[The Silent Force (TV series)|The Silent Force]]'', ''[[Emergency!]]'' (three episodes), ''[[Adam-12]]'', several episodes of ''[[Dragnet (1967 TV series)|Dragnet]]'', ''[[Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series)|Mission: Impossible]]'', ''[[Mannix]]'' (two episodes), ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man (TV series)|The Amazing Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Wonder Woman (TV series)|Wonder Woman]]'', ''[[The Dukes of Hazzard]]'', ''[[The Rockford Files]]'' (two episodes), and ''[[The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series)|The Incredible Hulk]]''.


His other film credits include ''[[Adam at 6 A.M.]]'' (1970), ''[[Walking Tall (1973 film)|Walking Tall]]'' (1973), and as an old timer in ''[[Speedway Junky]]'' (1999). His final appearance was in an episode of ''[[Medium (TV series)|Medium]]'' in 2005.<ref>[http://sharetv.org/person/del_monroe Share TV database]</ref>
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==External link==

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==Filmography==
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*{{IMDb name|0598489}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1959|| ''[[Revenge of the Virgins]]'' || Curt - the Young Deserter ||
|-
|1960|| ''[[The Girl in Lovers Lane]]'' || Mugger in Train Yard ||
|-
|1961|| ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]'' || Seaman Kowski ||
|-
|1964-1970|| ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series)|Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]'' || Kowalski / Panelman || TV series, 98 episodes
|-
|1970|| ''[[Adam at 6 A.M.]]'' || Mutt Peavine ||
|-
|1972|| ''[[Mission Impossible]]'' || Hauser || TV Episode: "Image"
|-
|1973|| ''[[Walking Tall (1973 film)|Walking Tall]]'' || Otie Doss ||
|-
|1973|| ''[[The Mad Bomber (1972 film)|The Mad Bomber]]'' || Youth on Tower ||
|-
|1999|| ''[[Speedway Junky]]'' || Old Timer ||
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|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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==External links==
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*{{IMDb name|0598489}}
|NAME = Monroe, Del

|SHORT DESCRIPTION=Actor
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|DATE OF BIRTH = April 7, 1936
|PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Santa Barbara, California]], U.S.
|DATE OF DEATH = June 5, 2009
|PLACE OF DEATH = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 11 August 2024

Del Monroe
Born
Del Monroe

(1932-04-07)April 7, 1932
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
DiedJune 5, 2009(2009-06-05) (aged 77)
Burbank, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1961–2005

Del Monroe (April 7, 1932 – June 5, 2009) was an American film, television and stage actor. He is best known for his role as Seaman Kowalski in the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, which was broadcast on ABC from September 14, 1964, to March 31, 1968.

Early life

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Monroe was born in Santa Barbara, California. After a tour of duty in the United States Army he enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse where he appeared in more than 30 plays.

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

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In 1961, Monroe portrayed Seaman Kowski in the film version of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Monroe continued in this role in the television series based on the film, although in the series his character's name was changed to Kowalski. He is fondly remembered for this role.[1]

Other roles

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In 1967, Monroe appeared in the episode "The Kidnappers" in Irwin Allen's show, The Time Tunnel. Monroe also appeared in other television shows, including Gunsmoke (three episodes), The Silent Force, Emergency! (three episodes), Adam-12, several episodes of Dragnet, Mission: Impossible, Mannix (two episodes), The Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Rockford Files (two episodes), and The Incredible Hulk.

His other film credits include Adam at 6 A.M. (1970), Walking Tall (1973), and as an old timer in Speedway Junky (1999). His final appearance was in an episode of Medium in 2005.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1959 Revenge of the Virgins Curt - the Young Deserter
1960 The Girl in Lovers Lane Mugger in Train Yard
1961 Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Seaman Kowski
1964-1970 Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Kowalski / Panelman TV series, 98 episodes
1970 Adam at 6 A.M. Mutt Peavine
1972 Mission Impossible Hauser TV Episode: "Image"
1973 Walking Tall Otie Doss
1973 The Mad Bomber Youth on Tower
1999 Speedway Junky Old Timer

References

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  1. ^ The 40th Anniversary Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Reunion, Chiller Theatre Expo April 23-25, 2004
  2. ^ Share TV database
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