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Billy Sands (January 6, 1911 – August 27, 1984) was an American character actor who appeared as a regular on The Phil Silvers Show (Sgt Bilko) as Pvt. Dino Papparelli and was a regular on McHale's Navy as Harrison "Tinker" Bell.
Billy Sands was born William F. Sands on January 6, 1911 in Bergen, NY, to Dana Alice (Marboys) and John F. Sands. He began his professional acting career in 1946 when he appeared on Broadway with Spencer Tracy in Robert Sherwood's "Rugged Path", but he eventually became a television character actor who appeared regularly as Pvt. Dino ...
Billy Sands was born William F. Sands on January 6, 1911 in Bergen, NY, to Dana Alice (Marboys) and John F. Sands. He began his professional acting career in 1946 when he appeared on Broadway with Spencer Tracy in Robert Sherwood's "Rugged Path", but he eventually became a television character actor who appeared regularly as Pvt. Dino ...
Aug 31, 1984 · Billy Sands, an actor who was a regular on the television comedies ''McHale's Navy'' and ''The Phil Silvers Show,'' died of lung cancer Monday at U. C. L. A. Medical Center. He was...
Aug 30, 1984 · LOS ANGELES -- Billy Sands, the diminutive comic who sailed with 'McHale's Navy' and marched with Sgt. Ernie Bilko on 'The Phil Silvers Show,' has died of lung cancer. He was 73....
Billy Sands is known as an Actor, Associate Producer, and Assistant Production Design. Some of his work includes Rocky, High Anxiety, McHale's Navy, The Phil Silvers Show, Raid on Entebbe, McHale's Navy, The World's Greatest Lover, and The Munsters' Revenge.
Date of Birth: Jan 6, 1911 Birth Place: Bergen, New York, USA. Biography. Billy Sands was a great addition to any film comedy after having enjoyed several successes in his Hollywood career.
