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William Schallert

Actor
Died May 8, 2016 (93 years)
William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016, Height 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. He is known for his roles on Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1959), Death Valley Days (1955–1962), and The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966).

Schallert was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edwin Francis Schallert, a longtime drama critic for the Los Angeles Times, and Elza Emily Schallert (née Baumgarten), a magazine writer and radio host. He began acting while a student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) but left to become an Army Air Corps fighter pilot in World War II. He returned to UCLA after the war and graduated in 1946.

After graduating from UCLA, Schallert began his acting career in the theater. He appeared in several productions at the Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, including a staging of W. Somerset Maugham's Rain in 1948, which was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

Schallert made his television debut in 1951, and he quickly became a familiar face on the small screen. He appeared in numerous guest roles on shows such as The Adventures of Superman, The Twilight Zone, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. He also had recurring roles on The Patty Duke Show, The Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Torkelsons.

In addition to his work on television, Schallert also appeared in several films, including The Bridges of Toko-Ri (1954), The Apartment (1960), and The Sting (1973).

Schallert died in Pacific Palisades, California, in 2016, at the age of 93. He was survived by his wife, Leah Waggner, and their four children.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Dick Van Dyke Show
  • Bonanza
  • The Carol Burnett Show
  • Highway to Heaven
  • The Rifleman
  • Day of the Outlaw
  • Pacific Blue
  • That Girl
  • The Lucy Show
  • Hangar 18
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
  • Father Knows Best
  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
  • One Step Beyond
  • Invasion, U.S.A.
  • Death Valley Days
  • The Rebel
  • The Incident
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special
  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie
  • Four Star Playhouse
  • Steve Canyon
  • Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
  • To Dance with Olivia
Known For
  • In the Heat of the Night
  • Innerspace
  • The Incredible Shrinking Man
  • Colossus: The Forbin Project
  • Green Lantern: First Flight
  • Lonely Are the Brave
  • Charley Varrick
  • The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
  • Bag of Bones
  • The Patty Duke Show
  • The Man from Planet X
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
  • Speedway
  • Teachers
  • The Strongest Man in the World
  • Sam Whiskey
  • Hangar 18
  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
  • War and Remembrance
  • Shield for Murder
  • The Torkelsons
  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie
  • The Incident

