From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald Briggs (January 28, 1911 – February 3, 1986) was an American actor, who appeared in over 75 films and television shows between the 1930s and 1970s. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in Woodland Hills, California at age 75. Briggs was a graduate of Senn High School in Chicago and worked at KYW radio in 1928. Briggs played the title roles in The First Nighter Program, The Sheriff, Perry Mason, and The Adventures of Frank Merriwell. Briggs was married to actress Audrey Christie.