William Bendix
Acting · 58 years old
New York City, New York, USA
William Bendix (January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) was an American film, radio, and television actor, best remembered in movies for the title role in the movie The Babe Ruth Story and for portraying clumsily earnest aircraft plant worker Chester A. Riley in radio and television's The Life of Riley. He also received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Wake Island (1942).
Known For
The Ransom of Red Chief
Bill Driscoll
The Untouchables
Wally Legenza
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Buzz Wanchek in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Self (archive footage)
Lifeboat
Gus Smith
The Ford Television Theatre
Carl Ledbetter
The Ford Television Theatre
Mack Pomeroy
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
USAF Crew Chief
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Bull Mitchell
The Web
Lt. Damico
Detective Story
Det. Lou Brody
White Tie and Tails
Larry Lundie
Johnny Holiday
Sgt. Walker
The Life of Riley
Chester A. Riley
Idol on Parade
Sergeant Major Lush
What's My Line?
Self
What's My Line?
Self - Panelist
Woman of the Year
Pinkie Peters
Who Done It?
Detective Sgt. Brannigan
They Drive by Night
Driver Watching Pinball Game (uncredited)
