William Bendix
Acting • Born on 1/14/1906 in New York City, New York, USA
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).
Filmography (92)
Wagon Train
Capt. Matthew Cobb
Robert Montgomery Presents
Mr. Minihan - an unlucky man
What's My Line?
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The Philco Television Playhouse
Genteman Suitor
The Ed Sullivan Show
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
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Mister Ed
Bill Parker
The Untouchables
Wally Legenza
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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The Life Of Riley
Chester A. Riley
Burke's Law
Fred Hopke
The Steve Allen Show
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