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Acting
William Bendix
William Bendix is best known for The Untouchables, Mister Ed, Wagon Train and What's My Line?. William Bendix was born on January 14, 1906. William Bendix died on December 14, 1964 at the age of 58.
- Born
- January 14, 1906
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- December 14, 1964 (58 years old)
Biography
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
Filmography
- 1963Burke's LawFred Hopke
- 1963Vacation Playhouse
- 1961Mister EdBill Parker
- 1960Overland TrailFrederick Thomas 'Fred' Kelly
- 1959RiverboatVance Muldoon
- 1959The UntouchablesWally Legenza
- 1958Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
- 1957Wagon TrainCapt. Matthew Cobb
- 1957The Lux ShowSelf
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseJoe Redman
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourCaptain George Devlin
- 1953General Electric TheaterGeorge Harris
- 1953The Life Of RileyChester A. Riley
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreCarl Ledbetter
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsUSAF Crew Chief
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950Lux Video TheatreWindow Washer
- 1950Truth or Consequences
- 1950Robert Montgomery PresentsMr. Minihan - an unlucky man
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949Lights Out
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
- 1948The Philco Television PlayhouseGenteman Suitor
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has William Bendix been in?
William Bendix is best known for The Untouchables, Mister Ed, Wagon Train and What's My Line?.
When was William Bendix born?
William Bendix was born on January 14, 1906. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is William Bendix?
William Bendix died on December 14, 1964 at the age of 58.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·