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William Schallert
Born · July 6, 1922
Died · May 8, 2016 (93 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Bio
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.
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Self
4.0
2021
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
Self
6.0
2014
Bag of Bones
Max Devore · (2 episodes)
6.0
2011
The Deep End
(1 episode)
6.8
2010
Green Lantern: First Flight
Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
6.9
2009
True Blood
Maire Norris · (2 episodes)
7.6
2008
True Blood
Mayor Norris · (1 episode)
7.6
2008
Sweetzer
Barnaby
0.0
2007
My Name Is Earl
Dr. Rudin · (1 episode)
7.7
2005
How I Met Your Mother
Brady · (1 episode)
8.1
2005
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
David · (1 episode)
7.6
2005
Medium
J. Donald Kessinger · (1 episode)
7.5
2005
Desperate Housewives
Ken · (2 episodes)
7.9
2004
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Self
6.8
2004
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Professor Pomfrit (voice) · (1 episode)
7.9
2002
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Farmer P. / Neville Popenbacher (voice) · (1 episode)
7.9
2002
The Zeta Project
(1 episode)
7.5
2001
Son of the Beach
(1 episode)
6.7
2000
Family Law
Manager · (1 episode)
8.2
1999
Harvey
Judge Gaffney · (1 episode)
0.0
1999
The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights
Martin Lane
0.0
1999
The Second Civil War
Secretary of Defense
6.2
1997
The Angry Beavers
(1 episode)
6.9
1997
To Dance with Olivia
Judge Shelton
0.0
1997
Harvey
Judge Gaffney
4.0
1996
Pacific Blue
Walter · (1 episode)
5.4
1996
A Century of Science Fiction
Self
6.9
1996
ER
Mitchell Jennings · (1 episode)
7.8
1994
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Judge Boone
6.2
1994
Rebel Highway
Judge Boon · (10 episodes)
10.0
1994
The Good Life
Judge Milligan · (1 episode)
0.0
1994
Beethoven's 2nd
Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
5.5
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Al · (1 episode)
7.0
1993
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Judge
0.0
1993
Matinee
Dr. Grabow, DDS
6.7
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Varani · (1 episode)
7.9
1993
Melrose Place
Dr. Curtis · (1 episode)
5.9
1992
House Party 2
Dean Kramer
5.3
1991
The Torkelsons
Wesley "Boarder" Hodges · (20 episodes)
7.8
1991
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Sheriff
4.5
1991
Dinosaurs
Wesayso Scientist (voice) · (1 episode)
7.8
1991
Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levis Story
Landrum Bolling
0.0
1991
Dream On
Judith's Father · (4 episodes)
6.9
1990
The Incident
Wallace
6.6
1990
Cross of Fire
Reverend · (2 episodes)
6.5
1989
Quantum Leap
Judge Eugene Haller · (1 episode)
8.0
1989
Coach
Bert Wilkins · (2 episodes)
6.8
1989
Murphy Brown
Ken Hamilton · (1 episode)
6.4
1988
War and Remembrance
Harry Hopkins · (12 episodes)
7.9
1988
Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis
Mr. Pomfritt
0.0
1988
The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
Willem (voice)
6.8
1987
A Year in the Life
Larry · (1 episode)
6.8
1987
Innerspace
Dr. Greenbush
6.8
1987
Under the Influence
Cade
5.3
1986
The New Gidget
Russ Lawrence · (44 episodes)
5.0
1986
Matlock
(1 episode)
7.1
1986
North and South
Gen. Robert E. Lee · (2 episodes)
7.4
1985
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Shadow Play") · (1 episode)
7.7
1985
Gidget's Summer Reunion
Russ Lawrence
6.0
1985
Teachers
Horn
5.6
1984
Highway to Heaven
(2 episodes)
7.4
1984
Gremlins
Father Bartlett (uncredited)
7.1
1984
Amazons
Congressman Stanford Barstow
3.0
1984
Through Naked Eyes
Terry Parrish
4.2
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(1 episode)
6.3
1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Father
6.4
1983
Grace Kelly
Father Tucker
6.4
1983
St. Elsewhere
(1 episode)
5.5
1982
Matt Houston
(1 episode)
6.2
1982
Hotel
(1 episode)
6.8
1982
Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
6.7
1981
Magnum, P.I.
