Dick Wessel
Born: Sun, Apr 20 1913
Death: Tue, Apr 20 1965
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Death: Tue, Apr 20 1965
Dick Wessel is 52 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)
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The Ugly Dachshund
Dick Wessel would have been no older than 52 in The Ugly Dachshund as 'Eddie - Garbage Man (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966
Who's Minding the Store?
Dick Wessel was 50 in Who's Minding the Store? as 'Traffic Cop'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1963
Wives and Lovers
Dick Wessel was 50 in Wives and Lovers as 'Mr. Liberti'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1963
Pocketful of Miracles
Dick Wessel was 48 in Pocketful of Miracles as 'Governor of Florida (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961
All in a Night's Work
Dick Wessel was 47 in All in a Night's Work as 'Janitor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1961
The Desperados Are in Town
Dick Wessel was 43 in The Desperados Are in Town as 'Hank Green (as Richard Wessel)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Around the World in Eighty Days
Dick Wessel was 43 in Around the World in Eighty Days as 'Train Engineer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Rebel Without a Cause
Dick Wessel was 42 in Rebel Without a Cause as 'Planetarium Guide (uncredited), '.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1955
G.I. Dood It
Dick Wessel was 41 in G.I. Dood It as 'Sgt. Flint (as Richard Wessel)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1955
Bowery to Bagdad
Dick Wessel was 41 in Bowery to Bagdad as 'Henchman Gus'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1955
Fling in the Ring
Dick Wessel was 41 in Fling in the Ring as 'Chopper Kane'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1955
Champ for a Day
Dick Wessel was 40 in Champ for a Day as ''Speedtrap' Calhoun'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Dick Wessel was 40 in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as 'Chez Louis Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1953
Let's Do It Again
Dick Wessel was 40 in Let's Do It Again as 'Ajax Moving Man'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1953
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Dick Wessel was 39 in Blackbeard, the Pirate as 'Dutchman'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
The WAC From Walla Walla
Dick Wessel was 39 in The WAC From Walla Walla as 'Sgt. Malone'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1952
Young Man with Ideas
Dick Wessel was 39 in Young Man with Ideas as 'Eddie Tasling'.Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Rancho Notorious
Dick Wessel was 38 in Rancho Notorious as 'Deputy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1952
Love Is Better Than Ever
Dick Wessel was 38 in Love Is Better Than Ever as 'Smittie'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1952
Reunion in Reno
Dick Wessel was 38 in Reunion in Reno as 'Taxi Driver'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1951
Texas Carnival
Dick Wessel was 38 in Texas Carnival as 'Concessionaire #1'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1951
An American in Paris
Dick Wessel was 38 in An American in Paris as 'Ben Macrow (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1951
Corky of Gasoline Alley
Dick Wessel was 38 in Corky of Gasoline Alley as 'Pudge McKay'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1951
Flying Leathernecks
Dick Wessel was 38 in Flying Leathernecks as 'Mess Sergeant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1951
The Texas Rangers
Dick Wessel was 38 in The Texas Rangers as 'Arkansas (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1951
Her First Romance
Dick Wessel was 38 in Her First Romance as 'Night Watchman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1951
Life with Buster Keaton
Dick Wessel was 37 in Life with Buster Keaton Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1951
The Misadventures of Buster Keaton
Dick Wessel was 37 in The Misadventures of Buster Keaton as 'Harry (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1950
Watch the Birdie
Dick Wessel was 37 in Watch the Birdie as 'Man Who Undresses (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1950
Father of the Bride
Dick Wessel was 37 in Father of the Bride as 'Moving Man with Chandelier (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
The Jackie Robinson Story
Dick Wessel was 37 in The Jackie Robinson Story as 'Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1950
Beware of Blondie
Dick Wessel was 36 in Beware of Blondie as 'Mailman'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1950
Dizzy Yardbird
Dick Wessel was 36 in Dizzy Yardbird as 'Sergeant Flint'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1950
Blondie's Hero
Dick Wessel was 36 in Blondie's Hero as 'Mailman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1950
Punchy Cowpunchers
Dick Wessel was 36 in Punchy Cowpunchers as 'Sgt. Mullins'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1950
Sands of Iwo Jima
Dick Wessel was 36 in Sands of Iwo Jima as 'Grenade Instructor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
On the Town
Dick Wessel was 36 in On the Town as 'Sailor Kovarsky (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1949
Thieves' Highway
Dick Wessel was 36 in Thieves' Highway as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1949
Blondie Hits the Jackpot
