Freeman Lusk

Biography

Born in Huntington Park, CA. Father was a Methodist minister, mother Vice Principal at John Adams Junior High School in Los Angeles. Retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander after 27 years. Had his own TV show in L.A. called Freedom Forum, ran for U.S. Congress 46th district in 1946. Graduated from Huntington Park High School and USC. Last appearance was in Funny Girl as the Judge. One son, John.

Most Known For

Perry Mason

as Captain Horton

Funny Girl

as Judge (uncredited)

The War of the Worlds

as Secretary of Defense (uncredited)

From Here to Eternity

as Col. Wood (uncredited)

The Day the Earth Stood Still

as General Cutler

Phone Call from a Stranger

Submarine Command

The Caddy

as Golf Official

The Stooge

as Frank Darling (uncredited)

You Never Can Tell

as Major Smith - Kennel Operator (uncredited)

To the Shores of Hell

as Capt. Lusk