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William Schallert

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).

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William Schallert

One of the longest-working character actors of our time, William Schallert, on the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, 3/26/90 - Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can

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Name
William Schallert
Birth Name
William Joseph Schallert
Born
6 July 1922
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died
8 May 2016
Place of death
Pacific Palisades, California, U.S.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Known for
* Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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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).

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