William Schallert
Biography
William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016, Height 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. 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). Schallert was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edwin Francis Schallert, a longtime drama critic for the Los Angeles Times, and Elza Emily Schallert (née Baumgarten), a magazine writer and radio host. He began acting while a student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) but left to become an Army Air Corps fighter pilot in World War II. He returned to UCLA after the war and graduated in 1946. After graduating from UCLA, Schallert began his acting career in the theater. He appeared in several productions at the Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, including a staging of W. Somerset Maugham's Rain in 1948, which was directed by Charlie Chaplin. Schallert made his television debut in 1951, and he quickly became a familiar face on the small screen. He appeared in numerous guest roles on shows such as The Adventures of Superman, The Twilight Zone, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. He also had recurring roles on The Patty Duke Show, The Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Torkelsons. In addition to his work on television, Schallert also appeared in several films, including The Bridges of Toko-Ri (1954), The Apartment (1960), and The Sting (1973). Schallert died in Pacific Palisades, California, in 2016, at the age of 93. He was survived by his wife, Leah Waggner, and their four children.
Known For
Dr. Fraker
Will Penny
Mayor Schubert
In the Heat of the Night
Henderson, Bank Representative
Cry Terror!
Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
Shield for Murder
Horn
Teachers
Judge Herman Spicer
Hour of the Gun
Doctor Arthur Bramson
The Incredible Shrinking Man
Mr. Perkins
Sam Whiskey
Dr. Grabow, DDS
Matinee
Inquiry Clerk
Hoodlum Empire
Collins (uncredited)
Black Tuesday
Bill Horton
Charley Varrick
Captain of the Bluefin
Torpedo Run
Reporter
Riot in Cell Block 11
Barnaby
Sweetzer
Gen. Zwicker
Tail Gunner Joe
Professor Quigley
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Gold Bullion Guard
Rose of Cimarron
CIA Director Grauber
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Young Husband (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion
Harry
Lonely are the Brave
The Innkeeper
The Stableboy's Christmas
Ted Baker
The Tarnished Angels
Father Bartlett (uncredited)
Gremlins
Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
Green Lantern: First Flight
Judge Shelton
To Dance with Olivia
Dispatcher
The High and the Mighty
Reporter
Written on the Wind
Dr. Mears
The Man from Planet X
Ens. Longfellow
Flat Top
Professor Mills
Hangar 18
Carver, the Mutate traitor
Captive Women
Court Clerk
The Tattered Dress
Dick Hodges
Remember When
Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger
Father Tucker
Grace Kelly
Collins
Port Sinister
Judge Gaffney
Harvey
Dave Clark
Lonely Heart Bandits
Cade
Under the Influence
Charles (uncredited)
Man on Fire
Harding
Top of the World
Harry
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway
Confessions of the D.A. Man
Terry Parrish
Through Naked Eyes
Senator Lewis Harrison
Escape
Cass
Bannerline
Jack Williams
Paradise Alley
Griff M.
Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
Reporter
Paula
Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
Singin' in the Rain
Weatherman
The Monolith Monsters
Francis X. Cody
Tunnel Vision
Father
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Engle
Gog
Secretary of Defense
The Second Civil War
Host
Doomsday Chronicles
Frank Kleiner
Hijack!
Day of the Outlaw
Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Aylen
Storm Over Tibet
Private Livingston
Smoke Signal
Sheriff
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Martin Lane
The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights
Jim Shaney
Man in the Shadow
Dr. Greenbush
Innerspace
Judge Boone
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Abel Esterlake
Speedway
Self
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
The Gallant Hours
Ambulance Attendant
Them!
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
The Raid
Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
The Gallant Hours
Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
The People Against O'Hara
Father Dinelli
The Beat Generation
Johnston - a Reporter
Tobor the Great
Gen. Mark Clark
Ike
Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
Some Came Running
Mr. Clay
The Hired Man
Self
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Hotel Clerk
Pillow Talk
Ted Richards
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
Ben
Down Three Dark Streets
Marshal Scott Hood
Gunslinger
Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
The Reckless Moment
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
The Jazz Singer
Willem (voice)
The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
Blue Denim
Congressman Stanford Barstow
Amazons
Judge M.A. Loring
The Jerk
Silver
Promise Him Anything
Defense Attorney
Massacre at Sand Creek
Missionary
Raw Edge
Mr. Pomfritt
Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis
Prof. Quigley
The Strongest Man in the World
William Connaught
Man On A String
Wallace
The Incident
Union Soldier (uncredited)
The Red Badge of Courage
Retired Man
Legends of the Super Heroes
Valmont
Sword of Venus
Self
A Century of Science Fiction
George Brant
Doctor Jim
Dean Kramer
House Party 2
Landrum Bolling
Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levis Story
Judge
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Capt. Ben Morgan
Hell's Horizon
Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
Beethoven's 2nd
Jacob Stalin
The Girl in the Kremlin
Preacher Parsons
Shotgun Wedding
Priest (uncredited)
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Oscar
Partners in Crime
Tanner
Death Sentence
Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
Bobby Ware Is Missing
Russ Lawrence
Gidget's Summer Reunion
TV Announcer
Forbidden Area
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
116
Gender
Male
Birthday
1922-07-06
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Also Known As
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