William Schallert
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1922-07-06
Day of Death
2016-05-08 (93 years old)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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
Acting
(2021)
(2014)
(2009)
Green Lantern: First Flight
as Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
(2007)
Sweetzer
as Barnaby
(2004)
(1999)
The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights
as Martin Lane
(1997)
The Second Civil War
as Secretary of Defense
(1997)
To Dance with Olivia
as Judge Shelton
(1996)
A Century of Science Fiction
as Self
(1996)
Harvey
as Judge Gaffney
(1994)
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
as Judge Boone
(1993)
Beethoven's 2nd
as Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
(1993)
Matinee
as Dr. Grabow, DDS
(1993)
(1991)
House Party 2
as Dean Kramer
(1991)
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
as Sheriff
(1991)
Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levis Story
as Landrum Bolling
(1990)
The Incident
as Wallace
(1988)
Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis
as Mr. Pomfritt
(1987)
Innerspace
as Dr. Greenbush
(1987)
The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
as Willem (voice)
(1986)
Under the Influence
as Cade
(1985)
Gidget's Summer Reunion
as Russ Lawrence
(1984)
Gremlins
as Father Bartlett (uncredited)
(1984)
Teachers
as Horn
(1984)
Amazons
as Congressman Stanford Barstow
(1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie
as Father
(1983)
Grace Kelly
as Father Tucker
(1983)
Through Naked Eyes
as Terry Parrish
(1980)
Hangar 18
as Professor Mills
(1979)
The Jerk
as Judge M.A. Loring
(1979)
Ike
as Gen. Mark Clark
(1979)
Legends of the Super Heroes
as Retired Man
(1979)
Doomsday Chronicles
as Host
(1978)
(1978)
The Stableboy's Christmas
as The Innkeeper
(1977)
Tail Gunner Joe
as Gen. Zwicker
(1976)
Tunnel Vision
as Francis X. Cody
(1976)
(1975)
The Strongest Man in the World
as Prof. Quigley
(1975)
Promise Him Anything
as Silver
(1974)
Death Sentence
as Tanner
(1974)
Remember When
as Dick Hodges
(1973)
Charley Varrick
as Bill Horton
(1973)
Partners in Crime
as Oscar
(1973)
Hijack!
as Frank Kleiner
(1972)
Man On A String
as William Connaught
(1971)
Escape
as Senator Lewis Harrison
(1970)
Colossus: The Forbin Project
as CIA Director Grauber
(1969)
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
as Professor Quigley
(1969)
Sam Whiskey
as Mr. Perkins
(1968)
Speedway
as Abel Esterlake
(1967)
In the Heat of the Night
as Mayor Schubert
(1967)
Will Penny
as Dr. Fraker
(1967)
Hour of the Gun
as Judge Herman Spicer
(1963)
Shotgun Wedding
as Preacher Parsons
(1963)
Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
as Griff M.
(1962)
Lonely are the Brave
as Harry
(1962)
Paradise Alley
as Jack Williams
(1960)
(1960)
The Gallant Hours
as Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
(1959)
Pillow Talk
as Hotel Clerk
(1959)
(1959)
The Beat Generation
as Father Dinelli
(1959)
Blue Denim
as George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
(1958)
Some Came Running
as Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
(1958)
Torpedo Run
as Captain of the Bluefin
(1958)
Cry Terror!
as Henderson, Bank Representative
(1957)
The Incredible Shrinking Man
as Doctor Arthur Bramson
(1957)
The Tarnished Angels
as Ted Baker
(1957)
The Monolith Monsters
as Weatherman
(1957)
Man in the Shadow
as Jim Shaney
(1957)
The Girl in the Kremlin
as Jacob Stalin
(1957)
Man on Fire
as Charles (uncredited)
(1957)
The Tattered Dress
as Court Clerk
(1957)
The Hired Man
as Mr. Clay
(1956)
Friendly Persuasion
as Young Husband (uncredited)
(1956)
Written on the Wind
as Reporter
(1956)
The Lone Ranger
as Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
(1956)
Raw Edge
as Missionary
(1956)
Gunslinger
as Marshal Scott Hood
(1956)
Forbidden Area
as TV Announcer
(1956)
Massacre at Sand Creek
as Defense Attorney
(1955)
Smoke Signal
as Private Livingston
(1955)
Top of the World
as Harding
(1955)
Hell's Horizon
as Capt. Ben Morgan
(1955)
Bobby Ware Is Missing
as Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
(1954)
Them!
as Ambulance Attendant
(1954)
The High and the Mighty
as Dispatcher
(1954)
Down Three Dark Streets
as Ben
(1954)
Gog
as Engle
(1954)
Riot in Cell Block 11
as Reporter
(1954)
The Raid
as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
(1954)
Black Tuesday
as Collins (uncredited)
(1954)
Shield for Murder
as Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
(1954)
Tobor the Great
as Johnston - a Reporter
(1954)
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
as Priest (uncredited)
(1953)
The Jazz Singer
as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
(1953)
Sword of Venus
as Valmont
(1953)
Port Sinister
as Collins
(1953)
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
as Ted Richards
(1952)
Singin' in the Rain
as Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
(1952)
Paula
as Reporter
(1952)
Hoodlum Empire
as Inquiry Clerk
(1952)
Storm Over Tibet
as Aylen
(1952)
Rose of Cimarron
as Gold Bullion Guard
(1952)
Captive Women
as Carver, the Mutate traitor
(1952)
Flat Top
as Ens. Longfellow
(1951)
The Red Badge of Courage
as Union Soldier (uncredited)
(1951)
The Man from Planet X
as Dr. Mears
(1951)
The People Against O'Hara
as Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
(1951)
Bannerline
as Cass
(1950)
Lonely Heart Bandits
as Dave Clark
(1949)
Mighty Joe Young
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
(1949)
The Reckless Moment
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
(1947)
Doctor Jim
as George Brant