Ralph Meeker (born Ralph Rathgeber; November 21, 1920 – August 5, 1988) was an American film, stage, and television actor. He first rose to prominence for his roles in the Broadway productions of Mister Roberts (1948–1951) and Picnic (1953), the former of which earned him a Theatre World Award for his performance. In film, Meeker is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Mike Hammer in Robert Aldrich's 1955 film noir cult classic Kiss Me Deadly.
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Ralph Rathgeber 21 November 1920 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Died |
5 August 1988 (aged 67) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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