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Dooley Wilson

Apr 03, 1894 - May 30, 1953 (59 years old) in Tyler, Texas, USA

Arthur "Dooley" Wilson was an American actor, singer and musician who is best remembered as Sam in the 1942 film, Casablanca; in the film, he also performed its theme song, "As Time Goes By".

Wilson was a drummer and singer who led his own band in the 1920s, touring nightclubs in London and Paris. In the 1930s he took up acting, playing supporting roles onstage on Broadway and in a series of modest films.

Known For

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Stormy Weather
Gabe Tucker
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Racing Luck
Abe
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Casablanca
Sam
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Father Is a Bachelor
Blue (uncredited)
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Night in New Orleans
Shadrach Jones
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Two Tickets to London
Accordionist
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Higher and Higher
Oscar
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No Man of Her Own
Waiter on Train (uncredited)
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Keep Punching
Baron Skinner (as Arthur 'Dooley' Wilson)
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Bogart: The Untold Story
Self (archive footage)

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