George A. Furness

Served in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Major.

Served as the defense counsel during the post-war Tokyo Trials for politician Shigemitsu Mamoru and Admiral Toyoda Soemu. Shigemitsu was targeted by the Soviet Union for punishment but received a lighter sentence. Toyoda was the only member of the Japanese military to be acquitted of all charges.

Shigemitsu helped Furness setup his own law practice in Japan.

Although not formally trained as an actor, Furness' popularity earned him the opportunity to appear on screen in small parts, often as Western dignitaries.