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William Schallert | |
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.jpg) Schallert in The Twilight Zone, 1960 | |
| Born | William Joseph Schallert July 6, 1922 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2016 (aged 93) Pacific Palisades, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Bill Schallert |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1947–2014 |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Leah Waggner
(m. 1949; died 2015) |
| Children | 4 |
| 20th President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Nolan |
| Succeeded by | Ed Asner |
William Joseph Schallert[1] (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.[2] 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).
- ^ "William Schallert Biography". Film Reference. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ King, Susan. "Classic Hollywood – Trekkin' On: William Schallert..." Los Angeles Times – July 4, 2011.