William Schallert
Born
July 6, 1922
Died
May 8, 2016 (93 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
William Joseph Schallert (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

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Self
2021

Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
Self
2014

Bag of Bones
Max Devore · (2 episodes)
2011

The Deep End
(1 episode)
2010

Green Lantern: First Flight
Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
2009

True Blood
Maire Norris · (2 episodes)
2008

True Blood
Mayor Norris · (1 episode)
2008
Sweetzer
Barnaby
2007

My Name Is Earl
Dr. Rudin · (1 episode)
2005

How I Met Your Mother
Brady · (1 episode)
2005

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
David · (1 episode)
2005

Medium
J. Donald Kessinger · (1 episode)
2005

Desperate Housewives
Ken · (2 episodes)
2004

Edgar G. Ulmer – Der Mann im Off
Self
2004

What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Professor Pomfrit (voice) · (1 episode)
2002

What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Farmer P. / Neville Popenbacher (voice) · (1 episode)
2002

The Zeta Project
(1 episode)
2001

Son of the Beach
(1 episode)
2000

Family Law
Manager · (1 episode)
1999
Harvey
Judge Gaffney · (1 episode)
1999

The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights
Martin Lane
1999

The Second Civil War
Secretary of Defense
1997

The Angry Beavers
(1 episode)
1997

To Dance with Olivia
Judge Shelton
1997

Harvey
Judge Gaffney
1996

Pacific Blue
Walter · (1 episode)
1996

A Century of Science Fiction
Self
1996

ER
Mitchell Jennings · (1 episode)
1994

Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Judge Boone
1994

Rebel Highway
Judge Boon · (10 episodes)
1994

The Good Life
Judge Milligan · (1 episode)
1994

Beethoven's 2nd
Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
1993

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Al · (1 episode)
1993

Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Judge
1993

Matinee
Dr. Grabow, DDS
1993

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Varani · (1 episode)
1993

Melrose Place
Dr. Curtis · (1 episode)
1992

House Party 2
Dean Kramer
1991

The Torkelsons
Wesley "Boarder" Hodges · (20 episodes)
1991

Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Sheriff
1991

Dinosaurs
Wesayso Scientist (voice) · (1 episode)
1991

Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levis Story
Landrum Bolling
1991

Dream On
Judith's Father · (4 episodes)
1990

The Incident
Wallace
1990

Cross of Fire
Reverend · (2 episodes)
1989

Quantum Leap
Judge Eugene Haller · (1 episode)
1989

Coach
Bert Wilkins · (2 episodes)
1989

Murphy Brown
Ken Hamilton · (1 episode)
1988

War and Remembrance
Harry Hopkins · (12 episodes)
1988

Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis
Mr. Pomfritt
1988

The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
Willem (voice)
1987

A Year in the Life
Larry · (1 episode)
1987

Innerspace
Dr. Greenbush
1987

Under the Influence
Cade
1986

The New Gidget
Russ Lawrence · (44 episodes)
1986

Matlock
(1 episode)
1986

North and South
Gen. Robert E. Lee · (2 episodes)
1985

The Twilight Zone
(segment "Shadow Play") · (1 episode)
1985

Gidget's Summer Reunion
Russ Lawrence
1985

Teachers
Horn
1984

Highway to Heaven
(2 episodes)
1984

Gremlins
Father Bartlett (uncredited)
1984

Amazons
Congressman Stanford Barstow
1984

Through Naked Eyes
Terry Parrish
1983

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(1 episode)
1983

Twilight Zone: The Movie
Father
1983

Grace Kelly
Father Tucker
1983

St. Elsewhere
(1 episode)
1982

Matt Houston
(1 episode)
1982

Hotel
(1 episode)
1982

Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
1981

Magnum, P.I.
Bob · (1 episode)
1980

Hangar 18
Professor Mills
1980

The Jerk
Judge M.A. Loring
1979

Blind Ambition
Herbert Kalmbach · (4 episodes)
1979

Ike
Gen. Mark Clark
1979

Legends of the Super Heroes
Retired Man
1979

Legends of the Superheroes
Retired Man/Scarlet Cyclone · (2 episodes)
1979
Doomsday Chronicles
Host
1979

The Stableboy's Christmas
The Innkeeper
1978

Little Women
Jonathan March · (2 episodes)
1978

Grandpa Goes to Washington
(1 episode)
1978

Confessions of the D.A. Man
1978

Lou Grant
Larry Hill · (1 episode)
1977

Lou Grant
Mark Worth · (1 episode)
1977

CHiPs
Rev. Warmer · (1 episode)
1977

Tail Gunner Joe
Gen. Zwicker
1977

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Carson Drew · (11 episodes)
1977

