Portrait of William Bendix

William Bendix

Bio: William Bendix (January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) was an American film, radio, and television actor, best remembered in movies for the title role in the movie The Babe Ruth Story and for portraying clumsily earnest aircraft plant worker Chester A. Riley in radio and television's The Life of Riley
Born: Sun, Jan 14 1906
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 14 1964
William Bendix is 58 years old
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Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
William Bendix would have been no older than 58 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Buzz Wanchek in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
William Bendix would have been no older than 58 in Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
William Bendix would have been no older than 58 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Young Fury
Young Fury
William Bendix was 58 in Young Fury as 'Blacksmith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1964
Poster of Law of the Lawless
Law of the Lawless
William Bendix was 58 in Law of the Lawless as 'Sheriff Ed Tanner'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1964
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
William Bendix was 57 in For Love or Money as 'Joe Fogel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of The Young and the Brave
The Young and the Brave
William Bendix was 57 in The Young and the Brave as 'Sgt. Peter L. Kane (escaped POW)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1963
Poster of Boys' Night Out
Boys' Night Out
William Bendix was 56 in Boys' Night Out as 'Slattery'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1962
Poster of Johnny Nobody
Johnny Nobody
William Bendix was 55 in Johnny Nobody as 'James Ronald Mulcahy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of The Rough and the Smooth
The Rough and the Smooth
William Bendix was 53 in The Rough and the Smooth as 'Reg Barker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Ransom of Red Chief
The Ransom of Red Chief
William Bendix was 53 in The Ransom of Red Chief as 'Bill Driscoll'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1959
Poster of Idol on Parade
Idol on Parade
William Bendix was 53 in Idol on Parade as 'Sergeant Major Lush'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1959
Poster of The Deep Six
The Deep Six
William Bendix was 52 in The Deep Six as ''Frenchy' Shapiro'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of High Air
High Air
William Bendix was 50 in High Air as 'Joe Redman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of Battle Stations
Battle Stations
William Bendix was 50 in Battle Stations as 'Buck Fitzpatrick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of Crashout
Crashout
William Bendix was 49 in Crashout as 'Van Morgan Duff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of Dangerous Mission
Dangerous Mission
William Bendix was 48 in Dangerous Mission as 'Chief Ranger Joe Parker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1954
Poster of Blackbeard, the Pirate
Blackbeard, the Pirate
William Bendix was 46 in Blackbeard, the Pirate as 'Ben Worley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of Macao
Macao
William Bendix was 46 in Macao as 'Lawrence C. Trumble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1952
Poster of A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port
William Bendix was 46 in A Girl in Every Port as 'Timothy Aloysius 'Tim' Dunnovan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1952
Poster of Submarine Command
Submarine Command
William Bendix was 45 in Submarine Command as 'CPO Boyer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Detective Story
Detective Story
William Bendix was 45 in Detective Story as 'Det. Lou Brody'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1951
Poster of Gambling House
Gambling House
William Bendix was 44 in Gambling House as 'Joe Farrow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1950
Poster of Kill the Umpire
Kill the Umpire
William Bendix was 44 in Kill the Umpire as 'Bill 'Two Call' Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1950
Poster of Johnny Holiday
Johnny Holiday
William Bendix was 43 in Johnny Holiday as 'Sgt. Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1949
Poster of The Big Steal
The Big Steal
William Bendix was 43 in The Big Steal as 'Capt. Vincent Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1949
Poster of Streets of Laredo
Streets of Laredo
William Bendix was 43 in Streets of Laredo as 'Wahoo Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1949
Poster of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
William Bendix was 43 in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court as 'Sir Sagramore'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 1949
Poster of The Life of Riley
The Life of Riley
William Bendix was 43 in The Life of Riley as 'Chester A. Riley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1949
Poster of Cover Up
Cover Up
William Bendix was 43 in Cover Up as 'Larry Best'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1949
Poster of 10,000 Kids and a Cop
10,000 Kids and a Cop
William Bendix was 42 in 10,000 Kids and a Cop as 'Cop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of The Babe Ruth Story
The Babe Ruth Story
William Bendix was 42 in The Babe Ruth Story as 'George Herman 'Babe' Ruth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1948
Poster of Race Street
Race Street
William Bendix was 42 in Race Street as 'Barney Runson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1948
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
William Bendix was 42 in The Time of Your Life as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Where There's Life
Where There's Life
William Bendix was 41 in Where There's Life as 'Victor O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1947
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
William Bendix was 41 in Variety Girl as 'William Bendix'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of The Web
The Web
William Bendix was 41 in The Web as 'Lt. Damico'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1947
Poster of Blaze of Noon
Blaze of Noon
William Bendix was 41 in Blaze of Noon as 'Porkie Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of I'll Be Yours
I'll Be Yours
William Bendix was 41 in I'll Be Yours as 'Wechsberg'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1947
Poster of Calcutta
Calcutta
William Bendix was 40 in Calcutta as 'Pedro Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Two Years Before the Mast
Two Years Before the Mast
William Bendix was 40 in Two Years Before the Mast as 'First Mate Amazeen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Poster of White Tie and Tails
White Tie and Tails
William Bendix was 40 in White Tie and Tails as 'Larry Lundie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1946
Poster of The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia
William Bendix was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Buzz Wanchek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1946
Poster of The Dark Corner
The Dark Corner
William Bendix was 40 in The Dark Corner as 'Stauffer, a.k.a. Fred Foss'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1946
Poster of Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey
William Bendix was 40 in Sentimental Journey as 'Donnelly - Uncle Don'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1946
Poster of A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano
William Bendix was 39 in A Bell for Adano as 'Sgt. Borth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1945
Poster of Don Juan Quilligan
Don Juan Quilligan
William Bendix was 39 in Don Juan Quilligan as 'Patrick Michael 'Don Juan' Quilligan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1945
Poster of It's in the Bag!
It's in the Bag!
William Bendix was 39 in It's in the Bag! as 'William Bendix'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1945
Poster of Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
William Bendix was 38 in Greenwich Village as 'Danny O'Mara'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1944
Poster of Abroad with Two Yanks
Abroad with Two Yanks
William Bendix was 38 in Abroad with Two Yanks as 'Biff Koraski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1944
Poster of The Hairy Ape
The Hairy Ape
William Bendix was 38 in The Hairy Ape as 'Hank Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 1944
Poster of Skirmish on the Home Front
Skirmish on the Home Front
William Bendix was 38 in Skirmish on the Home Front as 'Herb Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944
Poster of Lifeboat
Lifeboat
William Bendix was 38 in Lifeboat as 'Gus Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1944
Poster of Guadalcanal Diary
Guadalcanal Diary
William Bendix was 37 in Guadalcanal Diary as 'Corp. Taxi Potts'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1943
Poster of Hostages
Hostages
William Bendix was 37 in Hostages as 'Underground leader'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1943
Poster of China
China
William Bendix was 37 in China as 'Johnny Sparrow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1943
Poster of Taxi, Mister
Taxi, Mister
William Bendix was 37 in Taxi, Mister as 'Tim McGuerin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1943
Poster of The Crystal Ball
The Crystal Ball
William Bendix was 37 in The Crystal Ball as 'Biff Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1943
Poster of The McGuerins from Brooklyn
The McGuerins from Brooklyn
William Bendix was 36 in The McGuerins from Brooklyn as 'Tim McGuerin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
William Bendix was 36 in Who Done It? as 'Detective Sgt. Brannigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
William Bendix was 36 in The Glass Key as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1942
Poster of Wake Island
Wake Island
William Bendix was 36 in Wake Island as 'Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Poster of Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
William Bendix was 36 in Star Spangled Rhythm as 'Herman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
William Bendix was 36 in Woman of the Year as 'Pinkie Peters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Brooklyn Orchid
Brooklyn Orchid
William Bendix was 36 in Brooklyn Orchid as 'Timothy McGuerin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1942
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
William Bendix was 34 in They Drive by Night as 'Driver Watching Pinball Game (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940

