Poster of The Rookie

The Rookie

Plot: A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy
Release Date: Tuesday, December 1 1959
65 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Tommy NoonanTommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan was
37 in The Rookie
as 'Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor'.
Sat, Apr 29 1922 –
Wed, Apr 24 1968
Portrait of Peter MarshallPeter Marshall
Peter Marshall was
33 in The Rookie
as 'Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor'.
Tue, Mar 30 1926 –
Thu, Aug 15 2024
Portrait of Julie NewmarJulie Newmar
Julie Newmar was
26 in The Rookie
as 'Lili Marlene'.
Wed, Aug 16 1933
Portrait of Jerry LesterJerry Lester
Jerry Lester was
49 in The Rookie
as 'Jerry Mann'.
Wed, Feb 16 1910 –
Thu, Mar 23 1995
Portrait of Claude StroudClaude Stroud
Claude Stroud was
52 in The Rookie
as 'Col. Taylor'.
Tue, Mar 26 1907 –
Wed, Oct 16 1985
Portrait of Norman LeavittNorman Leavitt
Norman Leavitt was
46 in The Rookie
as 'Maj. Evert'.
Mon, Dec 01 1913 –
Sun, Dec 11 2005
Portrait of Vince BarnettVince Barnett
Vince Barnett was
57 in The Rookie
as 'Pentagon janitor'.
Fri, Jul 04 1902 –
Wed, Aug 10 1977
Portrait of Rodney BellRodney Bell
Rodney Bell was
44 in The Rookie
as 'Pentagon janitor'.
Thu, Oct 21 1915 –
Sat, Aug 03 1968
Portrait of Richard ReevesRichard Reeves
Richard Reeves was
47 in The Rookie
as 'Military police sergeant'.
Sat, Aug 10 1912 –
Fri, Mar 17 1967
Portrait of Peter LeedsPeter Leeds
Peter Leeds was
42 in The Rookie
as 'Seville Quare'.
Wed, May 30 1917 –
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Portrait of Doodles WeaverDoodles Weaver
Doodles Weaver was
47 in The Rookie
as 'TV commentator'.
Sat, May 11 1912 –
Mon, Jan 17 1983
Portrait of Joe BesserJoe Besser
Joe Besser was
52 in The Rookie
as 'Soldier'.
Mon, Aug 12 1907 –
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Portrait of Don CoreyDon Corey
Don Corey was
>> in The Rookie
as 'Army cook'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda Richards
Leoda Richards was
52 in The Rookie
as 'Shipboard party guest'.
Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of Jamie ForsterJamie Forster
Jamie Forster was
68 in The Rookie
as 'Draft Board Member (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 16 1891 –
Mon, Sep 07 1970

Crew

Portrait of George O'HanlonGeorge O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon was
47 in The Rookie
as 'Director, Writer'
Sat, Nov 23 1912 –
Sat, Feb 11 1989
Portrait of Tommy NoonanTommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan was
37 in The Rookie
as 'Writer'
Sat, Apr 29 1922 –
Wed, Apr 24 1968