Career
Born in Michigan, Rice first appeared in films in 1933 and played roles in many shorts, feature films and television A versatile character actor with an extenisve resume both in motion pictures and television, Rice appeared in the films,, Ransom!" (1956), The Spirit of 1976 (1935), "The Pride of Saint Louis (1952), Blondie"s Big Deal (1949), Little Orphan Annie (1938), Walking on Air (1936), The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959) and in the television programs, Bonanza, Checkmate and I Love Lucy.