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William Schallert
Schallert in The Twilight Zone, 1960
Born
William Joseph Schallert
(1922-07-06)July 6, 1922
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died
May 8, 2016(2016-05-08) (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
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Death Valley Days
The Patty Duke Show
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
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.
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1965) Children Spencer Garrett 19th President of the Screen Actors Guild In office 1975–1979 Preceded by Dennis Weaver Succeeded by WilliamSchallert...
running partner. Sheila James and WilliamSchallert left Dobie Gillis before the start of the fourth season; Schallert to star in the pilot for Philbert...
(10 episodes) Steve Franken as Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. (7 episodes) WilliamSchallert as Professor Leander Pomfritt (10 episodes) Doris Packer as Mrs. Chatsworth...
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