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William Gargan

Bio: William Gargan, born William Dennis Gargan July 17, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and died February 17, 1979 aged 73 on a flight between New York and San Diego. He was an American motion picture, television and radio actor
Born: Mon, Jul 17 1905
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Feb 18 1979
William Gargan is 73 years old
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Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
William Gargan would have been no older than 73 in Complicated Women as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of The Rawhide Years
The Rawhide Years
William Gargan was 50 in The Rawhide Years as 'Marshal Sommers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Miracle in the Rain
Miracle in the Rain
William Gargan was 50 in Miracle in the Rain as 'Harry Wood'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1956
Poster of Man on the Ledge
Man on the Ledge
William Gargan was 50 in Man on the Ledge as 'Officer Bragan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1955
Poster of Dynamite
Dynamite
William Gargan was 43 in Dynamite as '"Gunner" Peterson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1949
Poster of Waterfront at Midnight
Waterfront at Midnight
William Gargan was 42 in Waterfront at Midnight as 'Mike Hanrohan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1948
Poster of The Argyle Secrets
The Argyle Secrets
William Gargan was 42 in The Argyle Secrets as 'Harry Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1948
Poster of Swell Guy
Swell Guy
William Gargan was 41 in Swell Guy as 'Martin Duncan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1946
Poster of Till the End of Time
Till the End of Time
William Gargan was 41 in Till the End of Time as 'Sgt. Gunny Watrous'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 23 1946
Poster of Hot Cargo
Hot Cargo
William Gargan was 40 in Hot Cargo as 'Joe Harkness'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1946
Poster of Murder in the Music Hall
Murder in the Music Hall
William Gargan was 40 in Murder in the Music Hall as 'Inspector Wilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1946
Poster of Night Editor
Night Editor
William Gargan was 40 in Night Editor as 'Tony Cochrane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1946
Poster of Strange Impersonation
Strange Impersonation
William Gargan was 40 in Strange Impersonation as 'Dr. Stephen Lindstrom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1946
Poster of Behind Green Lights
Behind Green Lights
William Gargan was 40 in Behind Green Lights as 'Lt. Sam Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1946
Poster of The Bells of St. Mary's
The Bells of St. Mary's
William Gargan was 40 in The Bells of St. Mary's as 'Joe Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1945
Poster of Follow That Woman
Follow That Woman
William Gargan was 40 in Follow That Woman as 'Sam Boone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1945
Poster of Midnight Manhunt
Midnight Manhunt
William Gargan was 40 in Midnight Manhunt as 'Pete Willis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1945
Poster of Song of the Sarong
Song of the Sarong
William Gargan was 39 in Song of the Sarong as 'Drew Allen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1945
Poster of She Gets Her Man
She Gets Her Man
William Gargan was 39 in She Gets Her Man as ''Breezy' Barton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1945
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
William Gargan was 39 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Sergeant Benson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Swing Fever
Swing Fever
William Gargan was 38 in Swing Fever as ''Waltzy' Malone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1943
Poster of Harrigan's Kid
Harrigan's Kid
William Gargan was 37 in Harrigan's Kid as 'Tom Harrigan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1943
Poster of No Place for a Lady
No Place for a Lady
William Gargan was 37 in No Place for a Lady as 'Jess Arno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1943
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
William Gargan was 37 in Who Done It? as 'Detective Inspector Lou'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of The Mayor of 44th Street
The Mayor of 44th Street
William Gargan was 37 in The Mayor of 44th Street as 'Tommy Fallon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1942
Poster of Destination Unknown
Destination Unknown
William Gargan was 37 in Destination Unknown as 'Briggs Hannon - aka Terry Jordan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1942
Poster of Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
William Gargan was 37 in Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen as 'Ellery Queen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1942
Poster of Miss Annie Rooney
Miss Annie Rooney
William Gargan was 36 in Miss Annie Rooney as 'Mr. Timothy Rooney'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
William Gargan was 36 in A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen as 'Ellery Queen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1942
Poster of A Close Call for Ellery Queen
A Close Call for Ellery Queen
William Gargan was 36 in A Close Call for Ellery Queen as 'Ellery Queen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1942
Poster of Bombay Clipper
Bombay Clipper