Filmography

2012
Steve Harvey (TV Series) · as Judge Gaffney
2011
Bag of Bones (TV Series) · as Max Devore
2011
2 Broke Girls (TV Series) · as Elevator Operator
2010
The Deep End (TV Series)
2009
Green Lantern: First Flight · as Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
2008
True Blood (TV Series) · as Maire Norris
2008
Recount · as Justice John Paul Stevens
2007
Sweetzer · as Barnaby
2005
Close to Home (TV Series) · as Harold Jensen
2005
My Name Is Earl (TV Series) · as Dr. Rudin
2005
How I Met Your Mother (TV Series) · as Brady
2005
2005
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (TV Series) · as David
2005
Medium (TV Series) · as J. Donald Kessinger
2004
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) · as Ken
2004
'Duel': A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg · as Dr. Arthur Bramson In "the Incredible Shrinking Man".
2002
What's New Scooby-Doo? (TV Series) · as Professor Pomfrit (voice)
2001
According to Jim (TV Series) · as Ed
2001
The Zeta Project (TV Series)
2000
Son of the Beach (TV Series)
1999
Family Law (TV Series)
1999
1997
The Angry Beavers (TV Series)
1997
The Second Civil War · as Secretary Of Defense
1997
To Dance with Olivia · as Judge Shelton
1996
Harvey · as Judge Gaffney
1996
Jumanji (TV Series) · as Dr. Cahill
1996
Pacific Blue (TV Series) · as Walter
1994
ER (TV Series) · as Mitchell Jennings
1994
Sweet Justice (TV Series) · as Ymdale
1994
Shake, Rattle and Rock! · as Judge Boone
1994
Rebel Highway (TV Series) · as Judge Boon
1994
The Good Life (1994) (TV Series) · as Judge Milligan
1993
Beethoven's 2nd · as Steve - M.c. At Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
1993
1993
Matinee · as Dr. Grabow, Dds
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) · as Varani
1992
Melrose Place (TV Series) · as Dr. Curtis
1992
Fish Police (TV Series) · as Additional Voices
1991
House Party 2 · as Dean Kramer
1991
The Torkelsons (TV Series) · as Wesley "boarder" Hodges
1991
1991
Dinosaurs (TV Series) · as Wesayso Scientist (voice)
1991
1990
1990
Timeless Tales from Hallmark (TV Series) · as Cast
1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose (TV Series) · as Harrison Kohler
1990
Dream On (TV Series)
1990
The Incident · as Wallace
1989
Cross of Fire (TV Series) · as Reverend
1989
Cross Fire · as Reverend
1989
Quantum Leap (TV Series) · as Judge Eugene Haller
1989
Coach (TV Series) · as Bert Wilkins
1988
Murphy Brown (TV Series) · as Ken Hamilton
1988
War and Remembrance (TV Series) · as Harry Hopkins
1988
Midnight Caller (TV Series) · as Paul Drude
1988
Roseanne (TV Series) · as Martin Lane
1988
In the Heat of the Night (TV Series) · as Carl Tibbetts
1988
1987
'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy · as Willem (voice)
1987
A Year in the Life (TV Series) · as Larry
1987
Sparky's Magic Piano · as Narrator
1987
Innerspace · as Dr. Greenbush
1986
1986
1986
Wildfire (TV Series) · as Cast
1986
The New Gidget (TV Series) · as Russ Lawrence
1986
1986
Matlock (TV Series)
1985
North and South (TV Series) · as Gen. Robert E. Lee
1985
The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible (TV Series) · as Joseph's Father
1985
1985
Galtar and the Golden Lance (TV Series) · as Additional Voices
1985
Gidget's Summer Reunion · as Russ Lawrence
1984
Teachers · as Horn
1984
1984
The Pink Panther and Sons (TV Series) · as Additional Voices
1984
Santa Barbara (TV Series) · as Roger Wainwright
1984
Gremlins · as Father Bartlett (uncredited)
1984
The Duck Factory (TV Series) · as Skip's Father
1984
Amazons · as Congressman Stanford Barstow
1984
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) · as Bishop Rodimer
1983
Through Naked Eyes · as Terry Parrish
1983
1983
Hotel (TV Series)
1983
1983
The New Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) · as Mr. Bloomgarden
1983
Grace Kelly · as Father Tucker
1982
St. Elsewhere (TV Series)
1982
Matt Houston (TV Series)
1981
Simon & Simon (TV Series)
1981
The Smurfs (TV Series) · as Additional Voices
1980
Hangar 18 · as Professor Mills
1980
Magnum, P.I. (TV Series)
1980
Enos (TV Series) · as Announcer
1980
1979
The Jerk · as Judge M.a. Loring
1979