The Nancy Walker Show
Teddy Futterman · (1 episode)
1976

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway
Harry
1976

All's Fair
(1 episode)
1976

Tunnel Vision
Francis X. Cody
1976

The Bionic Woman
(1 episode)
1976

Ellery Queen
(1 episode)
1975

Switch
Wayne Buford · (1 episode)
1975

Promise Him Anything
Silver
1975

The Strongest Man in the World
Prof. Quigley
1975

Death Sentence
Tanner
1974

Little House on the Prairie
(2 episodes)
1974

The Manhunter
(1 episode)
1974

Remember When
Dick Hodges
1974

The Six Million Dollar Man
Lorin Sandusky · (1 episode)
1974

Hijack!
Frank Kleiner
1973

Charley Varrick
Bill Horton
1973

Partners in Crime
Oscar
1973

Police Story
(1 episode)
1973

Kung Fu
Willis Roper · (1 episode)
1972

The Waltons
(4 episodes)
1972

Banacek
Leo Osburn · (1 episode)
1972

Man On A String
William Connaught
1972

Funny Face
(1 episode)
1971
The Man and the City
(1 episode)
1971

Escape
Senator Lewis Harrison
1971

Colossus: The Forbin Project
CIA Director Grauber
1970

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Professor Quigley
1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.
Brian Cullen · (1 episode)
1969
The Debbie Reynolds Show
(1 episode)
1969

Room 222
(1 episode)
1969

Sam Whiskey
Mr. Perkins
1969

Here Come the Brides
(1 episode)
1968

The Mod Squad
(1 episode)
1968

Land of the Giants
Dr. Arno · (1 episode)
1968

Hawaii Five-O
Defense Counsel Herbert · (2 episodes)
1968

Hawaii Five-O
Craig Wilkie · (1 episode)
1968

Speedway
Abel Esterlake
1968

Will Penny
Dr. Fraker
1967

Hour of the Gun
Judge Herman Spicer
1967

Judd for the Defense
(1 episode)
1967

The Guns of Will Sonnett
Lawyer · (1 episode)
1967

In the Heat of the Night
Mayor Schubert
1967

Ironside
(2 episodes)
1967
CBS Playhouse
(1 episode)
1966

Pistols 'n' Petticoats
(1 episode)
1966

Mission: Impossible
Dr. Harrison Selby · (1 episode)
1966

The Rat Patrol
Dr. Schneidermann · (1 episode)
1966

Star Trek
Nilz Baris · (1 episode)
1966

That Girl
(1 episode)
1966

The F.B.I.
Paul Ganz · (1 episode)
1965

The F.B.I.
Ed Crawford · (1 episode)
1965

Get Smart
(1 episode)
1965

The Wild Wild West
Rufus Kraus · (1 episode)
1965

The Wild Wild West
Silas Grigsby · (1 episode)
1965

The Wild Wild West
Frank Harper · (2 episodes)
1965

Bewitched
(1 episode)
1964

The Patty Duke Show
Martin Lane · (104 episodes)
1963

Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
Griff M.
1963

Shotgun Wedding
Preacher Parsons
1963

Combat!
Maj. Fisher · (1 episode)
1962

The Lucy Show
Mr. Cresant · (2 episodes)
1962

Stoney Burke
(1 episode)
1962

Ensign O'Toole
Douglas Harper · (1 episode)
1962

The Virginian
Harry Foley · (1 episode)
1962

Sam Benedict
Neil Carlson · (1 episode)
1962

The Lloyd Bridges Show
The Ballad Singer · (1 episode)
1962

Lonely are the Brave
Harry
1962

Paradise Alley
Jack Williams
1962

The New Breed
Gilbert Condon · (1 episode)
1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show
Mr. Kirk · (1 episode)
1961

Hazel
Kemper · (1 episode)
1961

Dr. Kildare
Inspector · (1 episode)
1961

Dr. Kildare
Tom Scola · (1 episode)
1961

87th Precinct
(1 episode)
1961

Surfside 6
Marty Kemp · (1 episode)
1960

Stagecoach West
Aeneas Longbridge · (1 episode)
1960

The Andy Griffith Show
Sam Becker · (1 episode)
1960

Thriller
Prof. John MacFarland ('Friend of the Dead') · (1 episode)
1960

Coronado 9
(1 episode)
1960

The Gallant Hours
1960

The Gallant Hours
Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
1960

The Untouchables
Edward Garth · (1 episode)
1959

Pillow Talk
Hotel Clerk
1959

Philip Marlowe
(4 episodes)
1959

The Rebel
Charles Ashbaugh · (1 episode)
1959

The Twilight Zone
Policeman · (1 episode)
1959

Johnny Ringo
Mr. Ferris · (1 episode)
1959

Johnny Ringo
Bogan · (1 episode)
1959

Wichita Town
(1 episode)
1959

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
(18 episodes)
1959

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Prof. Leander Pomfritt · (1 episode)
1959

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Mr. Leander Pomfritt · (1 episode)
1959

Lock-Up
(1 episode)
1959

The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Lt. Barnes · (1 episode)
1959

