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William Schallert
Actor

William Schallert

6 Jul 1922Born
8 May 2016Died
93Age at death
272Credits

Biography

William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) 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.

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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

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 272 credits.

  1. 2011Bag of BonesSeries: Max Devore (2 episodes)
  2. 2010The Deep EndSeries: Hal Douglas (1 episode)
  3. 2009Green Lantern: First FlightFilm: Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
  4. 2008True BloodSeries: Maire Norris, Mayor Norris (2 episodes)
  5. 2008RecountFilm: Justice John Paul Stevens
  6. 2007SweetzerFilm: Barnaby
  7. 2005My Name Is EarlSeries: Dr. Rudin (1 episode)
  8. 2005Close to HomeSeries: Harold Jensen (1 episode)
  9. 2005How I Met Your MotherSeries: Brady (1 episode)
  10. 2005The Suite Life of Zack & CodySeries: David (1 episode)
  11. 2005MediumSeries: J. Donald Kessinger (1 episode)
  12. 2004Desperate HousewivesSeries: Ken (2 episodes)
  13. 2002What's New, Scooby-Doo?Series: Professor Pomfrit (voice), Farmer P. / Neville Popenbacher (voice) (1 episode)
  14. 2001The Zeta ProjectSeries (1 episode)
  15. 2000Son of the BeachSeries (1 episode)
  16. 1999Family LawSeries: Manager (1 episode)
  17. 1999HarveySeries: Judge Gaffney (1 episode)
  18. 1999The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn HeightsFilm: Martin Lane
  19. 1997The Second Civil WarFilm: Secretary of Defense
  20. 1997The Angry BeaversSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1997To Dance with OliviaFilm: Judge Shelton
  22. 1996HarveyFilm: Judge Gaffney
  23. 1996Pacific BlueSeries: Walter (1 episode)
  24. 1994ERSeries: Mitchell Jennings (1 episode)
  25. 1994Shake, Rattle and Rock!Film: Judge Boone
  26. 1994Rebel HighwaySeries: Judge Patrick Eugene Boone (1 episode)
  27. 1994The Good LifeSeries: Judge Milligan (1 episode)
  28. 1993Beethoven's 2ndFilm: Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
  29. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries: Al (1 episode)
  30. 1993Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90'sFilm: Judge
  31. 1993MatineeFilm: Dr. Grabow (uncredited)
  32. 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries: Varani, Nilz Baris (1 episode)
  33. 1992Melrose PlaceSeries: Dr. Curtis (1 episode)
  34. 1992Fish PoliceSeries: Additional Voices (voice) (1 episode)
  35. 1991House Party 2Film: Dean Kramer
  36. 1991The TorkelsonsSeries: Wesley "Boarder" Hodges (20 episodes)
  37. 1991Mrs. Lambert Remembers LoveFilm: Sheriff
  38. 1991DinosaursSeries: Wesayso Scientist (voice) (1 episode)
  39. 1991Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin StoryFilm: Landrum Bolling
  40. 1990Dream OnSeries: Judith's Father (4 episodes)
  41. 1990The IncidentFilm: Wallace
  42. 1989Cross of FireSeries: Reverend (2 episodes)
  43. 1989Quantum LeapSeries: Judge Eugene Haller (1 episode)
  44. 1989CoachSeries: Bert Wilkins (2 episodes)
  45. 1988Murphy BrownSeries: Ken Hamilton (1 episode)
  46. 1988War and RemembranceSeries: Harry Hopkins (12 episodes)
  47. 1988Bring Me the Head of Dobie GillisFilm: Mr. Pomfritt
  48. 1987The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be SmurfyFilm: Willem (voice)
  49. 1987A Year in the LifeSeries: Larry (1 episode)
  50. 1987InnerspaceFilm: Dr. Greenbush
  51. 1986Houston: The Legend of TexasFilm: Narrator (voice)
  52. 1986Under the InfluenceFilm: Cade
  53. 1986The New GidgetSeries: Russ Lawrence (44 episodes)
  54. 1986MatlockSeries: Judge Elliot Franklin (1 episode)
  55. 1985North and SouthSeries: Gen. Robert E. Lee (2 episodes)
  56. 1985The Twilight ZoneSeries: (segment "Shadow Play") (1 episode)
  57. 1985Gidget's Summer ReunionFilm: Russ Lawrence
  58. 1984TeachersFilm: Horn
  59. 1984Highway to HeavenSeries (2 episodes)
  60. 1984GremlinsFilm: Father Bartlett (uncredited)
  61. 1984The Duck FactorySeries: Skip's Father (1 episode)
  62. 1984AmazonsFilm: Congressman Stanford Barstow
  63. 1983Through Naked EyesFilm: Terry Parrish
  64. 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries (1 episode)
  65. 1983Twilight Zone: The MovieFilm: Father
  66. 1983Grace KellyFilm: Father Tucker
  67. 1982St. ElsewhereSeries: Olan Standley (2 episodes)
  68. 1982Matt HoustonSeries (1 episode)
  69. 1982HotelSeries (1 episode)
  70. 1981Simon & SimonSeries (1 episode)
  71. 1980Magnum, P.I.Series: Bob (1 episode)
  72. 1980Hangar 18Film: Professor Mills
  73. 1979The JerkFilm: Judge M.A. Loring
  74. 1979Blind AmbitionSeries: Herbert Kalmbach (4 episodes)
  75. 1979IkeFilm: Gen. Mark Clark
  76. 1979IkeSeries: Gen. Mark Clark (3 episodes)
  77. 1979Legends of the Super HeroesFilm: Retired Man
  78. 1979Legends of the SuperheroesSeries: Retired Man/Scarlet Cyclone (2 episodes)
  79. 1979Doomsday ChroniclesFilm: Host
  80. 1978The Stableboy's ChristmasFilm: The Innkeeper

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