James Nusser
film actor · television actor
- May 3, 1905
- June 6, 1979
- 74 years
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James Nusser, 74, American actor (Gunsmoke).
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|James Nusser (May 3, 1905 – June 8, 1979) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing the recurring role of town drunk Louis Pheeters in the American western television series Gunsmoke from 1961 to 1970.
Nusser guest-starred in numerous television programs including I Married Joan, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, Bat Masterson, The Fugitive, The Virginian, The Wild Wild West, Mannix and Cannon. He also appeared in films such as Bonzo Goes to College, One Girl's Confession, It Should Happen to You, Hell Canyon Outlaws, The Rare Breed, Hillbillys in a Haunted House, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?, Hail, Hero! and Cahill U.S. Marshal.
Nusser died on June 8, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 74. He was buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
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1.What is the name of the recurring character James Nusser played in Gunsmoke?
- A.Doc Adams
- B.Matt Dillon
- C.Louis Pheeterscorrect
- D.Festus Haggen
James Nusser was best known for playing the role of town drunk Louis Pheeters in Gunsmoke.
Source: career section
2.In which television series did James Nusser appear?
- A.Star Trek
- B.The Twilight Zone
- C.Mannixcorrect
- D.Bonanza
James Nusser appeared in numerous programs including Mannix.
Source: filmography section
3.What was the date of James Nusser's death?
- A.June 8, 1979correct
- B.May 3, 1975
- C.May 3, 1979
- D.June 8, 1975
James Nusser died on June 8, 1979.
Source: death section
4.How old was James Nusser when he passed away?
- A.76
- B.74correct
- C.70
- D.72
James Nusser died in Los Angeles at the age of 74.
Source: death section
5.Where is James Nusser buried?
- A.Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- B.Valhalla Memorial Park Cemeterycorrect
- C.Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- D.Pierce Brothers Westwood Village
James Nusser was buried in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Source: death section
6.In which city did James Nusser die?
- A.New York City
- B.Chicago
- C.Los Angelescorrect
- D.San Francisco
James Nusser died in Los Angeles, California.
Source: death section
7.Which film featured James Nusser?
- A.The Magnificent Seven
- B.High Noon
- C.The Rare Breedcorrect
- D.Stagecoach
James Nusser appeared in the film The Rare Breed.
Source: filmography section
8.During which years did James Nusser play Louis Pheeters on Gunsmoke?
- A.1958–1968
- B.1965–1975
- C.1961–1970correct
- D.1955–1965
James Nusser played the recurring role of Louis Pheeters in Gunsmoke from 1961 to 1970.
Source: career section
9.Which of these programs did James Nusser guest-star in?
- A.Dragnet
- B.Leave It to Beaver
- C.The Andy Griffith Show
- D.Gunsmokecorrect
James Nusser guest-starred in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke.
Source: filmography section
10.Which film among the following appeared in James Nusser's filmography?
- A.Cahill U.S. Marshalcorrect
- B.Rio Bravo
- C.True Grit
- D.The Searchers
James Nusser appeared in films such as Cahill U.S. Marshal.
Source: filmography section
11.James Nusser was known for playing which profession in Gunsmoke?
- A.Doctor
- B.Town drunkcorrect
- C.Outlaw
- D.Sheriff
James Nusser was known for playing the recurring role of town drunk Louis Pheeters in Gunsmoke.
Source: career section
12.Which television show featured a guest appearance by James Nusser?
- A.Lassie
- B.The Wild Wild Westcorrect
- C.Green Acres
- D.The Beverly Hillbillies
James Nusser guest-starred in television programs including The Wild Wild West.
Source: filmography section
13.Which film credit is attributed to James Nusser?
- A.Monkey Business
- B.Bedtime for Bonzo
- C.Bonzo Goes to Collegecorrect
- D.The Absent-Minded Professor
James Nusser appeared in the film Bonzo Goes to College.
Source: filmography section
14.In which television show did James Nusser appear as a guest?
- A.The Dick Van Dyke Show
- B.I Love Lucy
- C.I Married Joancorrect
- D.My Three Sons
James Nusser guest-starred in numerous television programs including I Married Joan.
Source: filmography section
15.Which of these titles is a film that featured James Nusser?
- A.Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- B.The Dirty Dozen
- C.Hail, Hero!correct
- D.Patton
James Nusser appeared in films such as Hail, Hero!.
Source: filmography section
16.On what date was James Nusser born?
- A.May 3, 1910
- B.May 3, 1905correct
- C.June 8, 1905
- D.June 8, 1910
James Nusser was born on May 3, 1905.
Source: biographical introduction
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