Grandon Rhodes


Grandon Rhodes was an American actor. In addition to numerous film appearances, he was also a regular in two long-running television shows, playing the doctor in Bonanza and the judge in Perry Mason. He also appeared in a recurring role as Beverly Hills banker Chester Vanderlip throughout most of the run of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.
Rhodes was born on August 7, 1904 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Early in his career, Rhodes acted in stock theater with troupes in Montreal, Oklahoma City, Omaha, and Hartford, among other places. His film debut came in Follow the Boys.
He died on June 9, 1987 in Encino, California.
He was married twice, first to Eveta Bryant and later to actress Ruth Lee.

Selected filmography