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).

William Bendix

Acting Born January 14, 1906 – Died December 14, 1964 New York City, New York, USA

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).

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What's My Line?

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Wagon Train

Capt. Matthew Cobb

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

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The Philco Television Playhouse

Genteman Suitor

Robert Montgomery Presents

Mr. Minihan - an unlucky man

The Untouchables

Wally Legenza

The Ed Sullivan Show

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The Colgate Comedy Hour

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Burke's Law

Fred Hopke

Burke's Law

Harrison Weems

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

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Mister Ed

Bill Parker