Erskine Sanford
Biography
Erskine Sanford was a talented American actor known for his work in theater, radio, and film. He gained recognition as a member of Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre, where he showcased his skills in various productions. Sanford is particularly remembered for his role as Herbert Carter, the flustered and sweating newspaper editor, in the iconic film Citizen Kane. His contributions to the entertainment industry span multiple mediums, making him a notable figure in early American cinema.
Filmography
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Night Unto Night
1949 • Dr. Gallen Altheim
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
The Voice of the Turtle
1947 • Storekeeper
Sierra
1950
Macbeth
1948 • Duncan
Crack-Up (1946)
1946 • Museum Director Barton
Spellbound
1945 • Dr. Galt (uncredited)
The Lady from Shanghai
1947 • Judge
Angel on My Shoulder
1946 • Minister
The Magnificent Ambersons
1942 • Roger Bronson
Letter from an Unknown Woman
1948 • Porter
Ministry of Fear
1944 • George Rennit, private investigator
Possessed
1947 • Dr. Max Sherman
Mourning Becomes Electra
1947