Archie Bunker's Place (TV Series) · as Dr. Wakeford
1979
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (TV Series) · as Mayor Hawkins
1979
Blind Ambition (TV Series) · as Herbert Kalmbach
1979
Ike: The War Years · as Gen. Mark Clark
1979
Ike: The War Years (TV Series) · as Gen. Mark Clark
1979
Legends of the Super Heroes · as Retired Man
1979
Legends of the Super-Heroes (TV Series) · as Retired Man/scarlet Cyclone
1978
Little Women (TV Series) · as Jonathan March
1978
Dinky Dog (TV Series) · as Additional Voices
1978
The Paper Chase (TV Series) · as Cromwell
1977
Lou Grant (TV Series) · as Larry Hill
1977
CHiPs (TV Series) · as Rev. Warmer
1977
Tail Gunner Joe · as Gen. Zwicker
1977
1976
Tunnel Vision · as Francis X. Cody
1976
The Nancy Walker Show (TV Series) · as Teddy Futterman
1976
1976
All's Fair (TV Series)
1976
The Bionic Woman (TV Series)
1975
One Day at a Time (TV Series) · as Mr. Morton
1975
Ellery Queen (TV Series)
1975
Switch (TV Series) · as Wayne Buford
1975
The Strongest Man in the World · as Prof. Quigley
1974
Death Sentence · as Tanner
1974
These Are the Days (TV Series) · as Mr. Harmon
1974
1974
Remember When · as Dick Hodges
1974
Manhunter (TV Series)
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man (TV Series) · as Lorin Sandusky
1973
Charley Varrick · as Bill Horton
1973
Love Story (TV Series) · as Jones
1973
Peege · as Dad
1973
Hijack! · as Frank Kleiner
1973
The Girl with Something Extra (TV Series) · as Mr. Everett
1973
Police Story (TV Series)
1973
Barnaby Jones (TV Series) · as Mr. Freels
1972
1972
The Waltons (TV Series)
1972
Maude (TV Series) · as Leon Harrison
1972
Banacek (TV Series) · as Leo Osburn
1972
The Delphi Bureau (TV Series) · as Maury Stapleton
1972
Kung Fu (TV Series) · as Willis Roper
1972
Man on a String · as William Connaught
1971
Funny Face (TV Series)
1971
Man and the City (TV Series)
1971
Owen Marshall, Counselor At Law (TV Series) · as Darryl Williamson
1971
Escape · as Senator Lewis Harrison
1970
The Partridge Family (TV Series) · as Red Woodloe
1970
Colossus: The Forbin Project · as Cia Director Grauber
1969
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes · as Professor Quigley
1969
Love, American Style (TV Series) · as Louis (segment "love And Carmen Lopez")
1969
Bracken's World (TV Series) · as Patterson
1969
Room 222 (TV Series)
1969
1969
Sam Whiskey · as Mr. Perkins
1969
Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV Series) · as Brian Cullen
1968
1968
The Mod Squad (TV Series)
1968
Land of the Giants (TV Series) · as Dr. Arno
1968
Hawaii Five-O (TV Series) · as Defense Counsel Herbert
1968
Speedway · as Abel Esterlake
1967
Will Penny · as Dr. Fraker
1967
Hour of the Gun · as Judge Herman Spicer
1967
The Carol Burnett Show (TV Series) · as Court Bailiff
1967
1967
1967
In the Heat of the Night · as Mayor Schubert
1967
Ironside (TV Series)
1967
CBS Playhouse (TV Series)
1966
1966
Mission: Impossible (TV Series) · as Dr. Harrison Selby
1966
The Rat Patrol (TV Series) · as Dr. Schneidermann
1966
That Girl (TV Series)
1966
Star Trek (TV Series) · as Nilz Baris
1965
Get Smart (TV Series)
1965
The Wild Wild West (TV Series) · as Rufus Kraus
1965
The F.B.I. (TV Series) · as Ed Crawford
1964
Bewitched (TV Series)
1964
Archie · as Mr. Andrews
1963
The Patty Duke Show (TV Series) · as Martin Lane
1963
Shotgun Wedding · as Preacher Parsons
1962
Combat! (TV Series) · as Maj. Fisher
1962
Stoney Burke (TV Series)
1962
The Lucy Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Cresant
1962
Empire (TV Series) · as Sully Mason
1962
Ensign O'Toole (TV Series) · as Douglas Harper
1962
McKeever and the Colonel (TV Series) · as Morgan Purcell
1962
The Virginian (TV Series) · as Harry Foley
1962
Sam Benedict (TV Series)
1962
The Lloyd Bridges Show (TV Series) · as The Ballad Singer
1962
1962
Paradise Alley · as Jack Williams
1961
Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) · as Dorsey
1961
The New Breed (TV Series) · as Gilbert Condon
1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Series) · as Rev. Kirk
1961
Dr. Kildare (TV Series) · as Tom Scola
1961
Hazel (TV Series) · as Kemper
1961
The Dick Powell Show (TV Series) · as Lt. Johnson
