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William Schallert
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William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. He is known for his roles on Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1959), Death Valley Days (1955–1962), and The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966). Schallert was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edwin Francis Schallert, a longtime drama critic for the Los Angeles Times, and Elza Emily Schallert (née Baumgarten), a magazine writer and radio host. He began acting while a student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) but left to become an Army Air Corps fighter pilot in World War II. He returned to UCLA after the war and graduated in 1946. After graduating from UCLA, Schallert began his acting career in the theater. He appeared in several productions at the Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, including a staging of W. Somerset Maugham's Rain in 1948, which was directed by Charlie Chaplin. Schallert made his television debut in 1951, and he quickly became a familiar face on the small screen. He appeared in numerous guest roles on shows such as The Adventures of Superman, The Twilight Zone, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. He also had recurring roles on The Patty Duke Show, The Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Torkelsons. In addition to his work on television, Schallert also appeared in several films, including The Bridges of Toko-Ri (1954), The Apartment (1960), and The Sting (1973). Schallert died in Pacific Palisades, California, in 2016, at the age of 93. He was survived by his wife, Leah Waggner, and their four children.
- 276 titles
- 272 Acting
- 4 Appearances
Acting (272)
Father Bartlett (uncredited)
Brady
Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
Maire Norris / Mayor Norris
Ken
Nilz Baris
Dr. Greenbush
Mayor Schubert
Dr. Rudin
Wesayso Scientist (voice)
Policeman
Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
Snell / Dean Russell Harmon
Varani / Nilz Baris
Mitchell Jennings
Judge M.A. Loring
Father
Judge Eugene Haller
Dr. Anton
David
Professor Pomfrit (voice) / Farmer P. / Neville Popenbacher (voice)
J. Donald Kessinger
Doctor Arthur Bramson
Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
Show all (272)
Al
Ambulance Attendant
Bob
Admiral Hargrade / Earl Kibbee
Lorin Sandusky
Dr. Grabow (uncredited)
Hotel Clerk
Dr. Harrison Selby
Bill Horton
CIA Director Grauber
Reporter
Lt. Gunderson
(segment "Shadow Play")
Willis Roper
Dr. Curtis
Max Devore
Gen. Robert E. Lee
Justice John Paul Stevens
Sam Becker
Harry
Professor Quigley
Defense Counsel Herbert / Craig Wilkie
Rev. Warmer
Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
Young Husband (uncredited)
Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Edward Garth
Judge Elliot Franklin
Graves / Dr. Bradbury / Len Dykes
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Maj. Fisher
Dr. Fraker
Dean Kramer
Eben Hakes / Alben Peavy / Capt. Grant / Jess / Ezra Thorpe / Jake Spence / Judge Ray Cordelius
Mr. Kirk
Judge Herman Spicer
Ted Baker
Walter
Ken Hamilton
Olan Standley
Dispatcher
Mr. Bloomgarden
Weatherman
Dr. Mears
Professor Mills
Rufus Kraus / Silas Grigsby / Frank Harper
Horn
Prof. Quigley
Reporter
Union Soldier (uncredited)
Bert Wilkins
Rorschach Test Subject (uncredited)
Secretary of Defense
Joe Lovering / Fogarty
Jim Shaney
Mr. Cresant
Dr. Arno
The Salesman / Lt. Hill / Lieutenant Carter
Judith's Father
Cavalry Corporal
Abel Esterlake
Hotel Clerk / James Hendricks / Craig the Bartender / Link Damon
Red Woodloe
Harry Hopkins
Mr. Perkins
Harry Foley
Johnston - a Reporter
Collins (uncredited)
Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
Mr. Freels
Marshal Scott Hood
Larry Hill / Mark Worth
Carson Drew
Engle
Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
Miles Van Vander
Captain of the Bluefin
Henderson, Bank Representative
Ben
Steve Alexander
Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
Paul Ganz / Ed Crawford
Willem (voice)
Harold Jensen
Kemper
Dr. Schneidermann
Court Clerk
Leo Osburn
Brian Cullen
Pete
Prof. John MacFarland ('Friend of the Dead')
Inspector / Tom Scola
Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
Martin Lane
Francis X. Cody
Prof. Leander Pomfritt / Mr. Leander Pomfritt
Dr. Harold Dunsmore / George Winston
Missionary
Private Livingston
Wallace
Tanner
Doctor Sanders / Lenny
Ens. Longfellow
Judge Boone
Additional Voices (voice)
Inquiry Clerk
Father Dinelli
George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
David
Manager
Retired Man
Ellis Higby / Dave Meiser
Airline Clerk / Johnson
Narrator (voice)
Wayne Buford
Charles Ashbaugh
Yarbrough / Tom Baird / John Scott / Tom
Lawyer
Harry
Father Tucker
Terry Parrish
Carver, the Mutate traitor
Dr. Janeway
Mr. Ferris / Bogan
Gold Bullion Guard
Cole
Skip's Father
Reverend
Roy Smith
Jonathan March
Sam Carter / Thompson / Ferguson / Hall
Hal Douglas
Jacob Stalin
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Cade
Larry
Senator Lewis Harrison
Red Myers
Frank Kleiner
Sheriff
Aeneas Longbridge
Chet Mallet
Priest (uncredited)
Douglas Harper
Judge Gaffney
Retired Man/Scarlet Cyclone
Charles (uncredited)
Johnny Prescott (uncredited) / Charlie Kane
Preacher Parsons
Wesley "Boarder" Hodges
Cass
Ted Richards
Jack Williams
Griff M.
Gen. Zwicker
Lt. Barnes
Union Official
Harding
Congressman Stanford Barstow
Herbert Kalmbach
Alfred Bates
Lieutenant Gilmore
Capt. Ben Morgan
Gen. Mark Clark
Gen. Mark Clark
William Connaught
Collins
Judge Patrick Eugene Boone
Neil Carlson
Major Karl Richmond
Aylen
Marty Kemp
The Ballad Singer
Gilbert Condon
Russ Lawrence
Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
Dave Clark
Defense Attorney
Oscar
Reporter
Valmont
Judge Milligan
Teddy Futterman
Judge Shelton
Mr. Pomfritt
Maury Stapleton
Host
Russ Lawrence
Landrum Bolling
Silver
Dick Hodges
Judge
Martin Lane
The Innkeeper
Judge
Fred Andrews
Reporter
Ted Richards
Mr. Clay
Appearances (4)
Self
Self
Self
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