William Gargan was 36 in Bombay Clipper as 'James Montgomery 'Jim' Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1942
Poster of Sealed Lips
Sealed Lips
William Gargan was 36 in Sealed Lips as 'Lee Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1942
Poster of Keep 'Em Flying
Keep 'Em Flying
William Gargan was 36 in Keep 'Em Flying as 'Craig Morrison'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1941
Poster of I Wake Up Screaming
I Wake Up Screaming
William Gargan was 36 in I Wake Up Screaming as 'Jerry 'Mac' MacDonald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Flying Cadets
Flying Cadets
William Gargan was 36 in Flying Cadets as ''Trip' Hammer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
William Gargan was 36 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1 as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1941
Poster of Cheers for Miss Bishop
Cheers for Miss Bishop
William Gargan was 35 in Cheers for Miss Bishop as 'Sam Peters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of They Knew What They Wanted
They Knew What They Wanted
William Gargan was 35 in They Knew What They Wanted as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1940
Poster of Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood
William Gargan was 34 in Sporting Blood as 'Duffy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1940
Poster of Turnabout
Turnabout
William Gargan was 34 in Turnabout as 'Joel Clare'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1940
Poster of Star Dust
Star Dust
William Gargan was 34 in Star Dust as 'Dane Wharton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1940
Poster of Isle Of Destiny
Isle Of Destiny
William Gargan was 34 in Isle Of Destiny as 'Stripes Thornton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of Double Alibi
Double Alibi
William Gargan was 34 in Double Alibi as 'Walter Gifford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1940
Poster of Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
William Gargan was 34 in Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President as 'Joe Turp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1939
Poster of The Housekeeper's Daughter
The Housekeeper's Daughter
William Gargan was 34 in The Housekeeper's Daughter as 'Ed O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939
Poster of Three Sons
Three Sons
William Gargan was 34 in Three Sons as 'Thane Pardway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1939
Poster of The House of Fear
The House of Fear
William Gargan was 33 in The House of Fear as 'Arthur McHugh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Women in the Wind
Women in the Wind
William Gargan was 33 in Women in the Wind as 'Ace Boreman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
William Gargan was 33 in Broadway Serenade as 'Bill Foster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Adventures of Jane Arden
The Adventures of Jane Arden
William Gargan was 33 in The Adventures of Jane Arden as 'Ed Towers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1939
Poster of Within the Law
Within the Law
William Gargan was 33 in Within the Law as 'Police Sergeant Cassidy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1939
Poster of Personal Secretary
Personal Secretary
William Gargan was 33 in Personal Secretary as 'Marcus 'Mark' Farrell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1938
Poster of The Crowd Roars
The Crowd Roars
William Gargan was 33 in The Crowd Roars as 'Johnny Martin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1938
Poster of The Devil's Party
The Devil's Party
William Gargan was 32 in The Devil's Party as 'Mike O'Mara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1938
Poster of The Crime of Doctor Hallet
The Crime of Doctor Hallet
William Gargan was 32 in The Crime of Doctor Hallet as 'Dr. Jack Murray'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1938
Poster of You're a Sweetheart
You're a Sweetheart
William Gargan was 32 in You're a Sweetheart as 'Fred Edwards'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1937
Poster of Some Blondes Are Dangerous
Some Blondes Are Dangerous
William Gargan was 32 in Some Blondes Are Dangerous as 'George Regan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1937
Poster of Behind the Mike
Behind the Mike
William Gargan was 32 in Behind the Mike as 'George Hayes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1937
Poster of She Asked for It
She Asked for It
William Gargan was 32 in She Asked for It as 'Dwight Stanford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1937
Poster of Reported Missing
Reported Missing
William Gargan was 32 in Reported Missing as 'Steve Browning'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 15 1937
Poster of Wings Over Honolulu
Wings Over Honolulu
William Gargan was 31 in Wings Over Honolulu as 'Jack Furness'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1937
Poster of Breezing Home
Breezing Home
William Gargan was 31 in Breezing Home as 'Steve Rowan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1937
Poster of You Only Live Once
You Only Live Once
William Gargan was 31 in You Only Live Once as 'Father Dolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1937
Poster of Flying Hostess
Flying Hostess
William Gargan was 31 in Flying Hostess as 'Hal Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of The Sky Parade
The Sky Parade
William Gargan was 31 in The Sky Parade as 'Speed Robertson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Alibi for Murder
