William Bendix
Acting
Biography
William Bendix (January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) was an American film, radio, and television actor, best remembered in movies for the title role in the movie The Babe Ruth Story and for portraying clumsily earnest aircraft plant worker Chester A. Riley in radio and television's The Life of Riley. He also received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Wake Island (1942).
Born: January 14, 1906
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
The Ransom of Red Chief
Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Los Angeles Plays Itself
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
A retrospective on the career of Robert Mitchum through interviews with friends and co-workers, scenes from his films and the actor himself.
Lifeboat
During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
The Web
A brash young lawyer takes a short-term, high-paying job as bodyguard for a slick business exec being threatened by a former partner, and quickly realizes he may be in over his head.
Filmography
as Buzz Wanchek in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Blacksmith
as Sheriff Ed Tanner
as Fred Hopke
as Harrison Weems
as Joe Fogel
as Sgt. Peter L. Kane (escaped POW)
as Slattery
as James Ronald Mulcahy
as Bill Parker
as Frederick Thomas 'Fred' Kelly
as Wally Legenza
as Reg Barker
as Vance Muldoon
as Bill Driscoll
as Sergeant Major Lush
as 'Frenchy' Shapiro
as Capt. Matthew Cobb
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Buck Fitzpatrick
as Joe Redman
as Captain George Devlin
as Van Morgan Duff
as Chief Ranger Joe Parker
as George Harris
as Chester A. Riley
as Ben Worley
as Carl Ledbetter
as Mack Pomeroy
as Lawrence C. Trumble
as Timothy Aloysius 'Tim' Dunnovan
as CPO Boyer
as Det. Lou Brody
as USAF Crew Chief
as Bull Mitchell
as Joe Farrow
as Self
as Bill 'Two Call' Johnson
as Self
as Self - Panelist
as Mr. Minihan - an unlucky man
as Sgt. Walker
as Capt. Vincent Blake
as Wahoo Jones
as Sir Sagramore
as Chester A. Riley
as Larry Best
as Genteman Suitor
as Cop
as George Herman 'Babe' Ruth
as Barney Runson
as Nick
as Self
as Victor O'Brien
as William Bendix
as Lt. Damico
as Porkie Scott
as Wechsberg
as Pedro Blake
as First Mate Amazeen
as Larry Lundie
as Buzz Wanchek
as Stauffer, a.k.a. Fred Foss
as Donnelly - Uncle Don
as Sgt. Borth
as Patrick Michael 'Don Juan' Quilligan
as William Bendix
as Danny O'Mara
as Biff Koraski
as Hank Smith
as Herb Miller
as Gus Smith
as Corp. Taxi Potts
as Underground leader
as Johnny Sparrow
as Tim McGuerin
as Biff Carter
as Tim McGuerin
as Detective Sgt. Brannigan
as Jeff
as Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall
as Herman
as Pinkie Peters
as Timothy McGuerin
as Driver Watching Pinball Game (uncredited)
as Peter Jenson