Richard Crane
Richard Ollie Crane (June 6, 1918–March 9, 1969) was a veteran character actor whose career spanned three decades in films and television. His early career included many uncredited performances in feature films made in the 1940s. He may be best-remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, which ran for two seasons starting in 1954. Crane died of a heart attack at the age of 50. He is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Known for
ActingBirthday
June 6, 1918Deathday
March 9, 1969Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
64Place of birth
New Castle, Indiana , USAAlso known as
Richard Ollie Crane![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/kMVfRppKr0KyjO4MPhDcivWZXlg.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wJfzpAglQhQLtUICju4A2cRmK77.jpg)
A Lady Without Passport
Lt. Maxon, Navy Flyer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/si8D92lmc2BcA9UiIaTYLQ17SdJ.jpg)
The Neanderthal Man
Dr. Ross Harkness![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7YsmJfZvQQG0V640rLlFPpxReWB.jpg)
The Alligator People
Paul Webster![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3DRJpRwcR03mfPXCuwX6wmLoiUC.jpg)
Behind Green Lights
Johnny Williams, Reporter![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sJRXM4Ogkc6rk9KWFB1hu1IBUzG.jpg)
Guns Don't Argue
Homer Van Meter![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qQ5FwpifepSUPNcTe5MIK8Fai2x.jpg)
No Man's Woman
Dick Sawyer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zvS3uLOir562IMdJIuLBVsbx0KN.jpg)
Menace from Outer Space
Rocky Jones![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9kcpGa2PbJczKgs5Gjq5yiQb4bR.jpg)
Surf Party
Sgt. Wayne Neal![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2WoT85XgjJ2WX3BKujiezw71zLb.jpg)
This Time for Keeps
Eustace Andrews![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5nRzVF9Ly1VQcMNAuSnIlDJuGoq.jpg)
House of the Damned
Joseph Schiller![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/tQZ2D0QNoLkocKAeWU5yxLLuGaa.jpg)
Waterfront at Midnight
Denny Hanrohan![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/jfJNbruhjesvkhCZBNdUdQhVu3z.jpg)
Devil's Partner
David Simpson![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/g2QTvLqRLyRvjxpTZckfUIcJOYN.jpg)
Winning of the West
Jack Autry aka Jack Austin![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/tStEsAk0fu9bxuN3rJvAcidUDnq.jpg)
Beyond the Moon
Rocky Jones![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qji5a2NbEdZagpCuFDa3IL65gWW.jpg)
The Last Outpost
McReady (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ofaFKVeZyEUg4VruIDp41IQhYu1.jpg)
Boy Who Caught a Crook
Connors![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ht4de0kLh9JTlywfRmy0lPNQgoM.jpg)
Silver Needle in the Sky
Rocky Jones![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/gx9hVwNJhSlN6yreLG6S0vhChiQ.jpg)
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
Richard Dale![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ccLL33LUcAMXgLXDMIQLWRSTaX7.jpg)
Happy Land
Rusty Marsh![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/g69kQaqSrRHF0B2Rokz2Yk2Phvy.jpg)
The Eternal Sea
Lt. Johnson![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3xDnCvHvrRWLcy7t7Bw7Bbj3K1k.jpg)
Manhunt in Space
Rocky Jones