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William Bakewell

Bio: William Bakewell (May 2, 1908 – April 15, 1993), also known as Billy Bakewell, was an American actor, who achieved his greatest fame as one of the premiere juvenile performers of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Bakewell, educated at Los Angeles Harvard Military School, began his film career as an extra in the silent movie Fighting Blood (1924), and went on to appear in some 170 films and television shows
Born: Sat, May 02 1908
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 15 1993
William Bakewell is 84 years old
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Poster of Bruised Celluloid
Bruised Celluloid
William Bakewell was 75 in Bruised Celluloid as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Strongest Man in the World
The Strongest Man in the World
William Bakewell was 66 in The Strongest Man in the World as 'Professor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1975
Poster of Set This Town on Fire
Set This Town on Fire
William Bakewell was 64 in Set This Town on Fire as 'Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1973
Poster of Call Her Mom
Call Her Mom
William Bakewell was 63 in Call Her Mom as 'Jeremy's Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1972
Poster of Not With My Wife, You Don't
Not With My Wife, You Don't
William Bakewell was 58 in Not With My Wife, You Don't as 'Brig. Gen. Swift (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1966
Poster of Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
William Bakewell was 48 in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates as 'Official at Keel Boat Race (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1956
Poster of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
William Bakewell was 47 in Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier as 'Maj. Tobias Norton'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
William Bakewell was 46 in Davy Crockett Goes to Congress as 'Norton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
William Bakewell was 46 in Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter as 'Major Norton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of Lucky Me
Lucky Me
William Bakewell was 45 in Lucky Me as 'Motorist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of So This Is Love
So This Is Love
William Bakewell was 45 in So This Is Love as 'Charles, Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1953
Poster of Radar Men from the Moon
Radar Men from the Moon
William Bakewell was 43 in Radar Men from the Moon as 'Ted Richards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1952
Poster of Come Fill the Cup
Come Fill the Cup
William Bakewell was 43 in Come Fill the Cup as 'Hal Ortman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1951
Poster of When the Redskins Rode
When the Redskins Rode
William Bakewell was 43 in When the Redskins Rode as 'Appleby'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of Wells Fargo Gunmaster
Wells Fargo Gunmaster
William Bakewell was 43 in Wells Fargo Gunmaster as 'Charlie Lannon'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1951
Poster of The Capture
The Capture
William Bakewell was 41 in The Capture as 'Herb Tolin, Bolsa Grande Oil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1950
Poster of You Gotta Stay Happy
You Gotta Stay Happy
William Bakewell was 40 in You Gotta Stay Happy as 'Dick Hebert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1948
Poster of Night Wind
Night Wind
William Bakewell was 40 in Night Wind as 'Capt. Kingston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1948
Poster of Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
William Bakewell was 40 in Romance on the High Seas as 'Dudley (Travel Agent)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1948
Poster of So This Is New York
So This Is New York
William Bakewell was 40 in So This Is New York as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948
Poster of Arthur Takes Over
Arthur Takes Over
William Bakewell was 39 in Arthur Takes Over as 'Lawrence White'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1948
Poster of King of the Bandits
King of the Bandits
William Bakewell was 39 in King of the Bandits as 'Captain Frank Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1947
Poster of Messenger of Peace
Messenger of Peace
William Bakewell was 39 in Messenger of Peace as 'Pastor Willie von Adel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1947
Poster of The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
William Bakewell was 39 in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer as 'Winters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1947
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
William Bakewell was 39 in The Trespasser as 'Bruce Coleman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1947
Poster of The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
William Bakewell was 38 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Windor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1947
Poster of The Fabulous Dorseys
The Fabulous Dorseys
William Bakewell was 38 in The Fabulous Dorseys as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1947
Poster of Jungle Terror
Jungle Terror
William Bakewell was 38 in Jungle Terror as 'Tom Branning'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1946
Poster of Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the Airways
Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the Airways
William Bakewell was 37 in Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the Airways as 'Hop Harrigan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1946
Poster of King of the Mounties
King of the Mounties
William Bakewell was 34 in King of the Mounties as 'Cpl. Hall Ross'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 1942
Poster of The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
William Bakewell was 34 in The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe as 'Hugh Pleasant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of The Postman Didn't Ring
The Postman Didn't Ring
William Bakewell was 34 in The Postman Didn't Ring as 'Robert Harwood Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1942
Poster of I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger
William Bakewell was 34 in I Live on Danger as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of The Dawn Express
The Dawn Express
William Bakewell was 33 in The Dawn Express as 'Tom Fielding'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Victory
Dr. Kildare's Victory
William Bakewell was 33 in Dr. Kildare's Victory as 'Mr. Hubbell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1942
Poster of Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners
William Bakewell was 32 in Seven Sinners as 'Ensign'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of The Saint Takes Over
The Saint Takes Over
William Bakewell was 32 in The Saint Takes Over as 'Shipboard Card Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of Beyond Tomorrow
Beyond Tomorrow
William Bakewell was 32 in Beyond Tomorrow as 'David Chadwick'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
William Bakewell was 31 in Gone with the Wind as 'Mounted Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Hotel Imperial