Alibi for Murder
William Gargan was 31 in Alibi for Murder as 'Perry Travis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1936
Poster of Fury and the Woman
Fury and the Woman
William Gargan was 31 in Fury and the Woman as 'Bruce Corrigan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1936
Poster of Blackmailer
Blackmailer
William Gargan was 31 in Blackmailer as 'Peter Cornish'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1936
Poster of Navy Born
Navy Born
William Gargan was 30 in Navy Born as 'Lt. Red Furness'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1936
Poster of The Milky Way
The Milky Way
William Gargan was 30 in The Milky Way as 'Speed McFarland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1936
Poster of Man Hunt
Man Hunt
William Gargan was 30 in Man Hunt as 'Henry Wadsworth 'Hank' Dawson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1936
Poster of Things You Never See on the Screen
Things You Never See on the Screen
William Gargan was 30 in Things You Never See on the Screen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of Broadway Gondolier
Broadway Gondolier
William Gargan was 30 in Broadway Gondolier as 'Cliff Stanley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1935
Poster of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
William Gargan was 30 in Bright Lights as 'Dan Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1935
Poster of Don't Bet on Blondes
Don't Bet on Blondes
William Gargan was 29 in Don't Bet on Blondes as 'Numbers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1935
Poster of Things Are Looking Up
Things Are Looking Up
William Gargan was 29 in Things Are Looking Up as 'Van Gaard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 1935
Poster of Black Fury
Black Fury
William Gargan was 29 in Black Fury as 'Slim Johnson, Company Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1935
Poster of Traveling Saleslady
Traveling Saleslady
William Gargan was 29 in Traveling Saleslady as 'Pat O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1935
Poster of A Night at the Ritz
A Night at the Ritz
William Gargan was 29 in A Night at the Ritz as 'Duke Regan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1935
Poster of The Hollywood Gad-About
The Hollywood Gad-About
William Gargan was 29 in The Hollywood Gad-About as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1934
Poster of British Agent
British Agent
William Gargan was 29 in British Agent as 'Bob Medill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of Strictly Dynamite
Strictly Dynamite
William Gargan was 28 in Strictly Dynamite as 'Georgie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1934
Poster of Four Frightened People
Four Frightened People
William Gargan was 28 in Four Frightened People as 'Stewart Corder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1934
Poster of Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
William Gargan was 28 in Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men as 'Red Branahan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1933
Poster of Night Flight
Night Flight
William Gargan was 28 in Night Flight as 'Brazilian Pilot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1933
Poster of Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter
William Gargan was 28 in Headline Shooter as 'Bill Allen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1933
Poster of Emergency Call
Emergency Call
William Gargan was 27 in Emergency Call as 'Steve Brennan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1933
Poster of The Story of Temple Drake
The Story of Temple Drake
William Gargan was 27 in The Story of Temple Drake as 'Stephen Benbow'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1933
Poster of Sweepings
Sweepings
William Gargan was 27 in Sweepings as 'Gene Pardway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils
William Gargan was 27 in Lucky Devils as 'Bob Hughes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of The Animal Kingdom
The Animal Kingdom
William Gargan was 27 in The Animal Kingdom as 'Regan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1932
Poster of The Sport Parade
The Sport Parade
William Gargan was 27 in The Sport Parade as 'Johnny Baker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1932
Poster of Rain
Rain
William Gargan was 27 in Rain as 'Sergeant Tim O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1932
Poster of The Misleading Lady
The Misleading Lady
William Gargan was 26 in The Misleading Lady as 'Fitzpatrick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1932
Poster of Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader
William Gargan was 25 in Follow the Leader as 'A Gangster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1930

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 The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
William Gargan was 50+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Officer Bragan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
William Gargan was 49+ in The George Gobel Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
William Gargan was 48+ in The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1953
Poster of Martin Kane, Private Eye
Martin Kane, Private Eye
William Gargan was 44+ in Martin Kane, Private Eye
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
William Gargan was 43+ in Studio One as 'Con McTaggart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948