Quick Facts
Born:
1906-01-14
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
99 Total Roles
William Bendix
Acting
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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).
Known For
Lifeboat
Gus Smith
The Blue Dahlia
Buzz Wanchek
Woman of the Year
Pinkie Peters
Detective Story
Det. Lou Brody
They Drive by Night
Driver Watching Pinball Game (uncredited)
The Glass Key
Jeff
The Untouchables
Wally Legenza
The Big Steal
Capt. Vincent Blake
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself MOVIE | Buzz Wanchek in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1964 | Young Fury MOVIE | Blacksmith |
| 1964 | Law of the Lawless MOVIE | Sheriff Ed Tanner |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | Fred Hopke |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | Harrison Weems |
| 1963 | For Love or Money MOVIE | Joe Fogel |
| 1963 | The Young and the Brave MOVIE | Sgt. Peter L. Kane (escaped POW) |
| 1963 | Vacation Playhouse TV | Self |