Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia carved a formidable niche in 1940s and 1950s cinema as a quintessential on-screen heavy. Transitioning from stage and radio, his imposing physique and gravelly voice made him a natural fit for villainous roles. De Corsia's film debut in Orson Welles's "The Lady from Shanghai" immediately established his presence. He excelled as the menacing gangster and underworld... more figure, most notably as the crime boss in "The Enforcer." While occasionally portraying authoritative figures like judges, his legacy is firmly rooted in his commanding portrayals of the era's most memorable cinematic villains. less