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William Bendix was an American actor who starred in films, radio, and television. He was known for his roles in Wake Island, The Life of Riley, and The Babe Ruth Story, among others.
William Bendix was an American actor, writer and soundtrack performer who starred in Broadway, movies and TV shows. He was known for his Brooklyn accent, his roles in Lifeboat, The Glass Key and The Life of Riley, and his Oscar nomination for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 (AP) William Bendix, the actor, who played the father in “The Life of Riley” radio and television series, died today in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 58 years old.
Learn about the life and career of William Bendix, a popular American character actor who starred in films, radio and TV. Find out his birthplace, nickname, awards, trivia and quotes.
- January 14, 1906
- December 14, 1964
William Bendix played everything from heavy to pal, star to bumbling sidekick, in a career that lasted almost a quarter of a century and spanned three medium...
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William Bendix was an American actor who starred in movies, radio, and TV shows. He was known for his roles in The Babe Ruth Story, The Life of Riley, Wake Island, and many others.
Dive into the remarkable world of William Bendix, the embodiment of Hollywood's Everyman, whose blundering brilliance left an indelible mark on classic cinem...
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