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- Birth nameHerbert Siegel
- Herbert Ellis was born on January 17, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Party (1968), The Killing (1956) and Peter Gunn (1958). He was married to Sylvia Rappaport. He died on December 26, 2018 in San Gabriel, California, USA.
- SpouseSylvia Rappaport(April 26, 1942 - present) (her death, 2 children)
- In 1948, he and Jack Webb wrote a script for television titled "Joe Friday: Room 5," but the show was not picked up.
- Not to be confused with the legendary jazz guitarist Herb Ellis, though they were born in the same year (1921).
- Was in high demand as a radio actor, beginning his career as an announcer.
- Frequent collaborator of Jack Webb.
- Father of Production Associate Karen Siegel and Grandfather of actor Will Blomquist
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