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William Challee

Bio: William John Challee (April 6, 1904 – March 11, 1989) was an American actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Challee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Wed, Apr 06 1904
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Sat, Mar 11 1989
William Challee is 84 years old
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Poster of From Noon Till Three
From Noon Till Three
William Challee was 72 in From Noon Till Three as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
William Challee was 71 in Dynasty as 'Plunkett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1976
Poster of Long Way Home
Long Way Home
William Challee was 71 in Long Way Home as 'Town Character'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1975
Poster of Moonchild
Moonchild
William Challee was 70 in Moonchild as 'Alchemist'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1974
Poster of The Irish Whiskey Rebellion
The Irish Whiskey Rebellion
William Challee was 67 in The Irish Whiskey Rebellion as 'Timothy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Zachariah
Zachariah
William Challee was 66 in Zachariah as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1971
Poster of The Numbers Start with the River
The Numbers Start with the River
William Challee was 66 in The Numbers Start with the River as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
William Challee was 66 in Five Easy Pieces as 'Nicholas Dupea'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid
William Challee was 61 in The Cincinnati Kid as 'Old Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1965
Poster of Seven Days in May
Seven Days in May
William Challee was 59 in Seven Days in May as 'Gen. Riley (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1964
Poster of The Hook
The Hook
William Challee was 58 in The Hook as 'Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1963
Poster of War Hunt
War Hunt
William Challee was 58 in War Hunt as 'Lt. Colonel'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1962
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
William Challee was 56 in Cimarron as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of The Plunderers
The Plunderers
William Challee was 56 in The Plunderers as '1st Citizen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1960
Poster of Noose for a Gunman
Noose for a Gunman
William Challee was 56 in Noose for a Gunman as 'Gorse'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1960
Poster of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
William Challee was 55 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus as 'Jailbird'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
William Challee was 55 in The Story on Page One as 'Lemke (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Human Interest Story
Human Interest Story
William Challee was 55 in Human Interest Story as 'Barney Welch'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1959
Poster of Twilight for the Gods
Twilight for the Gods
William Challee was 54 in Twilight for the Gods as 'Sweeney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1958
Poster of Saddle the Wind
Saddle the Wind
William Challee was 53 in Saddle the Wind as 'Barfly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of Raintree County
Raintree County
William Challee was 53 in Raintree County as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1957
Poster of The Desperados Are in Town
The Desperados Are in Town
William Challee was 52 in The Desperados Are in Town as 'Tom Kesh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of Man with the Gun
Man with the Gun
William Challee was 51 in Man with the Gun as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1955
Poster of Chicago Syndicate
Chicago Syndicate
William Challee was 51 in Chicago Syndicate as 'Dolan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955
Poster of The Glenn Miller Story
The Glenn Miller Story
William Challee was 49 in The Glenn Miller Story as 'Dispatch Desk Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1954
Poster of This Woman Is Dangerous
This Woman Is Dangerous
William Challee was 47 in This Woman Is Dangerous as 'Ned Shaw (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1952
Poster of The Big Trees
The Big Trees
William Challee was 47 in The Big Trees as 'Brother Williams (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1952
Poster of On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground
William Challee was 47 in On Dangerous Ground as 'Thug (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1951
Poster of The Whip Hand
The Whip Hand
William Challee was 47 in The Whip Hand as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1951
Poster of Gambling House
Gambling House
William Challee was 46 in Gambling House as 'Parking Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1950
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
William Challee was 46 in Outrage as 'Lee Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1950
Poster of Port of New York
Port of New York
William Challee was 45 in Port of New York as 'Leo Stasser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 1949
Poster of Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
William Challee was 45 in Reign of Terror as 'Bourdon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of Tap Roots
Tap Roots
William Challee was 44 in Tap Roots as 'Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1948
Poster of Desperate
Desperate
William Challee was 43 in Desperate as 'Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1947
Poster of The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass
William Challee was 43 in The Sea of Grass as 'Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1947
Poster of Boomerang!
Boomerang!