1961
87th Precinct (TV Series)
1961
Follow The Sun (TV Series) · as Fred Bagby
1961
Gunslinger (TV Series) · as Lt. Gilmore
1960
The Law and Mr. Jones (TV Series) · as Lt. Johnson
1960
Stagecoach West (TV Series) · as Aeneas Longbridge
1960
The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) · as Sam Becker
1960
Dante (TV Series) · as Earl Fenner
1960
SurfSide 6 (TV Series) · as Marty Kemp
1960
Insight (TV Series) · as Wendall
1960
Michael Shayne (TV Series) · as Arthur Devlin
1960
Checkmate (TV Series) · as Andy Winston
1960
Thriller (TV Series) · as Prof. John Macfarland ('friend Of The Dead')
1960
Coronado 9 (TV Series)
1960
The Gallant Hours · as Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
1960
Johnny Midnight (TV Series) · as Richard Bissell
1959
Shotgun Slade (TV Series) · as Gunnar Yensen
1959
The Detectives (1959) (TV Series) · as Paul Langley
1959
Pillow Talk · as Hotel Clerk
1959
Philip Marlowe (TV Series)
1959
The Rebel (TV Series) · as Charles Ashbaugh
1959
Five Fingers (TV Series) · as Middletown Hotel Clerk
1959
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) · as Policeman
1959
Johnny Ringo (TV Series) · as Mr. Ferris
1959
Wichita Town (TV Series)
1959
Men into Space (TV Series) · as Dr. David Orrin
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (TV Series) · as Mr. Leander Pomfritt
1959
Hennesey (TV Series) · as Conrad Musk
1959
Lock-Up (TV Series)
1959
The June Allyson Show (TV Series) · as Lt. Barnes
1959
Bonanza (TV Series) · as George Norton
1959
Blue Denim · as George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
1959
1959
The Beat Generation · as Father Dinelli
1959
The Untouchables (TV Series) · as Edward Garth
1959
One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Lenny
1959
Black Saddle (TV Series) · as Chet Mallet
1959
Rawhide (TV Series) · as Lt. Hill
1958
Torpedo Run · as Captain Of The Bluefin
1958
Some Came Running · as Al (jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
1958
U.S. Marshal (TV Series) · as Charles P. Cahill
1958
77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) · as Steve Alexander
1958
Bat Masterson (TV Series) · as Dr. Harold Dunsmore
1958
Lawman (TV Series)
1958
1958
The Texan (TV Series)
1958
The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) · as Bert Rose
1958
Peter Gunn (TV Series)
1958
Steve Canyon (TV Series) · as Major Karl Richmond
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series) · as Craig The Bartender
1958
Cry Terror! · as Henderson, Bank Representative
1958
Juvenile Jungle · as Bit Role
1958
Sea Hunt (TV Series)
1957
The Tarnished Angels · as Ted Baker
1957
The Monolith Monsters · as Weatherman
1957
The Story of Mankind · as Earl Of Warwick
1957
Man in the Shadow · as Jim Shaney
1957
Man on Fire · as Charles (uncredited)
1957
Zorro (1957) (TV Series) · as San Fernando Innkeeper
1957
The Gray Ghost (TV Series) · as Ebans
1957
Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) · as Wilson
1957
Maverick (TV Series)
1957
Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Dr. Bradbury
1957
Wagon Train (TV Series) · as Eliott Drake
1957
Sugarfoot (TV Series) · as Cole
1957
1957
Band of Angels · as Union Lieutenant
1957
Meet McGraw (TV Series) · as Hafey
1957
Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) · as Mr. Bloomgarden
1957
The Girl in the Kremlin · as Jacob Stalin
1957
The Incredible Shrinking Man · as Doctor Arthur Bramson
1957
The Silent Service (TV Series) · as Kennedy
1957
Code 3 (TV Series) · as Burt Mckinley
1957
Tales of Wells Fargo (TV Series) · as Paul Grieg
1957
The Tattered Dress · as Court Clerk
1957
O. Henry Playhouse (TV Series) · as Ramsey Phillips
1957
Mr. Adams and Eve (TV Series) · as Briggs
1957
Blondie (TV Series) · as Pete
1957
Whirlybirds (TV Series) · as Fred Jaffy
1956
Glory · as Party Guest
1956
Richard Diamond, Private Detective (TV Series) · as Johnny Prescott (uncredited)
1956
Written on the Wind · as Reporter
1956
Friendly Persuasion · as Young Husband (uncredited)
1956
Zane Grey Theater (TV Series) · as John Scott
1956
Playhouse 90 (TV Series) · as Commentator
1956