Bob · (1 episode)
7.2
1980
Hangar 18
Professor Mills
5.1
1980
The Jerk
Judge M.A. Loring
6.9
1979
Blind Ambition
Herbert Kalmbach · (4 episodes)
5.0
1979
Ike
Gen. Mark Clark
6.2
1979
Legends of the Super Heroes
Retired Man
4.1
1979
Legends of the Superheroes
Retired Man/Scarlet Cyclone · (2 episodes)
4.0
1979
Doomsday Chronicles
Host
0.0
1979
The Stableboy's Christmas
The Innkeeper
0.0
1978
Little Women
Jonathan March · (2 episodes)
5.2
1978
Grandpa Goes to Washington
(1 episode)
5.0
1978
Confessions of the D.A. Man
0.0
1978
Lou Grant
Larry Hill · (1 episode)
7.3
1977
Lou Grant
Mark Worth · (1 episode)
7.3
1977
CHiPs
Rev. Warmer · (1 episode)
6.8
1977
Tail Gunner Joe
Gen. Zwicker
6.0
1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Carson Drew · (11 episodes)
7.0
1977
The Nancy Walker Show
Teddy Futterman · (1 episode)
5.0
1976
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway
Harry
5.4
1976
All's Fair
(1 episode)
7.0
1976
Tunnel Vision
Francis X. Cody
4.8
1976
The Bionic Woman
(1 episode)
7.0
1976
Ellery Queen
(1 episode)
7.4
1975
Switch
Wayne Buford · (1 episode)
6.7
1975
Promise Him Anything
Silver
0.0
1975
The Strongest Man in the World
Prof. Quigley
6.1
1975
Death Sentence
Tanner
5.7
1974
Little House on the Prairie
(2 episodes)
7.9
1974
The Manhunter
(1 episode)
5.0
1974
Remember When
Dick Hodges
0.0
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
Lorin Sandusky · (1 episode)
7.2
1974
Hijack!
Frank Kleiner
6.6
1973
Charley Varrick
Bill Horton
7.3
1973
Partners in Crime
Oscar
2.0
1973
Police Story
(1 episode)
6.9
1973
Kung Fu
Willis Roper · (1 episode)
7.6
1972
The Waltons
(4 episodes)
7.1
1972
Banacek
Leo Osburn · (1 episode)
8.6
1972
Man On A String
William Connaught
7.0
1972
Funny Face
(1 episode)
5.0
1971
The Man and the City
(1 episode)
5.0
1971
Escape
Senator Lewis Harrison
4.8
1971
Colossus: The Forbin Project
CIA Director Grauber
6.9
1970
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Professor Quigley
6.0
1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Brian Cullen · (1 episode)
6.5
1969
The Debbie Reynolds Show
(1 episode)
7.0
1969
Room 222
(1 episode)
6.0
1969
Sam Whiskey
Mr. Perkins
5.6
1969
Here Come the Brides
(1 episode)
6.0
1968
The Mod Squad
(1 episode)
6.3
1968
Land of the Giants
Dr. Arno · (1 episode)
6.7
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Defense Counsel Herbert · (2 episodes)
7.1
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Craig Wilkie · (1 episode)
7.1
1968
Speedway
Abel Esterlake
5.8
1968
Will Penny
Dr. Fraker
6.6
1967
Hour of the Gun
Judge Herman Spicer
6.4
1967
Judd for the Defense
(1 episode)
7.5
1967
The Guns of Will Sonnett
Lawyer · (1 episode)
6.3
1967
In the Heat of the Night
Mayor Schubert
7.6
1967
Ironside
(2 episodes)
6.8
1967
CBS Playhouse
(1 episode)
7.0
1966
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
(1 episode)
7.5
1966
Mission: Impossible
Dr. Harrison Selby · (1 episode)
7.6
1966
The Rat Patrol
Dr. Schneidermann · (1 episode)
7.2
1966
Star Trek
Nilz Baris · (1 episode)
8.0
1966
That Girl
(1 episode)
6.2
1966
The F.B.I.
Paul Ganz · (1 episode)
5.5
1965
The F.B.I.
Ed Crawford · (1 episode)
5.5
1965
Get Smart
(1 episode)
7.9
1965
The Wild Wild West
Rufus Kraus · (1 episode)
7.6
1965
The Wild Wild West
Silas Grigsby · (1 episode)
7.6
1965
The Wild Wild West
Frank Harper · (2 episodes)
7.6
1965
Bewitched
(1 episode)
7.9
1964
The Patty Duke Show
Martin Lane · (104 episodes)
5.8
1963
Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
Griff M.
