Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

  2011_0503_mystery_photo  
  Los Angeles Times file photo  

[Update 2: Lawrence Dobkin portrays an unsuspecting heavy in the "Prairie Elephant" episode of "Rawhide" in a photo published Nov. 12, 1961.] 

[Update: Please congratulate RJ for identifying our mystery guest! And please congratulate Mary Mallory for identifying the TV show that featured our mystery friend!]

Here’s this week’s mystery fellow!

There’s a new photo on the jump!

 

  May 4, 2011, Mystery Photo  
  Los Angeles Times file photo  

[Update 2: Larry Dobkin portrays a jealous husband in "Bitter Rival," "Studio 57's” romantic drama, in a photo stamped Feb. 28, 1955. ]

[Update:  Please congratulate Herb Nichols, Steve Moshlak, Periwinkle, Dewey Webb, Julie Merholz, Lynne Levine, Lee Ann Thom and Megan, and Don Danard (via email) for identifying our mystery man! ]

  May 5, 2011, Mystery Photo  
  Los Angeles Times file photo  

[Update 2: Joanna Barnes and Larry Dobkin were married today at 4:30 at the Ambassador Hotel. Dr. Donald Curtis of Science of Mind Church officiated. Best man was William Conrad. matron of honor was Mrs. Richard Batchellor. Photograph by Steve Fontanini.]

[ Update: Please congratulate Norma Desmond, Rogét-L.A, LC,  Karen, Mary Mallory, CandyC and Jeff for identifying our mystery couple; Julie Merholz, Herb Nichols, Dewey Webb, Steve Moshlak, Lee Ann Thom and Megan and Periwinkle   for identifying the mystery bride; and Jenny M. and Arye Michael Bender for identifying our mystery guest!]

  Jan. 5, 1965, Joanna Barnes  

For Thursday, our mystery guest has a mystery companion!

  May 6, 2011, Mystery Photo  
  Los Angeles Times file photo  

[Update: Lawrence Dobkin will appear twice this week guesting in "Blue Water — White Beach" episode of "Cains 100" and in "Mr. Megalomania" episode of "Target: Corruptors." The photo is stamped March 25, 1970. ] 

Here’s our mystery guest looking debonair in the 1970s! 

Come back tomorrow for another photo!

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46 Responses to Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

  1. Dewey Webb's avatar Dewey Webb says:

    Buddy Ebsen

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  2. Jenny M's avatar Jenny M says:

    Peter Lawford

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  3. hockeykevin's avatar hockeykevin says:

    Ken Berry? Probably not.

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  4. Steven Moshlak's avatar Steven Moshlak says:

    Red Skelton?

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  5. Steve Stoliar's avatar Steve Stoliar says:

    Jack Lemmon?

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  6. Arye Michael Bender's avatar Arye Michael Bender says:

    Though a version of Weary Willie, clearly it is NOT Emmett Kelly, Sr.

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  7. Diane Ely's avatar Diane Ely says:

    Bert Lancaster?

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  8. Eve's avatar Eve says:

    Ewww–a CLOWN! I take great pride in not knowing the names of any clowns.

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  9. RJ's avatar RJ says:

    Lawrence Dobkin

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  10. Arye Michael Bender's avatar Arye Michael Bender says:

    The actor beneath bears a strong resemblance to Bart Maverick? Could it be Jack Kelly?

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  11. benito's avatar benito says:

    T.C. Jones, drag queen extraordinaire

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  12. herb nichols's avatar herb nichols says:

    lawrence dobkin

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  13. Steven Moshlak's avatar Steven Moshlak says:

    Lawrence Dobkin???

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  14. Rogét-L.A.'s avatar Rogét-L.A. says:

    Is it Gavin McLeod, when he still had hair?

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  15. Cold in PHX's avatar Cold in PHX says:

    Robert Alda?

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  16. periwinkle's avatar periwinkle says:

    T’is Lawrence Dobkin, who always seemed to play a tough guy.

