Allan Drake

Allan Drake

Actor
Born
October 15, 1921
Died
March 8, 1986

Born Nathan Margolis in Boston Massachusetts, he was comedian best remembered for the role of Rodney Victor on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son." He began his career as a stand-up comic appearing on the "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1950s. He soon became a popular figure on "The Jackie…

Biography

Born Nathan Margolis in Boston Massachusetts, he was comedian best remembered for the role of Rodney Victor on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son." He began his career as a stand-up comic appearing on the "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1950s. He soon became a popular figure on "The Jackie Gleason Show," "The Dean Martin Comedy Hour" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." For many years in the 1970's he performed in Las Vegas and opened for acts such as Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Tony Martin, and Vic Damone. As a character actor, he appeared on numerous TV series including "Cheyenne," "The Good Guys," "Get Smart," "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," "He and She" and "Too Close for Comfort." He also played minor rolls in the films Sex Kittens Go to Hollywood (1960) and Norman, Is That You? (1976). He died at age 64 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor

E/RE/R(1984)as Delivery Man
Too Close for ComfortToo Close for Comfort(1980)as Delivery Man
Sanford and SonSanford and Son(1972)as Rodney Victor
Holmes and YoyoHolmes and Yoyo(1976)as Mr. Witowski
Norman... Is That You?Norman... Is That You?(1976)as Cab Driver

Self

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show(1961)as Self - Actor, Self - Comedian, Self
The Dean Martin ShowThe Dean Martin Show(1965)as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson(1962)as Self, Self - Guest
Presenting Lena Martell(1971)as Self
The Jackie Gleason ShowThe Jackie Gleason Show(1966)as Self

Archive Footage

The Redd Foxx Becomes a Movie Star(1976)as Cab Driver

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Mary Alice and Allan Drake in Sanford and Son (1972)Allan Drake

Credit Score: Allan Drake

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Wed Sep 18 1968 – Fri May 15 1970
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Get Smart60.0019658.271415180
2Sanford and Son7.5019727.90712085
3Hey, Landlord3.7519667.20094
4The Partners2.5019716.90088
5The Governor & J.J.2.5019697.000151
6The Good Guys2.5019686.900117
7Tales of Tomorrow2.5019517.000535
8Holmes and Yoyo2.3819765.900308
9Norman... Is That You?2.3819775.800476
10Sex Kittens Go to College1.2519603.800768