Harry Landers
Harry Landers (born Harry Sorokin; September 3, 1921) is an American character actor. He was born in New York City, New York.
Landers is probably best known for being the spokesman for Taster's Choice coffee in television commercials which aired in the 1960s and 1970s. Landers had a regular role as Dr. Ted Hoffmann, sidekick to Vince Edwards' TV doctor, Ben Casey, in the 1960s series of that name. He also had a small role in the Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window (1954) and a supporting role as Dr. Arthur Coleman in the final episode of the original Star Trek television series, "Turnabout Intruder" first screened in 1969. His other film credits included roles in Up Periscope (1959), The Gallant Hours (1960), and the Elvis Presley western Charro! (1969).
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'Harry Landers' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
Actors: Matt Adler (actor), Steve Allen (actor), Roger Barkley (actor), Paul Bartel (actor), Frank Beddor (actor), Ed Begley Jr. (actor), Ralph Bellamy (actor), Justin Benham (actor), Raye Birk (actor), Mark Bringelson (actor), Stanley Brock (actor), Christopher Broughton (actor), Philip Bruns (actor), William Bryant (actor), Forrest J Ackerman (actor),
Plot: A series of short sketches, most of which parody late-night television and the low-budget movies one often finds there. Other skits include a man being attacked by his apartment, a funeral hosted by classic comedians, and a teen-age boy's big night turning into a nightmare.
Keywords: 1950s, 1980s, anthology, buxom, car-falling-off-a-cliff, eiffel-tower-paris, fake-commercial, female-full-frontal-nudity, female-nudity, female-stockinged-legsGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: Shameless! Don't Miss It... Universal, the studio that brought you such classic motion pictures as "All Quiet on the Western Front," "E.T.," and "Out of Africa," is proud to present..."Amazon Women on the Moon."
Quotes:
B.B. King: Did you know that every 7 minutes, a black person is born in this country with no soul?Son of the Invisible Man: Being invisible is the best.
Henny Youngman: Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? They're worth it. Why do Jewish guys die before their wives? They want to.
Slappy White: But I was asked to say a couple of words about Harvey. How about "ugly" and "cheap"? Harvey wrote his will on his cock, and his lawyer said it would not stand up in court.
Bernice Pitnik: I'm glad to see Slappy White here today. Now at least I know my hubcaps are safe. And Rip Taylor, is that a toupee, or did a beaver curl up and die on your head? As I look at Henny Youngman today, I'm not so sure we're burying the right guy.
Murray: [after having been zapped into his television] Oh no! I'm in black and white!
Murray: Where am I?::Selma: On the Disney Channel. At least there I know you won't catch anything.
[the Penthouse Girl tells about her life]::Taryn Steele: I have grown so much since then. I can't hardly believe it's me. I am a beach person and a night person. I'm really sorry for everybody who doesn't live in California, because we got it all, the mountains, the sun.
Steve Allen: Harvey himself is gonna throw in his two cents as soon as we take 'em off his eyelids.
Rip Taylor: What's this, an audience or a funeral? Now, pay attention, please. But I'm a little nervous because Harvey was a personal friend of mine, and there's not a person in this room that Harvey Pitnik did not touch. I must say, he touched me for 40 bucks and Steve for 20.
Better Late Than Never (1979)
Actors: Al Berry (actor), William Bogert (actor), Victor Buono (actor), Woody Chambliss (actor), Bill Fiore (actor), George Gobel (actor), Harold Gould (actor), Vince Howard (actor), Lou Jacobi (actor), Arch Johnson (actor), John Malloy (actor), Strother Martin (actor), Harry Morgan (actor), Donald Pleasence (actor), Michael P. Alan (actor),
Plot: Harry Landers is a feisty senior citizen who refuses to abide by the rules in a stodgy retirement home run by a dour Ms. Davis, in which Harry leads a revolt by the other goated senior citizen residents against the establishment.
Keywords: actor-shares-first-name-with-characterGenres: Drama,
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[repeated line]::Ms. Davis: Damn you, Harry Landers!Good Day for a Hanging (1959)
Actors: William Baskin (actor), Robert Bice (actor), Chet Brandenburg (actor), Joseph Breen (actor), Phil Chambers (actor), Bill Clark (actor), Heinie Conklin (actor), George DeNormand (actor), Paul Donovan (actor), James Drury (actor), William Fawcett (actor), Duke Fishman (actor), Michael Garth (actor), Herman Hack (actor), Gregg Barton (actor),
Plot: It's been more than twenty years since Ben Cutler (Fred MacMurray) wore a badge, but when the town's bank gets robbed, he joins the posse. After the chase, where he saw Marshal Cain (Emile Meyer) get killed, he can't say "no" when the town asks him to take over the Marshal's duties. However, that same town starts to turn against him when he takes his new duties seriously by arresting and testifying against the killer... a boy, Eddie 'The Kid' Campbell (Robert Vaughn), who grew up in this town and comes from a broken home, garnering the sympathy of the townsfolk, who'd rather believe one of the other escaped bank robbers shot the sheriff. This is compounded by his daughter, who still has a crush on Eddie, even though after his mother died two years ago, he left town with not a word to her since. She, too, is convinced that Eddie is still that good little boy everyone remembers, and can't believe he's been changed, by his new life of riding with outlaws.