Hotel Imperial
William Bakewell was 31 in Hotel Imperial as 'Cadet (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Zenobia
Zenobia
William Bakewell was 30 in Zenobia as 'Townsman at Zeke's Recitation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1939
Poster of King of the Turf
King of the Turf
William Bakewell was 30 in King of the Turf as 'Intern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1939
Poster of The Duke of West Point
The Duke of West Point
William Bakewell was 30 in The Duke of West Point as 'Committee Captain'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of The Higgins Family
The Higgins Family
William Bakewell was 29 in The Higgins Family as 'Eddie Davis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1938
Poster of Exiled to Shanghai
Exiled to Shanghai
William Bakewell was 29 in Exiled to Shanghai as 'Andrew'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1937
Poster of Trapped by G-Men
Trapped by G-Men
William Bakewell was 29 in Trapped by G-Men as 'Dick Withers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1937
Poster of Jungle Menace
Jungle Menace
William Bakewell was 29 in Jungle Menace as 'Tom Banning'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of Dangerous Holiday
Dangerous Holiday
William Bakewell was 29 in Dangerous Holiday as 'Tom Connor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1937
Poster of Mile a Minute Love
Mile a Minute Love
William Bakewell was 28 in Mile a Minute Love as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1937
Poster of Quality Street
Quality Street
William Bakewell was 28 in Quality Street as 'Lieutenant Spicer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1937
Poster of Sea Spoilers
Sea Spoilers
William Bakewell was 28 in Sea Spoilers as 'Lieut. Commander Mays'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1936
Poster of Lady Luck
Lady Luck
William Bakewell was 28 in Lady Luck as 'Dave Haines'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1936
Poster of Happiness C.O.D.
Happiness C.O.D.
William Bakewell was 27 in Happiness C.O.D. as 'Ken Sherridan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1935
Poster of Together We Live
Together We Live
William Bakewell was 27 in Together We Live as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1935
Poster of On Probation
On Probation
William Bakewell was 26 in On Probation as 'Bill Coleman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1935
Poster of Strangers All
Strangers All
William Bakewell was 26 in Strangers All as 'Dick Carter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1935
Poster of Laddie
Laddie
William Bakewell was 26 in Laddie as 'Robert Pryor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1935
Poster of Sons of Steel
Sons of Steel
William Bakewell was 26 in Sons of Steel as 'Roland Chadburne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1934
Poster of Crimson Romance
Crimson Romance
William Bakewell was 26 in Crimson Romance as 'Adolph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1934
Poster of The Curtain Falls
The Curtain Falls
William Bakewell was 26 in The Curtain Falls as 'Barry Graham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1934
Poster of The Party's Over
The Party's Over
William Bakewell was 26 in The Party's Over as 'Clay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 30 1934
Poster of Straight Is the Way
Straight Is the Way
William Bakewell was 26 in Straight Is the Way as 'Dr. Wilkes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1934
Poster of Green Eyes
Green Eyes
William Bakewell was 26 in Green Eyes as 'Cliff Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1934
Poster of The Quitter
The Quitter
William Bakewell was 25 in The Quitter as 'Russell Tilford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1934
Poster of Speed Wings
Speed Wings
William Bakewell was 25 in Speed Wings as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1934
Poster of You Can't Buy Everything
You Can't Buy Everything
William Bakewell was 25 in You Can't Buy Everything as 'Don Bell (adult)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1934
Poster of Straightaway
Straightaway
William Bakewell was 25 in Straightaway as 'Billy Dawson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of A Man of Sentiment
A Man of Sentiment
William Bakewell was 25 in A Man of Sentiment as 'John Russell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Three-Cornered Moon
Three-Cornered Moon
William Bakewell was 25 in Three-Cornered Moon as 'Douglas Rimplegar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1933
Poster of Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils
William Bakewell was 24 in Lucky Devils as 'Slugger Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of Back Street
Back Street
William Bakewell was 24 in Back Street as 'Richard Saxel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1932
Poster of While Paris Sleeps
While Paris Sleeps
William Bakewell was 24 in While Paris Sleeps as 'Paul Renoir'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1932
Poster of Cheaters at Play
Cheaters at Play
William Bakewell was 23 in Cheaters at Play as 'Maurice Perry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1932
Poster of The Spirit of Notre Dame
The Spirit of Notre Dame
William Bakewell was 23 in The Spirit of Notre Dame as 'Jim Stewart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1931
Poster of Guilty Hands
Guilty Hands
William Bakewell was 23 in Guilty Hands as 'Tommy Osgood'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1931
Poster of A Woman of Experience
A Woman of Experience
William Bakewell was 23 in A Woman of Experience as 'Count Karl Runyi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
William Bakewell was 23 in Daybreak as 'Otto'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1931
Poster of Politics
Politics
William Bakewell was 22 in Politics as 'Benny Emerson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 1931
Poster of Dance, Fools, Dance
Dance, Fools, Dance
William Bakewell was 22 in Dance, Fools, Dance as 'Rodney Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1931
Poster of Reducing
Reducing
William Bakewell was 22 in Reducing as 'Tommy Haverly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1931
Poster of Paid
Paid
William Bakewell was 22 in Paid as 'Carney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1930
Poster of The Bat Whispers
The Bat Whispers
William Bakewell was 22 in The Bat Whispers as 'Brook'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1930
Poster of All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front
William Bakewell was 21 in All Quiet on the Western Front as 'Albert Kropp'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1930
Poster of Playing Around
Playing Around
William Bakewell was 21 in Playing Around as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1930
Poster of Show of Shows
Show of Shows
William Bakewell was 21 in Show of Shows as 'Performer in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1929
Poster of Gold Diggers of Broadway
Gold Diggers of Broadway
William Bakewell was 21 in Gold Diggers of Broadway as 'Wally Saunders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1929
Poster of On With the Show!