Blue Denim
George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
1959

The Beat Generation
Father Dinelli
1959

Day of the Outlaw
1959

One Step Beyond
Doctor Sanders · (1 episode)
1959

One Step Beyond
Lenny · (1 episode)
1959

Black Saddle
Chet Mallet · (1 episode)
1959

Rawhide
The Salesman · (1 episode)
1959

Rawhide
Lt. Hill · (1 episode)
1959

Rawhide
Lieutenant Carter · (1 episode)
1959

Some Came Running
Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
1958

Torpedo Run
Captain of the Bluefin
1958

77 Sunset Strip
(1 episode)
1958

77 Sunset Strip
Steve Alexander · (1 episode)
1958

Bat Masterson
Dr. Harold Dunsmore · (1 episode)
1958

Bat Masterson
George Winston · (1 episode)
1958

Lawman
(1 episode)
1958

The Rifleman
(2 episodes)
1958

The Rifleman
Joe Lovering · (1 episode)
1958

The Texan
(1 episode)
1958

Peter Gunn
(1 episode)
1958

Steve Canyon
Major Karl Richmond · (1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Hotel Clerk · (1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
James Hendricks · (1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Craig the Bartender · (1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Link Damon · (1 episode)
1958

Cry Terror!
Henderson, Bank Representative
1958

Sea Hunt
(1 episode)
1958

Man in the Shadow
Jim Shaney
1957

The Monolith Monsters
Weatherman
1957

The Tarnished Angels
Ted Baker
1957

Leave It to Beaver
Mr. Bloomgarden · (1 episode)
1957

Maverick
(1 episode)
1957

Perry Mason
Graves · (1 episode)
1957

Perry Mason
Dr. Bradbury · (1 episode)
1957

Perry Mason
Len Dykes · (1 episode)
1957

Wagon Train
Miles Van Vander · (1 episode)
1957

Sugarfoot
Cole · (1 episode)
1957

Have Gun, Will Travel
(3 episodes)
1957

Have Gun, Will Travel
Cavalry Corporal · (1 episode)
1957

The Hired Man
Mr. Clay
1957

Man on Fire
Charles (uncredited)
1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Johnny Prescott (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Charlie Kane · (1 episode)
1957

The Girl in the Kremlin
Jacob Stalin
1957

The Tattered Dress
Court Clerk
1957

The Incredible Shrinking Man
Doctor Arthur Bramson
1957

Massacre at Sand Creek
Defense Attorney
1956

Friendly Persuasion
Young Husband (uncredited)
1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Yarbrough · (1 episode)
1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Tom Baird · (1 episode)
1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
John Scott · (1 episode)
1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Tom · (1 episode)
1956

Written on the Wind
Reporter
1956

Forbidden Area
TV Announcer
1956

The Adventures of Jim Bowie
(7 episodes)
1956

Gunslinger
Marshal Scott Hood
1956

Raw Edge
Missionary
1956

The Lone Ranger
Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
1956

Hell's Horizon
Capt. Ben Morgan
1955

Matinee Theater
(2 episodes)
1955

Bobby Ware Is Missing
Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Lt. Gunderson · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Eben Hakes · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Alben Peavy · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Capt. Grant · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Jess · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Ezra Thorpe · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Jake Spence · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Judge Ray Cordelius · (1 episode)
1955

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
Ted Richards · (12 episodes)
1955

Top of the World
Harding
1955

Smoke Signal
Private Livingston
1955

Black Tuesday
Collins (uncredited)
1954

Climax!
David · (1 episode)
1954

Lassie
(1 episode)
1954

Down Three Dark Streets
Ben
1954

Tobor the Great
Johnston - a Reporter
1954

Shield for Murder
Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
1954

The Raid
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
1954
The Whistler
(1 episode)
1954

The High and the Mighty
Dispatcher
1954

Them!
Ambulance Attendant
1954

Gog
Engle
1954

Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Priest (uncredited)
1954

Riot in Cell Block 11
Reporter
1954

Letter to Loretta
Roy Smith · (1 episode)
1953

Port Sinister
Collins
1953

Sword of Venus
Valmont
1953

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
Ted Richards
1953

The Jazz Singer
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
1953

General Electric Theater
Red Myers · (1 episode)
1953

Flat Top
Ens. Longfellow
1952

Captive Women
Carver, the Mutate traitor
1952

Mr. & Mrs. North
(1 episode)
1952

The Ford Television Theatre
Union Official · (1 episode)
1952

Death Valley Days
Ellis Higby · (1 episode)
1952

Death Valley Days
Dave Meiser · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Airline Clerk · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Johnson · (1 episode)
1952

Storm Over Tibet
Aylen
1952

Paula
Reporter
1952

Hoodlum Empire
Inquiry Clerk
1952

Singin' in the Rain
Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
1952

Rose of Cimarron
Gold Bullion Guard
1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Dr. Janeway · (1 episode)
1951

Bannerline
Cass
1951

The Red Badge of Courage
Union Soldier (uncredited)
1951

The People Against O'Hara
Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
1951

The Man from Planet X
Dr. Mears
1951

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Pete · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Sam Carter · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Ferguson · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Thompson · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Hall · (1 episode)
1950

Lonely Heart Bandits
Dave Clark
1950

The Reckless Moment
Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
1949

Mighty Joe Young
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1949
Doctor Jim
George Brant
1947