3.3
1963
Shotgun Wedding
Preacher Parsons
5.0
1963
Combat!
Maj. Fisher · (1 episode)
7.6
1962
The Lucy Show
Mr. Cresant · (2 episodes)
7.0
1962
Stoney Burke
(1 episode)
5.7
1962
Ensign O'Toole
Douglas Harper · (1 episode)
6.5
1962
The Virginian
Harry Foley · (1 episode)
6.4
1962
Sam Benedict
Neil Carlson · (1 episode)
6.0
1962
The Lloyd Bridges Show
The Ballad Singer · (1 episode)
5.0
1962
Lonely are the Brave
Harry
7.4
1962
Paradise Alley
Jack Williams
6.0
1962
The New Breed
Gilbert Condon · (1 episode)
7.0
1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Mr. Kirk · (1 episode)
7.4
1961
Hazel
Kemper · (1 episode)
6.9
1961
Dr. Kildare
Inspector · (1 episode)
5.3
1961
Dr. Kildare
Tom Scola · (1 episode)
5.3
1961
87th Precinct
(1 episode)
7.5
1961
Surfside 6
Marty Kemp · (1 episode)
5.0
1960
Stagecoach West
Aeneas Longbridge · (1 episode)
6.0
1960
The Andy Griffith Show
Sam Becker · (1 episode)
7.6
1960
Thriller
Prof. John MacFarland ('Friend of the Dead') · (1 episode)
6.3
1960
Coronado 9
(1 episode)
6.0
1960
The Gallant Hours
6.7
1960
The Gallant Hours
Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
6.7
1960
The Untouchables
Edward Garth · (1 episode)
7.9
1959
Pillow Talk
Hotel Clerk
7.1
1959
Philip Marlowe
(4 episodes)
5.0
1959
The Rebel
Charles Ashbaugh · (1 episode)
5.1
1959
The Twilight Zone
Policeman · (1 episode)
8.4
1959
Johnny Ringo
Mr. Ferris · (1 episode)
5.7
1959
Johnny Ringo
Bogan · (1 episode)
5.7
1959
Wichita Town
(1 episode)
4.2
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
(18 episodes)
5.8
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Prof. Leander Pomfritt · (1 episode)
5.8
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Mr. Leander Pomfritt · (1 episode)
5.8
1959
Lock-Up
(1 episode)
6.2
1959
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Lt. Barnes · (1 episode)
6.3
1959
Blue Denim
George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
5.2
1959
The Beat Generation
Father Dinelli
5.2
1959
Day of the Outlaw
6.8
1959
One Step Beyond
Doctor Sanders · (1 episode)
5.6
1959
One Step Beyond
Lenny · (1 episode)
5.6
1959
Black Saddle
Chet Mallet · (1 episode)
6.0
1959
Rawhide
The Salesman · (1 episode)
7.2
1959
Rawhide
Lt. Hill · (1 episode)
7.2
1959
Rawhide
Lieutenant Carter · (1 episode)
7.2
1959
Some Came Running
Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
6.9
1958
Torpedo Run
Captain of the Bluefin
5.9
1958
77 Sunset Strip
(1 episode)
6.7
1958
77 Sunset Strip
Steve Alexander · (1 episode)
6.7
1958
Bat Masterson
Dr. Harold Dunsmore · (1 episode)
6.1
1958
Bat Masterson
George Winston · (1 episode)
6.1
1958
Lawman
(1 episode)
5.4
1958
The Rifleman
(3 episodes)
7.0
1958
The Texan
(1 episode)
5.0
1958
Peter Gunn
(1 episode)
6.5
1958
Steve Canyon
Major Karl Richmond · (1 episode)
6.0
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Hotel Clerk · (1 episode)
6.9
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
James Hendricks · (1 episode)
6.9
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Craig the Bartender · (1 episode)
6.9
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Link Damon · (1 episode)
6.9
1958
Cry Terror!
Henderson, Bank Representative
6.2
1958
Sea Hunt
(1 episode)
6.5
1958
Man in the Shadow
Jim Shaney
6.8
1957
The Monolith Monsters
Weatherman
6.5
1957
The Tarnished Angels
Ted Baker
6.7
1957
Leave It to Beaver
Mr. Bloomgarden · (1 episode)
6.9
1957
Maverick
(1 episode)
6.8
1957
Perry Mason
Graves · (1 episode)
7.7
1957
Perry Mason
Dr. Bradbury · (1 episode)
7.7
1957
Perry Mason
Len Dykes · (1 episode)
7.7
1957
Sugarfoot
Cole · (1 episode)
4.8
1957
Have Gun, Will Travel
(4 episodes)
7.4
1957
The Hired Man
Mr. Clay
0.0
1957
Man on Fire
Charles (uncredited)
5.8
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Johnny Prescott (uncredited) · (1 episode)
6.2
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Charlie Kane · (1 episode)
6.2
1957
The Girl in the Kremlin
Jacob Stalin
4.7
1957
The Tattered Dress
Court Clerk
5.6
1957
The Incredible Shrinking Man
Doctor Arthur Bramson
7.5
1957
Massacre at Sand Creek
Defense Attorney
4.0
1956
Friendly Persuasion
Young Husband (uncredited)
6.6
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Yarbrough · (1 episode)
5.5
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Tom Baird · (1 episode)
5.5
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
John Scott · (1 episode)
5.5
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Tom · (1 episode)
5.5
1956
Written on the Wind
Reporter
6.9
1956
Forbidden Area
TV Announcer
7.5
1956
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
(7 episodes)
3.7
1956
Gunslinger
Marshal Scott Hood
4.0
1956
Raw Edge
Missionary
5.8
1956
The Lone Ranger
Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
6.1
1956
Hell's Horizon
Capt. Ben Morgan
5.0
1955
Matinee Theater
(2 episodes)
4.6
1955
Bobby Ware Is Missing
Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
7.0
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Lt. Gunderson · (1 episode)
7.7
1955
Gunsmoke
Eben Hakes · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Gunsmoke
Alben Peavy · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Gunsmoke
Capt. Grant · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Gunsmoke
Jess · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Gunsmoke
Ezra Thorpe · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Gunsmoke
Jake Spence · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Gunsmoke
Judge Ray Cordelius · (1 episode)
6.6
1955
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
Ted Richards · (12 episodes)
5.0
1955
Top of the World
Harding
6.3
1955
Smoke Signal
Private Livingston
6.5
1955
Black Tuesday
Collins (uncredited)
5.9
1954
Climax!
David · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Lassie
(1 episode)
6.1
1954
Down Three Dark Streets
Ben
5.7
1954
Tobor the Great
Johnston - a Reporter
5.2
1954
Shield for Murder
Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
6.6
1954
The Raid
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
6.5
1954
The Whistler
(1 episode)
0.0
1954
The High and the Mighty
Dispatcher
5.9
1954
Them!
Ambulance Attendant
6.8
1954
Gog
Engle
5.7
1954
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Priest (uncredited)
5.4
1954
Riot in Cell Block 11
Reporter
6.9
1954
Letter to Loretta
Roy Smith · (1 episode)
6.2
1953
Port Sinister
Collins
4.0
1953
Sword of Venus
Valmont
5.0
1953
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
Ted Richards
5.0
1953
The Jazz Singer
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
5.5
1953
General Electric Theater
Red Myers · (1 episode)
6.0
1953
Flat Top
Ens. Longfellow
4.0
1952
Captive Women
Carver, the Mutate traitor
4.6
1952
Mr. & Mrs. North
(1 episode)
4.3
1952
The Ford Television Theatre
Union Official · (1 episode)
7.0
1952
Death Valley Days
Ellis Higby · (1 episode)
6.4
1952
Death Valley Days
Dave Meiser · (1 episode)
6.4
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Airline Clerk · (1 episode)
6.1
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Johnson · (1 episode)
6.1
1952
Storm Over Tibet
Aylen
6.0
1952
Paula
Reporter
6.5
1952
Hoodlum Empire
Inquiry Clerk
6.1
1952
Singin' in the Rain
Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
8.1
1952
Rose of Cimarron
Gold Bullion Guard
5.0
1952
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Dr. Janeway · (1 episode)
8.7
1951
Bannerline
Cass
6.0
1951
The Red Badge of Courage
Union Soldier (uncredited)
6.4
1951
The People Against O'Hara
Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
5.7
1951
The Man from Planet X
Dr. Mears
5.7
1951
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Pete · (1 episode)
6.8
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Sam Carter · (1 episode)
6.0
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Thompson · (1 episode)
6.0
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Ferguson · (1 episode)
6.0
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Hall · (1 episode)
6.0
1950
Lonely Heart Bandits
Dave Clark
6.5
1950
The Reckless Moment
Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
6.8
1949
Mighty Joe Young
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
6.3
1949
Doctor Jim
George Brant
0.0
1947