William Schallert
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 6 July 1922 · Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Died
- 8 May 2016
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. 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
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- 2021Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! as Self
- 2014Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins as Self
- 2009Green Lantern: First Flight as Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
- 2008Recount as Justice John Paul Stevens
- 2007Sweetzer as Barnaby
- 2004Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen as Self
- 1999The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights as Martin Lane
- 1997The Second Civil War as Secretary of Defense
- 1997To Dance with Olivia as Judge Shelton
- 1996Harvey as Judge Gaffney
- 1996A Century of Science Fiction as Self
- 1994Shake, Rattle and Rock! as Judge Boone
- 1993Beethoven's 2nd as Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
- 1993Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's as Judge
- 1993Matinee as Dr. Grabow (uncredited)
- 1991House Party 2 as Dean Kramer
- 1991Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love as Sheriff
- 1991Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin Story as Landrum Bolling
- 1990The Incident as Wallace
- 1988Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis as Mr. Pomfritt
- 1987The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy as Willem (voice)
- 1987Innerspace as Dr. Greenbush
- 1986Houston: The Legend of Texas as Narrator (voice)
- 1986Under the Influence as Cade
- 1985Gidget's Summer Reunion as Russ Lawrence
- 1984Teachers as Horn
- 1984Gremlins as Father Bartlett (uncredited)
- 1984Amazons as Congressman Stanford Barstow
- 1983Through Naked Eyes as Terry Parrish
- 1983Twilight Zone: The Movie as Father
- 1983Grace Kelly as Father Tucker
- 1980Hangar 18 as Professor Mills
- 1979The Jerk as Judge M.A. Loring
- 1979Ike as Gen. Mark Clark
- 1979Legends of the Super Heroes as Retired Man
- 1979Doomsday Chronicles as Host
- 1978The Stableboy's Christmas as The Innkeeper
- 1978Confessions of the D.A. Man
- 1977Tail Gunner Joe as Gen. Zwicker
- 1976Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway as Harry
- 1976Tunnel Vision as Francis X. Cody
- 1975Promise Him Anything as Silver
- 1975The Strongest Man in the World as Prof. Quigley
- 1974Death Sentence as Tanner
- 1974Remember When as Dick Hodges
- 1973Hijack! as Frank Kleiner
- 1973Charley Varrick as Bill Horton
- 1973Partners in Crime as Oscar
- 1972The Trial of the Catonsville Nine as Judge
- 1972Man on a String as William Connaught
- 1971Escape as Senator Lewis Harrison
- 1970Colossus: The Forbin Project as CIA Director Grauber
- 1969The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as Professor Quigley
- 1969Sam Whiskey as Mr. Perkins
- 1968Speedway as Abel Esterlake
- 1967Will Penny as Dr. Fraker
- 1967Hour of the Gun as Judge Herman Spicer
- 1967In the Heat of the Night as Mayor Schubert
- 1964Archie as Fred Andrews
- 1963Philbert (Three's a Crowd) as Griff M.
- 1963Shotgun Wedding as Preacher Parsons
- 1962Lonely are the Brave as Harry
- 1962Paradise Alley as Jack Williams
- 1961Alcatraz Express
- 1960The Gallant Hours as Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
- 1959Pillow Talk as Hotel Clerk
- 1959Blue Denim as George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
- 1959The Beat Generation as Father Dinelli
- 1959Day of the Outlaw
- 1958Some Came Running as Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
- 1958Torpedo Run as Captain of the Bluefin
- 1958Cry Terror! as Henderson, Bank Representative
- 1957Man in the Shadow as Jim Shaney
- 1957The Monolith Monsters as Weatherman
- 1957The Tarnished Angels as Ted Baker
- 1957The Hired Man as Mr. Clay
- 1957Man on Fire as Charles (uncredited)
- 1957Circle of the Day as Reporter
- 1957The Girl in the Kremlin as Jacob Stalin
- 1957The Tattered Dress as Court Clerk
- 1957The Incredible Shrinking Man as Doctor Arthur Bramson
- 1956Massacre at Sand Creek as Defense Attorney
- 1956Friendly Persuasion as Young Husband (uncredited)
- 1956Forbidden Area as TV Announcer
- 1956Written on the Wind as Reporter
- 1956Gunslinger as Marshal Scott Hood
- 1956Raw Edge as Missionary
- 1956The Lone Ranger as Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
- 1955Hell's Horizon as Capt. Ben Morgan
- 1955Bobby Ware Is Missing as Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
- 1955Top of the World as Harding
- 1955Smoke Signal as Private Livingston
- 1954Black Tuesday as Collins (uncredited)
- 1954Down Three Dark Streets as Ben
- 1954Tobor the Great as Johnston - a Reporter
- 1954Shield for Murder as Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
- 1954The Raid as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
- 1954The High and the Mighty as Dispatcher
- 1954Them! as Ambulance Attendant
- 1954Gog as Engle
- 1954Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl as Priest (uncredited)
- 1954Riot in Cell Block 11 as Reporter
- 1953Port Sinister as Collins
- 1953Sword of Venus as Valmont
- 1953Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe as Ted Richards
- 1953The Jazz Singer as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
- 1952Flat Top as Ens. Longfellow
- 1952Captive Women as Carver, the Mutate traitor
- 1952Storm Over Tibet as Aylen
- 1952Paula as Reporter
- 1952Hoodlum Empire as Inquiry Clerk
- 1952Singin' in the Rain as Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
- 1952Rose of Cimarron as Gold Bullion Guard
- 1951Bannerline as Cass
- 1951The Red Badge of Courage as Union Soldier (uncredited)
- 1951The People Against O'Hara as Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
- 1951The Man from Planet X as Dr. Mears
- 1951M as Rorschach Test Subject (uncredited)
- 1950Lonely Heart Bandits as Dave Clark
- 1949The Reckless Moment as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1949Mighty Joe Young as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- 1947Doctor Jim as George Brant