Indus Arthur
| Indus Arthur | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Indus Jo Saugstad April 28, 1941 Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Died |
December 29, 1984 (aged 43) Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, harpist |
| Years active | 1963–1984, her death |
Indus Arthur (April 28, 1941 – December 29, 1984) was a 1960s film and television actress.
Background
Born Indus Jo Saugstad, she was from Los Angeles County. Both she and her grandmother were named for the Indus River in Tibet. Her grandmother once visited the river, and Arthur possessed a desire to do so. Her father was a still cameraman for a number of Hollywood studios. He opposed the fact that Arthur and her two sisters were becoming involved in films.
Stage
Arthur signed as the leading lady for the mystery play, Uncle Marston, in April 1963. The production was staged at the Stage Society Theater in Los Angeles, California. A reviewer referred to her acting prowess in the role of an agitated Derbyshire heiress, commenting Arthur is a lovely, polished performer. Previously she had appeared in theater in London, England and at the Dublin Playhouse in Dublin, Ireland.
Movies
Sydney Pollack's directing debut The Slender Thread (1965) showcases two fine acting talents in Sidney Poitier and Anne Bancroft. As Marian, Arthur plays an employee of a crisis clinic which counsels potential suicide victims. She was assigned a role in Alvarez Kelly (1966), a western that was set during the era of the American Civil War. It featured a Mexican cattleman played by William Holden and a military colonel depicted by Richard Widmark. Other movies roles were in Angel's Flight (1965), M* A* S* H (1970), and The Christian Licorice Store (1971).
Television
Arthur was a prolific actress on television. Among her many appearances are episodes of the Kraft Suspense Theater (1964–1965), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1965), Ben Casey (1965), T.H.E. Cat (1966), The Virginian (1966), The Wild Wild West (1966), Dragnet (1967), and General Hospital (1963, 1970–1973). She made two guest appearances on Perry Mason (1965–1966).
Death
Indus Arthur died in Los Angeles County in 1984 of skin cancer at age 43.
References
- "Indus Arthur Signed for Mystery Drama". Los Angeles Times. April 26, 1963. p. C12.
- "Uncle Marston Suspenseful". Los Angeles Times. May 10, 1963. p. D10.
- "Indus Arthur Overcomes Movie Family Background". Pasadena Independent Star-News. January 31, 1965. p. 65.
- "Movie Call Sheet". Los Angeles Times. November 25, 1965. p. C30.
- "Thread Deals In Suicide". Los Angeles Times. December 16, 1965. p. D25.
- "Wild West Guest". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 1966. p. C19.
- "Indus Arthur To Guest". Los Angeles Times. June 29, 1966. p. D19.
- "Indus All Steamed Up About Good Skin Care". Los Angeles Times. August 28, 1967. p. D24.
- "Clubs". Los Angeles Times. December 9, 1984. p. S88.