Dick Wessel was 36 in Blondie Hits the Jackpot as 'Mailman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1949
Slattery's Hurricane
Dick Wessel was 36 in Slattery's Hurricane as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1949
The Green Promise
Dick Wessel was 35 in The Green Promise as 'Mr. Clairborne'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1949
Unknown Island
Dick Wessel was 35 in Unknown Island as 'Sanderson, 1st Mate'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1948
Billie Gets Her Man
Dick Wessel was 35 in Billie Gets Her Man as 'Mr. McGonagle'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1948
Hollow Triumph
Dick Wessel was 35 in Hollow Triumph as 'Bullseye's Sidekick (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1948
Flat Feat
Dick Wessel was 35 in Flat Feat as 'Toledo Thompson, aka Egbert L. Thompson'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1948
The Fuller Brush Man
Dick Wessel was 35 in The Fuller Brush Man as 'Police Sergeant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948
High Wall
Dick Wessel was 34 in High Wall as 'Jim Hale (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1947
Merton of the Movies
Dick Wessel was 34 in Merton of the Movies as 'Chick'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1947
Wife Tames Wolf
Dick Wessel was 33 in Wife Tames Wolf as 'Male Character'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1947
It Happened in Brooklyn
Dick Wessel was 33 in It Happened in Brooklyn as 'Policeman'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1947
California
Dick Wessel was 33 in California as 'Blacksmith (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1947
13 Rue Madeleine
Dick Wessel was 33 in 13 Rue Madeleine as 'Gestapo Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1947
Blondie's Big Moment
Dick Wessel was 33 in Blondie's Big Moment as 'Bus Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1947
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Dick Wessel was 33 in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as 'Harry 'Cueball' Lake'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Slappily Married
Dick Wessel was 33 in Slappily Married as 'Eddie--Honey's Fiance'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1946
Black Angel
Dick Wessel was 33 in Black Angel as 'Mavis' Doorman (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1946
In Old Sacramento
Dick Wessel was 33 in In Old Sacramento as 'Oscar'.Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1946
Blonde Alibi
Dick Wessel was 32 in Blonde Alibi as 'Detective (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1946
Young Widow
Dick Wessel was 32 in Young Widow as 'Cab Driver (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1946
Scarlet Street
Dick Wessel was 32 in Scarlet Street as 'Detective (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1945
Action in the North Atlantic
Dick Wessel was 30 in Action in the North Atlantic as 'Cherub Joe (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1943
False Faces
Dick Wessel was 30 in False Faces as 'Detective Mallory'.Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1943
Three Hearts for Julia
Dick Wessel was 30 in Three Hearts for Julia as 'Soldier-Stage Manager (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943
King of the Cowboys
Dick Wessel was 29 in King of the Cowboys as 'Hershel'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1943
The Traitor Within
Dick Wessel was 29 in The Traitor Within as 'Henchman Otis'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1942
Gentleman Jim
Dick Wessel was 29 in Gentleman Jim as 'Referee (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1942
Sunset Serenade
Dick Wessel was 29 in Sunset Serenade as 'Antlers Bartender'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 1942
Friendly Enemies
Dick Wessel was 29 in Friendly Enemies as 'Delivery man'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1942
Romance on the Range
Dick Wessel was 29 in Romance on the Range as 'Jailer-Deputy'.Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1942
Joe Smith, American
Dick Wessel was 28 in Joe Smith, American as 'Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Dangerously They Live
Dick Wessel was 28 in Dangerously They Live as 'Grant, Psychopathic Ward Guard (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1941
Steel Against the Sky
Dick Wessel was 28 in Steel Against the Sky as 'Mike (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1941
Red River Valley
Dick Wessel was 28 in Red River Valley as 'Lumber Deliverer'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941
They Died with Their Boots On
Dick Wessel was 28 in They Died with Their Boots On as 'Sgt. Brown (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1941
Dangerous Lady
Dick Wessel was 28 in Dangerous Lady as 'Officer Donahue'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Manpower
Dick Wessel was 28 in Manpower as 'Lineman at Cafe Counter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1941
Desert Bandit
Dick Wessel was 28 in Desert Bandit as 'Henchman Hawk'.Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1941
The Great Train Robbery
Dick Wessel was 27 in The Great Train Robbery as 'Gorman'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1941
Flight Command
Dick Wessel was 27 in Flight Command as 'Big Sailor on Downed Seaplane'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1940
The Border Legion
Dick Wessel was 27 in The Border Legion as 'Oscar "Red" McGooney'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1940
So You Won't Talk?
