John Baer (June 6, 1923 – January 7, 2006) was an American actor. He appeared in over 60 film and television productions between 1950 and 1974. Among the highlights of his career was the leading role in the television series Terry and the Pirates (1953). One of his better-known film roles was as Paul Trochard, the greedy heir who gets killed by a snake, in Michael Curtiz's comedy We're No Angels (1955). While he spent most of his film career in supporting roles or bit parts, Baer also played the lead role in Night of the Blood Beast, a horror film by Gene and Roger Corman.

John Baer
in 1953
Born(1923-06-06)June 6, 1923
DiedJanuary 7, 2006(2006-01-07) (aged 82)
OccupationActor
Years active1950–1974
SpouseNoureen Jauregui (1952–????)

When his roles declined during the 1960s, Baer started a second career in real estate business. He retired from acting after a guest appearance in Gunsmoke in 1974.

Partial filmography

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Selected Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1952-1953 Terry and the Pirates Terry Lee 17 Episodes
1959 Wagon Train Clay Willis Season 2, Episode 37 "The Steele Family Story"
1960 Wanted Dead or Alive Jim Lansing Season 3, Episode 10 "The Medicine Man"
1973-1974 Gunsmoke Nichols / Johnny's father 2 Episodes

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