William Challee was 42 in Boomerang! as 'Whitney - Harvey's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1947
Poster of Nocturne
Nocturne
William Challee was 42 in Nocturne as 'Olsen, Police Photographer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1946
Poster of Without Reservations
Without Reservations
William Challee was 42 in Without Reservations as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1946
Poster of Deadline at Dawn
Deadline at Dawn
William Challee was 41 in Deadline at Dawn as 'Ray (Newsstand Proprietor) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1946
Poster of From This Day Forward
From This Day Forward
William Challee was 41 in From This Day Forward as 'Pawnbroker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1946
Poster of Tokyo Rose
Tokyo Rose
William Challee was 41 in Tokyo Rose as 'Mike Kovac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1946
Poster of A Gun in His Hand
A Gun in His Hand
William Challee was 41 in A Gun in His Hand as 'Snorky (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1945
Poster of God Is My Co-Pilot
God Is My Co-Pilot
William Challee was 41 in God Is My Co-Pilot as 'Joe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1945
Poster of A Song to Remember
A Song to Remember
William Challee was 40 in A Song to Remember as 'Titus (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1945
Poster of The Seventh Cross
The Seventh Cross
William Challee was 40 in The Seventh Cross as 'Fischer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1944
Poster of Days of Glory
Days of Glory
William Challee was 40 in Days of Glory as 'Ducrenko (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1944
Poster of One Third of a Nation
One Third of a Nation
William Challee was 34 in One Third of a Nation as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939

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 Emergency!
Emergency!
William Challee was 67+ in Emergency! as 'Ezekial Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Sarge
Sarge
William Challee was 67+ in Sarge as 'Drunk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
William Challee was 66+ in Night Gallery as '2nd Old Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
William Challee was 64+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Murphy (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
William Challee was 62+ in Dragnet as 'bearded man singing Christmas carol (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
William Challee was 62+ in The Invaders as 'Danielson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
William Challee was 61+ in The Wild Wild West as 'Prisoner #1, Fargo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
William Challee was 59+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'The Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
William Challee was 59+ in The Fugitive as 'Jim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
William Challee was 58+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Wint Davis, Jess Bartholomew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
William Challee was 58+ in The Virginian as 'Prisoner (uncredited), Duffy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
William Challee was 57+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Dr. Clement Connell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
William Challee was 56+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Townsman, Checker Player'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
William Challee was 55+ in The Detectives as 'Mike Anson, Fighter Kelley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
William Challee was 55+ in The Untouchables as 'Jed Ryan (uncredited), Mike Kilkenny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William Challee was 55+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Rude Man On Porch (uncredited), Jasen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
William Challee was 55+ in Bonanza as 'Jake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
William Challee was 54+ in Black Saddle as 'Gould'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
William Challee was 54+ in Bat Masterson as 'Dr. Edgerton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
William Challee was 54+ in Lawman as 'Bill Porter, Nat Denning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
William Challee was 54+ in The Texan as 'Matt Ainsley, Roy Tovers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Casey Jones
Casey Jones
William Challee was 53+ in Casey Jones as 'Barlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 08 1957
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
William Challee was 53+ in The Real McCoys as 'Mr. Gribbon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
William Challee was 53+ in Maverick as 'Bartender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
William Challee was 53+ in Perry Mason as 'Mr. Medford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
William Challee was 53+ in Wagon Train as 'Homeowner, Freighter (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
William Challee was 53+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Sam Osser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
William Challee was 52+ in State Trooper as 'Mr. Willoughby, Pop Boltster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
William Challee was 52+ in Broken Arrow as 'Sergeant (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
William Challee was 51+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Trooper (uncredited), Malatta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
William Challee was 51+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Barney Welch, Petrie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
William Challee was 51+ in Cheyenne as 'Trooper (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
William Challee was 51+ in Gunsmoke as 'Feist, Baylock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
William Challee was 51+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as 'Witness (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
William Challee was 50+ in Studio 57 as ', Old Timer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
William Challee was 50+ in Lassie as 'Ed Higgins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
William Challee was 48+ in General Electric Theater as 'Lafe, , Wally, Redway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
William Challee was 48+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
William Challee was 48+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Mack (uncredited), Max, Clippy Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of Chevron Theatre
Chevron Theatre
William Challee was 47+ in Chevron Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
William Challee was 47+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
William Challee was 45+ in The Lone Ranger as 'Cal Ames, Fake Soldier (uncredited), Pecos Smith, Flint Foster, Swifty Seldon, Reno, Hawk, Bad-Eye Dixon, Deputy Jed Crawley, Blade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949