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Whitner Nutting Bissell (October 25, 1909 – March 5, 1996) was an American character actor. Early life [ edit ] Born in New York City, Bissell was the son of surgeon Dr. J. Dougal Bissell and Helen Nutting Bissell.
Whit Bissell came to Hollywood in the 1940s, and by the time he retired he had appeared in more than 200 movies and scores of TV series. He is best known for playing the evil scientist who turned Michael Landon into a half beast in the 1957 cult classic film I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957).
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Whit Bissell came to Hollywood in the 1940s, and by the time he retired he had appeared in more than 200 movies and scores of TV series. He is best known for playing the evil scientist who turned Michael Landon into a half beast in the 1957 cult classic film I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957).
- October 25, 1909
- March 5, 1996
Mar 21, 1996 · Whitner Bissell, actor: born New York 1909; married (one son, three daughters); died Woodland Hills, California 5 March 1996. More about. Actors And Actresses Cinema Ronald Reagan Science...
Mar 7, 1996 · Whit Bissell, wide-ranging character actor whose more than 200 roles spanning half a century included playing mad scientists in 1950s science fiction thrillers, has died. He was 86.
Whit Bissell was an American actor who had a long career in film and television. He was born on October 25, 1909 in New York City, New York. He began his career in the 1930s, appearing in films such as The Invisible Man Returns (1940) and The Wolf Man (1941).
Oct 2, 2016 · Whit Bissell (actor) (1909-1996) IMDB Entry. Character actors may never be the star, but they are essential to the success of a movie. They have to make an impression that they’re more than just someone walking on and speaking a line, but not be overwhelming.
