Biography

Herbert Ellis was an American character actor and writer. He was best known for his collaborations with Jack Webb, and he frequently portrayed law enforcement officers in film and television.

Known For

Hang 'em High

Swede (uncredited)

The Killing

2nd American Airlines Clerk

The Party

Director

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

Lumpe

The Fortune Cookie

TV Director (as Herb Ellis)

Dragnet

Rico 'Ricky' Markell

A Blueprint for Murder

Detective (uncredited)

Pete Kelly's Blues

Bedido