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| Above, Jeffrey Silver in "Superman On Earth" (1951). |
For some odd reason, the young actor who played the young Clark Kent in the 1951 Adventures of Superman episode, "Superman On Earth" went uncredited. He wasn't the only one to go uncredited in that episode. Dabbs Greer, Robert Rockwell and others went uncredited.
His name is Jeffrey Silver. Apparently Silver is still living according to IMDb.
Here's the brief bio from IMDb:
Jeffrey Silver was born on February 25, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Space Patrol (1950), The Charles Farrell Show (1956) and The Silver Theatre (1949).
Silver was the last actor to play Blondie and Dagwood's son Alexander on the popular Blondie radio show.
He was an active actor up to 1961 when he played McGruder in the movie, The Outsider. He would be 82 years old today.
Hopefully, Jeffrey Silver is still alive and well. If he sees this, it would be great to hear from him.
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UPDATE:
According to Jim Nolt of The Adventures Continue:
I spoke with Jeff silver on the phone several years ago. At the time he was not in good health and hardly ever left home. I too hope he’s still alive.
19 comments:
He was a regular voice on the radio broadcast of Gunsmoke with William Conrad. He typically played young boys in minor trouble.
I can tell you he had a daughter in 1961...I am that daughter. He got in touch with me when I was 19 years old. He is still alive and living in Las Vegas with his wife Beverly.
He had no other children...Lori White
Thank you for posting. It sounds like you have an interesting story. -Charlie Rose
Lori:
Is the the Jeff Silver considered for the part of Plato in Rebel Without A Cause? There are a couple of Youtube videos of auditions for the movie and one has James Dean, Natalie Wood, and a guy who looks vaguely like Jeff Silver. The IMDB trivia notes indicate a Jeff Silver was considered for Plato.
Hi...Yes, I'm Jeff Silver and still alive at age 84. I did test for the part of Plato in Rebel Without A Cause and was told that I had won the part but was later told that they decided to give the part to Sal Mineo as there was a greater contrast in looks between him and James Dean. I would like to also make a correction to your blog. You show a picture of an adult Jeff Silver. That is not me. That is a picture of a movie producer with the same name. Thank you.
Mr. Silver, thank you for coming here and posting that you're still with us.
You must have been replying to one of the commenters as the only photo I posted was a screen shot from "Superman On Earth".
I am curious. How did you land the part as young Clark Kent? Was it because you bore a resemblance to George Reeves (that would make sense)?
Thank you for posting!
Best,
Armand.
Thanks so much for reaching out to us fans. I was just wondering if you met George Reeves on set. I understand none of your scenes could be with him, as you played the same character at different ages. But I was hoping perhaps you met on a day you both were on set. Thanks.
Thank you both Armand and Steve for responding to my comments. First, Armand. If my memory serves me correctly, I remember getting a call from the producer of the Superman show asking if I felt I could memorize a scene for the show very quickly as the boy that was supposed to play the part was just not working out to their satisfaction. (I knew the other boy, his name was Joel Nestler.) I, of course, said yes and they delivered the script to my home. My mom helped me to go through the part and I memorized it quickly and I'm pretty sure that I went to the studio the next day and shot the scene. Now, Steve. No, I'm sorry but I never met George Reeves. He was not there when I played my part as it was just between me and the woman who played my mother. I hope this answers the both questions and I appreciate the interest in you both. Thank you again.
Jeff, thank you for your fast replies! The fans are following this with great interest.
Best,
Armand.
Just saw Mr. Silvers on a Father Knows Best episode. Played Bud's (Billy Gray) friend, who was going to buy some of Bud's things for $50, but
decided to buy stock instead.
Hi Jeff,
I just watched the Gunsmoke episode from season 1 where you played the Arapaho Indian teenager. Great job !
I'm trying to find more history on what other shows you did.
How did you like working with that legendary cast from Gunsmoke ?
You are a part of the greatest era of TV shows in history ! It's an honor to say hello
and glad you're still with us on earth. God bless !
Jim
Hi Mr silver I just watched an old episode of gunsmoke from the first season you played a Indian boy but you weren't really an Indian any way you got the horses back
Hello Jeff, this is Allen Brown grateful to hear that you are still around and doing well. The whole family thinks of you often. Nichole, Lois, Warren, Karen and I were just talking about you the other night at dinner. Please reach out to one of us if you get a chance and give Everly our love.
This is quite embarrassing this is Allen Brown again I was voice texting and I didn’t notice that the last part it said Everly that was supposed to be Beverly of course.
Nice job in Gunsmoke Mr. Silver!!! I wonder if the buckskin you left for him in the episode is the one he had for the rest of the show? Hope you are still doing well!!!!!!!!
Brenda Smith
Yes that was the buckskin he conti used to ride
Just watched you in an early Gunsmoke episode in which you portrayed Yorky a young white boy raised by Indians. Very good acting.
I recognized that Buckskin by the whitish tuft of hair on the top of his tail. Ben Cartwright used the same horse on Bonanza, and I think bought it!
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