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 Burke's Law
Burke's Law
William Bendix was 57+ in Burke's Law as 'Fred Hopke, Harrison Weems'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
William Bendix was 57+ in Vacation Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
William Bendix was 54+ in Mister Ed as 'Bill Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of Overland Trail
Overland Trail
William Bendix was 54+ in Overland Trail as 'Frederick Thomas 'Fred' Kelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
William Bendix was 53+ in The Untouchables as 'Wally Legenza'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
William Bendix was 53+ in Riverboat as 'Vance Muldoon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
William Bendix was 52+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
William Bendix was 51+ in The Lux Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
William Bendix was 51+ in Wagon Train as 'Capt. Matthew Cobb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
William Bendix was 51+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
William Bendix was 50+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
William Bendix was 50+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
William Bendix was 49+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Captain George Devlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
William Bendix was 49+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Joe Redman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
William Bendix was 47+ in General Electric Theater as 'George Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Life Of Riley
The Life Of Riley
William Bendix was 46+ in The Life Of Riley as 'Chester A. Riley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
William Bendix was 46+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Carl Ledbetter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
William Bendix was 45+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'USAF Crew Chief, Bull Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
William Bendix was 44+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Window Washer, Larry Beat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
William Bendix was 44+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences
William Bendix was 44+ in Truth or Consequences
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
William Bendix was 44+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
William Bendix was 44+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as 'Mr. Minihan - an unlucky man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
William Bendix was 43+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
William Bendix was 42+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as 'Genteman Suitor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
William Bendix was 42+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948