Dick Wessel was 27 in So You Won't Talk? as 'Dopey'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1940
City for Conquest
Dick Wessel was 27 in City for Conquest as 'Cab Driver by Fire (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940
The Howards of Virginia
Dick Wessel was 27 in The Howards of Virginia as 'Backwoodsman'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1940
Flowing Gold
Dick Wessel was 27 in Flowing Gold as 'Man on Dance Floor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1940
They Drive by Night
Dick Wessel was 27 in They Drive by Night as 'Driver in Cafe (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Brother Orchid
Dick Wessel was 27 in Brother Orchid as 'Buffalo Burns'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Castle on the Hudson
Dick Wessel was 26 in Castle on the Hudson as 'Convict Messenger (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1940
Cafe Hostess
Dick Wessel was 26 in Cafe Hostess as 'Henchman Willie'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940
The Roaring Twenties
Dick Wessel was 26 in The Roaring Twenties as 'Fletcher's Mechanic (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1939
Hitler: Beast of Berlin
Dick Wessel was 26 in Hitler: Beast of Berlin as 'Buchman - Prison Guard (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1939
Dust Be My Destiny
Dick Wessel was 26 in Dust Be My Destiny as 'Customer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1939
They All Come Out
Dick Wessel was 26 in They All Come Out as 'Moxie (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1939
I Stole a Million
Dick Wessel was 26 in I Stole a Million as 'Cop #2 (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1939
The Cowboy Quarterback
Dick Wessel was 26 in The Cowboy Quarterback as 'Football player'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1939
Missing Daughters
Dick Wessel was 26 in Missing Daughters as 'Brick McGirk'.Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1939
An Hour for Lunch
Dick Wessel was 25 in An Hour for Lunch as 'Drugstore Lunch Counterman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1939
Blackwell's Island
Dick Wessel was 25 in Blackwell's Island as 'Convict (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1939
They Made Me a Criminal
Dick Wessel was 25 in They Made Me a Criminal as 'Collucci'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1939
Hawk of the Wilderness
Dick Wessel was 25 in Hawk of the Wilderness as 'Dirk'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1938
Submarine Patrol
Dick Wessel was 25 in Submarine Patrol as 'Dock Shore Patrolman (facing camera)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1938
The Crowd Roars
Dick Wessel was 25 in The Crowd Roars as 'Fighter at Gym (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1938
Racket Busters
Dick Wessel was 25 in Racket Busters as 'Truck Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1938
Over the Wall
Dick Wessel was 24 in Over the Wall as 'Convict in Machine Shop with Gyp'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1938
The Game That Kills
Dick Wessel was 24 in The Game That Kills as ''Leapfrog' Soule'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1937
Border Cafe
Dick Wessel was 24 in Border Cafe as 'Jaillbird (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937
San Quentin
Dick Wessel was 24 in San Quentin as 'Trusty (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1937
They Gave Him a Gun
Dick Wessel was 24 in They Gave Him a Gun as 'German Machine Gunner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1937
Round-Up Time in Texas
Dick Wessel was 23 in Round-Up Time in Texas as 'Henchman Craig Johnson'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1937
Half Shot Shooters
Dick Wessel was 23 in Half Shot Shooters as 'Gunnery Soldier (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1936
Small Town Girl
Dick Wessel was 22 in Small Town Girl as 'College Boy in Car (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Dick Wessel was 22 in The Adventures of Frank Merriwell as 'Joe'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1936
In Spite of Danger
Dick Wessel was 21 in In Spite of Danger as 'Monk Grady'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1935
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Daniel Boone
Dick Wessel was 51+ in Daniel Boone as 'Moses Hennepin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Dick Wessel was 50+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Officer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Petticoat Junction