The Gale Storm Show (TV Series) · as Crewman At Piano
1956
Hey Jeannie! (TV Series) · as Herbert
1956
1956
Gunslinger · as Marshal Scott Hood
1956
Telephone Time (TV Series) · as Cast
1956
Raw Edge · as Missionary
1956
The Lone Ranger · as Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
1955
Hell's Horizon · as Capt. Ben Morgan
1955
Matinee Theater (TV Series)
1955
Crossroads (1955) (TV Series) · as Defense Attorney
1955
Screen Directors Playhouse (TV Series) · as Dilson - Young Lawyer
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) · as Lt. Gunderson
1955
Ford Star Jubilee (TV Series) · as Frederick Seward
1955
Gunsmoke (TV Series) · as Jake Spence
1955
Top of the World · as Harding
1955
An Annapolis Story · as Tony's Instructor
1955
Science Fiction Theatre (TV Series) · as Mr. Thomas
1955
Smoke Signal · as Private Livingston
1955
TV Reader's Digest (TV Series) · as Henry Thompson
1954
Black Tuesday · as Collins (uncredited)
1954
Disneyland (TV Series) · as Deputy Sheriff Denbigh
1954
Climax! (TV Series) · as David
1954
Father Knows Best (TV Series) · as Jennings
1954
Studio 57 (TV Series) · as Cast
1954
Lassie (TV Series)
1954
It's a Great Life (TV Series) · as 3rd Telephone Man
1954
1954
Tobor the Great · as Johnston - A Reporter
1954
Shield for Murder · as Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
1954
The Raid · as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
1954
The Whistler (TV Series) · as Cast
1954
The High and the Mighty · as Dispatcher
1954
Them! · as Ambulance Attendant
1954
Gog · as Engle
1954
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl · as Priest (uncredited)
1954
Riot in Cell Block 11 · as Reporter
1954
Waterfront (TV Series) · as Wayne Mosby
1953
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe (TV Series) · as Ted Richards
1953
The Man Behind the Badge (TV Series) · as Mr. Lyons
1953
The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) · as Roy Smith
1953
Port Sinister · as Collins
1953
1953
Sword of Venus · as Valmont
1953
You Are There (TV Series) · as Cast
1953
General Electric Theater (TV Series) · as Red Myers
1952
The Jazz Singer · as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
1952
Torpedo Alley · as Undetermined Role
1952
Invasion, U.S.A. · as Third Newscaster
1952
Rose of Cimarron · as Gold Bullion Guard
1952
Flat Top · as Ens. Longfellow
1952
Captive Women · as Carver, The Mutate Traitor
1952
Mr. & Mrs. North (TV Series)
1952
Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre (TV Series) · as Union Official
1952
Cavalcade of America (TV Series) · as Army Lieutenant
1952
Four Star Playhouse (TV Series) · as Johnson
1952
This Is The Life (TV Series) · as The Innkeeper
1952
Holiday for Sinners · as Priest
1952
1952
Storm Over Tibet · as Aylen
1952
Just This Once · as Secretary
1952
Paula · as Reporter
1952
Hoodlum Empire · as Inquiry Clerk
1952
Singin' in the Rain · as Messenger On Screen (uncredited)
1952
Death Valley Days (TV Series) · as Dave Meiser
1952
Rebound (TV Series) · as Watchman
1951
Hallmark Hall Of Fame (TV Series) · as Dr. Janeway
1951
Anne of the Indies · as Pirate
1951
Bannerline · as Cass
1951
The Red Badge of Courage · as Union Soldier (uncredited)
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Lt. Lawton
1951
The Red Skelton Show (TV Series) · as Edward R. Furrow
1951
The People Against O'Hara · as Intern With Ambulance (uncredited)
1951
The Man from Planet X · as Dr. Mears
1951
M · as Rorschach Test Subject
1951
Belle Le Grand · as Clerk
1950
The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Mr. Lewis - Sponsor Executive
1950
1950
The Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) · as Thompson
1950
Lonely Heart Bandits · as Dave Clark
1950
Perfect Strangers · as Jury Selection Committee Man
1950
Space Patrol (TV Series) · as Craig
1949
The Reckless Moment · as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
1949
Family Theatre (TV Series) · as Pvt. Wheeler
1949
Mighty Joe Young · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1949
Fireside Theatre (TV Series) · as Cast
1947
The Foxes of Harrow · as Philadelphia Banker

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