On With the Show!
William Bakewell was 21 in On With the Show! as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1929
Poster of Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff
William Bakewell was 21 in Hot Stuff as 'Mack Moran'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1929
Poster of The Iron Mask
The Iron Mask
William Bakewell was 20 in The Iron Mask as 'Louis XIV / Twin Brother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1929
Poster of Lady of the Pavements
Lady of the Pavements
William Bakewell was 20 in Lady of the Pavements as 'A Pianist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1929
Poster of Annapolis
Annapolis
William Bakewell was 20 in Annapolis as 'Skippy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1928
Poster of The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
William Bakewell was 20 in The Battle of the Sexes as 'The Son'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1928
Poster of Harold Teen
Harold Teen
William Bakewell was 19 in Harold Teen as 'Percival'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1928
Poster of The Latest from Paris
The Latest from Paris
William Bakewell was 19 in The Latest from Paris as 'Bud Dolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1928
Poster of West Point
West Point
William Bakewell was 19 in West Point as ''Tex' McNeil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1928
Poster of The Shield of Honor
The Shield of Honor
William Bakewell was 19 in The Shield of Honor as 'Jerry MacDowell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1927
Poster of Mother
Mother
William Bakewell was 18 in Mother as 'Jerry Ellis'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1927
Poster of The Heart Thief
The Heart Thief
William Bakewell was 18 in The Heart Thief
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1927
Poster of Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl
Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl
William Bakewell was 18 in Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl as 'Salesman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1926
Poster of Old Ironsides
Old Ironsides
William Bakewell was 18 in Old Ironsides as 'Young Philadelphian (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1926
Poster of Whispering Wires
Whispering Wires
William Bakewell was 18 in Whispering Wires
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1926
Poster of The Last Edition
The Last Edition
William Bakewell was 17 in The Last Edition as ''Ink' Donovan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1925

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
William Bakewell was 62+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor
William Bakewell was 61+ in Nanny and the Professor as 'Carnival Host, Norm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
William Bakewell was 61+ in Love, American Style as 'Elroy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
William Bakewell was 58+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
William Bakewell was 57+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Colonel Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
William Bakewell was 57+ in Green Acres
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
William Bakewell was 56+ in Profiles in Courage as 'Wythe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
William Bakewell was 55+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Ralph Craig, Actor, Herbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
William Bakewell was 54+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
William Bakewell was 54+ in The Virginian as 'Sam Branch, Nate Eastman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
William Bakewell was 53+ in Hazel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of 87th Precinct
87th Precinct
William Bakewell was 53+ in 87th Precinct
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
William Bakewell was 52+ in Mister Ed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of The Roaring 20's
The Roaring 20's
William Bakewell was 52+ in The Roaring 20's
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 15 1960
Poster of Bringing Up Buddy
Bringing Up Buddy
William Bakewell was 52+ in Bringing Up Buddy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of Guestward, Ho!
Guestward, Ho!
William Bakewell was 52+ in Guestward, Ho!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Pete and Gladys
Pete and Gladys
William Bakewell was 52+ in Pete and Gladys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
William Bakewell was 50+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt
William Bakewell was 49+ in Sea Hunt
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1958
Poster of Harbor Command
Harbor Command
William Bakewell was 49+ in Harbor Command
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
William Bakewell was 49+ in Leave It to Beaver
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
William Bakewell was 49+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
William Bakewell was 49+ in M Squad as 'Detective'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Official Detective
Official Detective
William Bakewell was 48+ in Official Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
William Bakewell was 47+ in Highway Patrol
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of The Great Gildersleeve
The Great Gildersleeve
William Bakewell was 47+ in The Great Gildersleeve
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of I'm the Law
I'm the Law
William Bakewell was 44+ in I'm the Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 1953
Poster of The Adventures of Boston Blackie
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
William Bakewell was 43+ in The Adventures of Boston Blackie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
William Bakewell was 42+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Major Dort, Robert Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950