William Bendix
ActingBorn: 1906-01-14Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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
Wagon Train
Capt. Matthew Cobb
Robert Montgomery Presents
Mr. Minihan - an unlucky man
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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What's My Line?
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The Untouchables
Wally Legenza
The Philco Television Playhouse
Genteman Suitor
Burke's Law
Fred Hopke
Mister Ed
Bill Parker
The Steve Allen Show
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
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