
Person
Freeman Lusk
Acting · 1905–1970 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Born in Huntington Park, CA. Father was a Methodist minister, mother Vice Principal at John Adams Junior High School in Los Angeles. Retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander after 27 years. Had his own TV show in L.A. called Freedom Forum, ran for U.S. Congress 46th district in 1946. Graduated from Huntington Park High School and USC. Last appearance was in Funny Girl as the Judge. One son, John.
Known for

Perry Mason
Captain Horton

The War of the Worlds
Secretary of Defense (uncredited)

The Day the Earth Stood Still
General Cutler

From Here to Eternity
Col. Wood (uncredited)

Funny Girl
Judge (uncredited)

The Caddy
Golf Official

Phone Call from a Stranger
1952

Submarine Command
1951

The Stooge
Frank Darling (uncredited)

To the Shores of Hell
Capt. Lusk
Filmography
- 1968Funny GirlJudge (uncredited)
- 1966To the Shores of HellCapt. Lusk
- 1957Perry MasonCaptain Horton
- 1953From Here to EternityCol. Wood (uncredited)
- 1953The CaddyGolf Official
- 1953The War of the WorldsSecretary of Defense (uncredited)
- 1952Phone Call from a Stranger
- 1951The StoogeFrank Darling (uncredited)
- 1951Submarine Command
- 1951You Never Can TellMajor Smith - Kennel Operator (uncredited)
- 1951The Day the Earth Stood StillGeneral Cutler
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