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William Bendix

Jan 14, 1906 - Dec 14, 1964 (58 years old) in 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).

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Known For

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The Philco Television Playhouse
Genteman Suitor
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Wagon Train
Capt. Matthew Cobb
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Robert Montgomery Presents
Mr. Minihan - an unlucky man
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The Life Of Riley
Chester A. Riley
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The Untouchables
Wally Legenza
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What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
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Burke's Law
Fred Hopke
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
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The Steve Allen Show
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
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