Keywords: african-american, armed-robbery, bandaged-head, bank-robbery, court-trial, courtroom, courtroom-drama, death-of-husband, defense-lawyer, derringerGenres: Western,
Taglines: HANGING'S TOO GOOD FOR A RAT LIKE THIS! (original print ad - all caps) Bloody, blistering violence as a baby-face goon explodes against the girl who loves him...while the mob stands ready to tear out his guts before the law can hang him! The Brutal SHOCKER that OUTSHOCKS Them All! The Kid Could Kill You... With a Smile! Even when he kissed her... he held a gun!
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Ruth Granger: Eddie is just a boy. Tom was killed by a hardened criminal.::Ben Cutler: Do you think this kid is any less hardened? Since when is a young rattlesnake any less poisonous than an old one?A Hero Among Men (1913)
Actors: Martin Faust (actor), Peter Lang (actor), Harry Myers (actor), Marion Barney (actress), Ethel Clayton (actress), Siegmund Lubin (producer), Barry O'Neil (director),
Plot: Ethel, daughter of Richard Menten, president of the Imperial Arms Co., is secretly engaged to Martin Bently, the secretary of the concern. Being in poor health she is sent to the country, and there, with her mother, lives with Mr. and Mrs. Landers, Harry Landers, the son, and Ethel enjoy many outings and eventually fall madly in love. Harry proposes, but Ethel tells him that she is engaged, and, being unable to combat her daily increasing love, urges her mother to take her back to the city. Sometime later Menton, having a vacancy, induces Harry to accept a position in the company. He bids farewell to his parents and hastens to the city. Ethel knows nothing of Harry's presence in the office, until one day when she is leaving with her father and Bently, she encounters Harry at the door. Half dazed he goes through the formality of an introduction. He then realizes that Bently is his rival. Harry holds his love in leash and continues a friendship with Ethel. Richard Menton has for weeks been contending with several hundred of his workmen, who demand a 10 per cent raise in wages and Harry is taken into conference. He has looked into the homes and condition of the workmen and reports that the demand is not unfair. Menton still opposes the raise and refuses the demand. A mass meeting of the men is called and they decide to strike. Ethel sees the men marching to the plant and warns the startled officials. The day watchman, intoxicated, has descended into the basement and fallen asleep, while smoking a cigarette. The cigarette falls into a heap of excelsior and sets the building on fire. In the corridors are stored many boxes of ammunition and powder ready for shipment. The officials of the plant, on seeing the mob, have fortified themselves in Menton's private office when the terrified watchman rushes up and tells them that the basement is in flames. The workmen, knowing of the ammunition in the building, beat a retreat. Menton hearing that the building is on fire swoons from heart failure. Ethel, who is also in the executive offices, is in hysterics. Harry drags Menton down the courtyard and instructs Bently to look after Ethel, who has fainted: he however, in a paroxysm of fear leaves her and dashes into the crowded yard. Harry places Menton in an ambulance and then learns that Ethel is still in the building. The explosion of the cases commences, but Harry, disregarding the danger, rushes in and drags her down the stairs amid the cheers of the mob of strikers. The strike ends and the firm gives in to the demand of the men. Ethel ignores Bently and Harry asks Menton for the hand of his daughter, which is cheerfully granted as the brave lover is pronounced "A Hero Among Men."
Genres: Drama, Short,Landers, Harry Filmography
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1991, role: actor , character name: Bartender
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1991, role: actor , character name: Lacy
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1990, role: actor , character name: Chuck Starrman
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1988, role: actor , character name: Dr. Ted Hoffman
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1977, role: actor , character name: Dr. Bradford
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1969, role: actor , character name: Heff
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1968, role: actor , character name: Pilot
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1968, role: actor , character name: Col. Landers
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1962, role: actor , character name: Eric
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1960, role: actor , character name: Capt. Joseph Foss
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1959, role: actor , character name: Adams
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1957, role: actor , character name: Andy
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1956, role: actor , character name: Hebrew at Rameses' Gate
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1956, role: actor , character name: Architect's Assistant
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1956, role: actor , character name: Fiddler
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1956, role: actor , character name: Pvt. Danny Quintana
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1955, role: actor , character name: Grey Wolf
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1955, role: actor , character name: Captain Trask Attaché
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1955, role: actor , character name: Intern
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1954, role: actor , character name: Soldier
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1954, role: actor , character name: Ralph
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1954, role: actor , character name: Lieutenant
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1954, role: actor , character name: Man with Miss Lonelyhearts
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1954, role: actor , character name: Quartermaster
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1953, role: actor , character name: Lt. Bowers
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1953, role: actor , character name: GoGo
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1953, role: actor , character name: Danton Son
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1951, role: actor , character name: Reporter
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1950, role: actor , character name: Bert
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1950, role: actor , character name: Tully
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1949, role: actor , character name: Owney Shor
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1947, role: actor , character name: Convict
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1947, role: actor , character name: Bit Role
Landers, Harry Filmography
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1986, role: miscellaneous crew
