Biography
Richard Crane was recruited by Hollywood in his early twenties, making his screen debut in the 1940
Joan Crawford vehicle
Susan and God (1940). Crane coasted on his good looks and pleasant personality throughout the war years, while most of Hollywood's top leading men were in uniform, appearing in 20th Century Fox's
Happy Land (1943) and
A Wing and a Prayer (1944). By 1951, he was accepting make-work jobs along the lines of the Columbia serial
Mysterious Island. His film career in almost total eclipse, Crane briefly rallied as star of the popular syndicated sci-fi TV series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (1953). He was later seen in the supporting role of Lt. Gene Plethon on TV's Surfside Six (1961-1962). Richard Crane's last big-screen appearance was in
Surf Party (1964). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide