William Tannen
Born
November 17, 1911
Died
December 2, 1976 (65 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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William Tannen (November 17, 1911 – December 2, 1976) was an American actor originally from New York City, who was best known for his role of Deputy Hal Norton in fifty-six episodes from 1956 to 1958 of the ABC/Desilu western television series, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, with Hugh O'Brian as Deputy Marshal Wyatt Earp.
Tannen was also cast as Gyp Clements in the 1955 episode "The Buntline Special" of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. Beginning on September 11, 1956, in the second season of the series, with the setting moved from Wichita to Dodge City, Kansas, Tannen filled the Hal Norton role. His earliest episodes were "Fight or Run", "The Double Life of Dora Hand" and "Clay Allison", the latter two based on historical figures, the saloon singer and actor Dora Hand and the gunfighter Clay Allison. Some of his appearances were uncredited. His last credited role was "Doc Holliday Rewrites History" (May 6, 1958), with Myron Healey as the frontier gunfighter and dentist Doc Holliday. His last uncredited roles aired thereafter in May and June 1958, "Dig a Grave for Ben Thompson", based on the historical figure Ben Thompson played by Denver Pyle, "Frame-up", and "My Husband".
He was cast as Ike Clanton, not on The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, but in the 1964 episode "After the OK Corral" of the syndicated western anthology series, Death Valley Days. Jim Davis portrayed Wyatt Earp in this particular episode. Tannen appeared twice, one role uncredited in Davis' earlier syndicated western series, Stories of the Century, including the role of Dutch Charlie in "Milt Sharp", the story of the stagecoach robber Milt Sharp.
Hero and the Terror
Civil Engineer
1988
Here's Lucy
Workman #2 · (1 episode)
1968
Batman
American Delegate (uncredited)
1966
The Quick Gun
1964
Noose for a Gunman
Willetts
1960
The Return of Dracula
Mack Bryant - Dept. of Immigration (uncredited)
1958
Touch of Evil
Marcia Linnekar's Attorney (uncredited)
1958
The Tijuana Story
1957
Perry Mason
Police Sergeant · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Frank - Studio Guard · (1 episode)
1957
A Hatful of Rain
Celia's Supervisor (uncredited)
1957
Gun Duel In Durango
Larkin - Man Stealing Guns (uncredited)
1957
Tales of Wells Fargo
Keenan · (1 episode)
1957
Friendly Persuasion
Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
1956
Hey, Jeannie!
Paul Revere · (1 episode)
1956
The First Texan
President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
1956
Blackjack Ketchum Desperado
Dee Havalik
1956
Devil Goddess
Nels Comstock
1955
The Adventures of Champion
Rustler · (1 episode)
1955
The Adventures of Champion
Logan · (1 episode)
1955
Gunsmoke
John Hirschbeck · (1 episode)
1955
Gunsmoke
Townsman · (1 episode)
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
(3 episodes)
1955
Dial Red O
Devon
1955
Sitting Bull
O'Connor
1954
The Law vs. Billy the Kid
Dave Rudabaugh
1954
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Steve Castle (as Bill Tannen)
1954
Jesse James vs. the Daltons
Emmett Dalton
1954
The Golden Idol
Sergeant Reed
1954
Kiss Me Kate
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1953
El Paso Stampede
Henchman Joe
1953
99 River Street
Director
1953
I, the Jury
1953
Dangerous Crossing
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
1953
Eyes of the Jungle
Jeff Roper
1953
Raiders of the Seven Seas
Ramon
1953
Law and Order
Stranger (uncredited)
1953
Jack McCall, Desperado
Spargo
1953
The Bad and the Beautiful
Reporter (uncredited)
1952
Flat Top
Commander (uncredited)
1952
Talk About a Stranger
Driggs
1952
Road Agent
Toll Gate Guard
1952
Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
'Doc' Edwards
1952
Dangerous Assignment
(1 episode)
1952
The Adventures of Kit Carson
(1 episode)
1951
Best of the Badmen
Bill - Adjutant (uncredited)
1951
Roaring City
Ed Gannon
1951
I Was an American Spy
American Captain (uncredited)
1951
Insurance Investigator
1st Hood
1951
A Yank in Korea
Lt. Lewis
1951
Blue Blood
Sparks
1951
The Flying Missile
Lieutenant
1950
Pygmy Island
Kruger
1950
Chain Gang
Harry Cleaver
1950
Three Secrets
Bobby Lynch (uncredited)
1950
Sunset in the West
John Kimball (as William J. Tannen)
1950
Pal, Canine Detective
1950
