Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker (born December 20, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York) was a film actor and politician who was best known for his roles in Dr. Cyclops, The Killers, Kiss Me Deadly, and The Wild Bunch. As a politician, he was part of the California State Assembly for the 57th Assembly District in 1944. Albert died on May 5, 1968 and his death was reportedly because of autoerotic asphyxiation. He died too soon at age 62.
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Film ActorPolitician TV Actor American Born on December 20th Born in 1905 Born in New York Died in 1968 Died at age 62 Died from Accident
"The theater is a horrible place in which to make a living. They sit you on the shelf for years. They take you off and brush you off and later you have to find your way back to that shelf." (IMDB)
"Albert Dekker lived his life with passion and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and inspiring future generations of actors. (V)"
"Albert Dekker had a successful professional life as an American actor, appearing in over 70 films throughout his career, but unfortunately, his death was surrounded by mystery and controversy. (V)"
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