Mel Welles
From Alfred Hitchcock Wiki
- born: 1924 (New York, New York, USA)
- died: 19/Aug/2005 (Norfolk, Virginia, USA) - heart failure
Biography
Mel Welles was an American film actor. His best-remembered role may be that of hapless flower shop owner Gravis Mushnik in the 1960 low-budget Roger Corman dark comedy, "The Little Shop of Horrors".
Welles held a number of jobs during his lifetime; at one time or another he worked as a clinical psychologist, radio DJ, television actor, writer and film director. He did some stage work before traveling to Hollywood, where in 1953 he appeared in his first film, "Appointment in Honduras". His favorite role, "The Little Shop of Horrors", was also his last in the U.S. for many years.
In the early 1960s, he left the United States to act, produce and direct primarily in European film productions including the cult horror film "Lady Frankenstein" (1971). His fluency in five languages proved to be most helpful. He also served as a film consultant. Later he returned to the U.S., appearing in a number of films and doing voice work.
Welles was working on a horror screenplay, tentatively titled "House of a Hundred Horrors", at the time of his death
Filmography
With Hitchcock...
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Flight to the East (23/Mar/1958) - cast: Passenger