Convicted
Prison Guard (uncredited)
1950
Armored Car Robbery
Officer Johnson (uncredited)
1950
Annie Get Your Gun
Barker (uncredited)
1950
Riders of the Range
Trump Dixon
1950
All the King's Men
Man in City Bar (uncredited)
1949
Abandoned
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1949
The Mysterious Desperado
Bart Barton
1949
Alaska Patrol
Dajek
1949
The Three Musketeers
Traveler (uncredited)
1948
An Innocent Affair
Gaylord
1948
Walk a Crooked Mile
FBI Chemist
1948
Cynthia
Dingle Clerk (Uncredited)
1947
High Barbaree
Officer of the Deck (uncredited)
1947
Our Old Car
Officer Donahue (uncredited)
1946
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Casting Director / Dr. Caswell Snide (uncredited)
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf
Photographer (uncredited)
1945
A Gun in His Hand
Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)
1945
Main Street After Dark
Wallet-Preparer (uncredited)
1945
The Great Morgan
Officer Donohue (archive footage) (uncredited)
1945
Dark Shadows
McKay's Assistant (uncredited)
1944
Maisie Goes to Reno
Lead Man (Uncredited)
1944
The Canterville Ghost
Jordan
1944
Main Street Today
Department of Transportation Representative (uncredited)
1944
For God and Country
Captain
1943
Presenting Lily Mars
Eugene Shepherd
1943
Air Raid Wardens
Joseph
1943
Stand by for Action
Flag Lt. Dudley
1942
For Me and My Gal
France Soldier-Driver (uncredited)
1942
Cairo
Mechanic at the pyramid (uncredited)
1942
The Affairs of Martha
Mechanic (uncredited)
1942
Maisie Gets Her Man
Army Stage Manager (Uncredited)
1942
Pacific Rendezvous
Jasper Dean
1942
Tarzan's New York Adventure
Mike, an Airport Clerk (uncredited)
1942
Grand Central Murder
Second Railroad Yardman (uncredited)
1942
Fingers at the Window
Devlan
1942
Ship Ahoy
Agent Flammer
1942
The Lady or the Tiger?
Frank R. Stockton
1942
Nazi Agent
Ludwig
1942
Woman of the Year
Ellis
1942
Joe Smith, American
Eddie
1942
Two-Faced Woman
Missing Couple-Skier Searcher (uncredited)
1941
The Corsican Brothers
One of Lucien's Men (Uncredited)
1941
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Intern Fenwick
1941
Whistling in the Dark
Robert Graves
1941
Down in San Diego
Matt Herman
1941
The Big Store
Fred Sutton
1941
Love Crazy
Sanitarium Attendant (uncredited)
1941
I'll Wait for You
Driver
1941
Men of the Timberland
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
1941
1-2-3-Go!
Taxi Driver
1941
Flight Command
Lieut. Freddy Townsend
1940
Gallant Sons
Spath, a Gangster (uncredited)
1940
Sky Murder
Gus
1940
Wyoming
Sgt. Reynolds
1940
Boom Town
Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)
1940
I Love You Again
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1940
Sporting Blood
Ted Milner
1940
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Mr. Franklin (voice) (uncredited)
1940
New Moon
Pierre
1940
The Mortal Storm
Nazi Clerk
1940
Phantom Raiders
Sailor
1940
Florian
Sergeant
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
Harmon (uncredited)
1940
Pound Foolish
Marshall-Agent in Antwerp
1940
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Bates - Intern (uncredited)
1939
Another Thin Man
State Trooper (uncredited)
1939
Fast and Furious
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
1939
Miracles for Sale
Spectator in Theatre Box
1939
It's a Wonderful World
Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)
1939
The Hardys Ride High
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1939
Broadway Serenade
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
1939
The Story of Dr. Jenner
Sarah's Sweetheart (uncredited)
1939
Within the Law
Green's Clerk
1939
The Ice Follies of 1939
Assistant Doorman (uncredited)
1939
Four Girls in White
Doctor at Accident
1939
Stand Up and Fight
Lewis, Arnold's Henchman
1939
The Mad Miss Manton
Drunk Who Trips in Las Palmas Club (uncredited)
1938
When Love Is Young
Norman Crocker
1937
Crash Donovan
Tony
1936
Women Are Trouble
Reporter
1936
Fury
Governor's Aide (uncredited)
1936
Speed
Intern Attending Terry
1936
The Perfect Set-Up
MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)
1936
Exclusive Story
Kent (uncredited)
1936
A Thrill for Thelma
MGM Reporter
1935
She Couldn't Take It
Cesar
1935
Murder in the Fleet
Pee Wee Adams (Uncredited)
1935
The Band Plays On
Rosy Rosenberg
1934
My Grandfather's Clock
Ronny Belvedere
1934
The Spectacle Maker
The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle
1934