Dick Wessel was 50+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Bink Sharfells'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Tue, Sep 24 1963
The Fugitive
Dick Wessel was 50+ in The Fugitive as 'Charley Hendricks'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Arrest and Trial
Dick Wessel was 50+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Carnival Manager'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Dr. Kildare
Dick Wessel was 48+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Sam Dlugash'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Wed, Sep 27 1961
87th Precinct
Dick Wessel was 48+ in 87th Precinct as 'Howard Pitt'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Mon, Sep 25 1961
The Twilight Zone
Dick Wessel was 46+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Charlie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Riverboat
Dick Wessel was 46+ in Riverboat as 'Carney Kohler'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Bonanza
Dick Wessel was 46+ in Bonanza as 'Big Mike Campbell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Rawhide
Dick Wessel was 45+ in Rawhide as 'Barker, Jed'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Fri, Jan 09 1959
77 Sunset Strip
Dick Wessel was 45+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Police Officer (uncredited), Stan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Man with a Camera
Dick Wessel was 45+ in Man with a Camera TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Lawman
Dick Wessel was 45+ in Lawman as 'Jed Thomas'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Zorro
Dick Wessel was 44+ in Zorro as 'Cpl. Delgado (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1957
Thu, Oct 10 1957
Perry Mason
Dick Wessel was 44+ in Perry Mason as 'Transfer Man'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Wagon Train
Dick Wessel was 44+ in Wagon Train as 'Biff'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Broken Arrow
Dick Wessel was 43+ in Broken Arrow as 'Bartender'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Hey, Jeannie!
Dick Wessel was 43+ in Hey, Jeannie! as 'Trucker'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1956
Sat, Sep 08 1956
Gunsmoke
Dick Wessel was 42+ in Gunsmoke as 'Sol Durham'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Sat, Sep 10 1955
December Bride
Dick Wessel was 41+ in December Bride as ', Steve Farrell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Father Knows Best
Dick Wessel was 41+ in Father Knows Best TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1954
Sun, Oct 03 1954
Studio 57
Dick Wessel was 41+ in Studio 57 as 'Alvin T. 'Bear' Bristow'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Lassie
Dick Wessel was 41+ in Lassie as 'Fred Brockway'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954
Sun, Sep 12 1954
The Lone Wolf
Dick Wessel was 40+ in The Lone Wolf as 'Bill Basey'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Public Defender
Dick Wessel was 40+ in Public Defender as 'Sgt. Willis'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Thu, Mar 11 1954
The Danny Thomas Show
Dick Wessel was 40+ in The Danny Thomas Show as 'Policeman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1953
Tue, Sep 29 1953
The Life Of Riley
Dick Wessel was 39+ in The Life Of Riley as 'Squarehead Malloy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1953
Fri, Jan 02 1953
The Abbott and Costello Show
Dick Wessel was 39+ in The Abbott and Costello Show as 'Larry, Bill Hart'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Fri, Dec 05 1952
The Ford Television Theatre
Dick Wessel was 39+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Tom O'Brien (as Richard Wessell), '.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Thu, Oct 02 1952
The Red Skelton Show
Dick Wessel was 38+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'CPO Delaney - USS Farragut, Assistant (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Sun, Sep 30 1951
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Dick Wessel was 37+ in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok as 'Willard Crane'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1951
Sun, Apr 15 1951
The Jack Benny Program
Dick Wessel was 37+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Man'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Sat, Oct 28 1950