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  17. Dewey Webb's avatar Dewey Webb says:

    Lawrence Dobkin

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  18. Julie Merholz's avatar Julie Merholz says:

    Lawrence Dobkin

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  19. Rob B.'s avatar Rob B. says:

    It’s gotta be Simon Oakland, young version ??

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  20. Lynne Levine's avatar Lynne Levine says:

    Is it Lawrence Dobkin?

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  21. BarryOB's avatar BarryOB says:

    Nice toupee!

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  22. Arye Michael Bender's avatar Arye Michael Bender says:

    Robert Ellenstein? His voice was higher than he looked to be, giving his villians a very creepy quality.

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  23. Lee Ann, Thom and Megan's avatar Lee Ann, Thom and Megan says:

    Is it Lawrence Dobkin?

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  24. vanessa carey's avatar vanessa carey says:

    mystery guest is Frank Nelson.

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  25. fibber mcgee's avatar fibber mcgee says:

    Aaaugh. I know this guy. He’s been in a million, zillion movies. But I suppose you’re gonna be picky and will want a name. You’re driving me crazy. Molly says it ain’t a drive, it’s a short putt.

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  26. Jenny M's avatar Jenny M says:

    Lawrence Dobkin

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  27. Julie Merholz's avatar Julie Merholz says:

    Larry with his new wife Joanna Barnes.

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  28. herb nichols's avatar herb nichols says:

    wife ,joanna barnes

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  29. Dewey Webb's avatar Dewey Webb says:

    Joanna Barnes

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  30. Steven Moshlak's avatar Steven Moshlak says:

    And could that that sweet young thing in Thursday’s photo be Joanna Barnes? (No monkeying around!!!)

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  31. normadesmond's avatar normadesmond says:

    lawrence dobkin (with his wife, joanna barnes)

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  32. Lee Ann, Thom and Megan's avatar Lee Ann, Thom and Megan says:

    Is this Mr. Dobkin and his first wife, Joanna Barnes? She’s great in “The Parent Trap”.

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  33. Rogét-L.A.'s avatar Rogét-L.A. says:

    Thursday’s photo shows Joanna Barnes and Lawrence Dobkin, presumably at their wedding June 24, 1961.

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  34. LC's avatar LC says:

    Lawrence Dobkin and wife Joanna Barnes

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  35. periwinkle's avatar periwinkle says:

    That’s Joanna Barnes along with husband Lawrence Dobkin. She was the snooty fiancee in the original “Parent Trap” along with many other roles.

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  36. Karen's avatar Karen says:

    Lawrence Dobkin with then-wife Joanna Barnes

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  37. gary martin's avatar gary martin says:

    Is this Ray Danton and the lady Mrs. D., Julie Adams?

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  38. Arye Michael Bender's avatar Arye Michael Bender says:

    After so many misfired guesses, I now settle upon Lawrence Dobkin. Fine character actor, VO artist, and acting coach.

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  39. Mary Mallory's avatar Mary Mallory says:

    Rick Jason?

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  40. Mary Mallory's avatar Mary Mallory says:

    Lawrence Dobkin with his wife Joanna Barnes.

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  41. CandyC's avatar CandyC says:

    Lawrence Dobkin – with Joanna Barnes

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  42. Jeff's avatar Jeff says:

    Lawrence Dobkin, and his lovely wife Joanna “And I Stepped On The Pingpong Ball” Barnes.

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  43. Mary Mallory's avatar Mary Mallory says:

    The first photo is from “The Prairie Elephant” episode of “Rawhide.”

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  44. MIKE HAWKS's avatar MIKE HAWKS says:

    Finally! Joanna Barnes from yesterday with Lawrence Dobkin.

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  45. Carmen's avatar Carmen says:

    Lawrence Dobkin and Joanna Barnes – Had no idea they were married!

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  46. Stacia's avatar Stacia says:

    You know, these mystery photos have taught me one thing: I don’t watch enough TV. Especially since the episode of “Cheyenne” he was in was just rerun earlier this week on Encore.

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