1922-07-06 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) 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.
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Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! | Self | 2021-02-13 |
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Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins | Self | 2014-10-12 |
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Green Lantern: First Flight | Appa Ali Apsa (voice) | 2009-07-28 |
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Sweetzer | Barnaby | 2007-08-13 |
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Edgar G. Ulmer – Der Mann im Off | Self | 2004-09-04 |
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The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights | Martin Lane | 1999-01-01 |
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To Dance with Olivia | Judge Shelton | 1997-03-09 |
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The Second Civil War | Secretary of Defense | 1997-12-04 |
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Harvey | Judge Gaffney | 1996-10-19 |
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A Century of Science Fiction | Self | 1996-01-01 |
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Shake, Rattle and Rock! | Judge Boone | 1994-08-26 |
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Matinee | Dr. Grabow, DDS | 1993-01-29 |
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Beethoven's 2nd | Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited) | 1993-12-14 |
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Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | Judge | 1993-09-09 |
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Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levis Story | Landrum Bolling | 1991-01-13 |
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Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love | Sheriff | 1991-05-12 |
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House Party 2 | Dean Kramer | 1991-10-23 |
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The Incident | Wallace | 1990-03-04 |
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Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis | Mr. Pomfritt | 1988-02-21 |
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Innerspace | Dr. Greenbush | 1987-07-01 |
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The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy | Willem (voice) | 1987-12-13 |
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Under the Influence | Cade | 1986-09-28 |
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Gidget's Summer Reunion | Russ Lawrence | 1985-06-01 |
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Amazons | Congressman Stanford Barstow | 1984-01-29 |
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Teachers | Horn | 1984-10-05 |
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Gremlins | Father Bartlett (uncredited) | 1984-06-08 |
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Grace Kelly | Father Tucker | 1983-02-21 |
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Twilight Zone: The Movie | Father | 1983-06-24 |
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Through Naked Eyes | Terry Parrish | 1983-12-11 |
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Hangar 18 | Professor Mills | 1980-07-01 |
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Doomsday Chronicles | Host | 1979-01-01 |
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The Jerk | Judge M.A. Loring | 1979-12-14 |
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Ike | Gen. Mark Clark | 1979-05-03 |
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Legends of the Super Heroes | Retired Man | 1979-01-18 |
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Confessions of the D.A. Man | 1978-01-20 | |
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The Stableboy's Christmas | The Innkeeper | 1978-12-01 |
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Tail Gunner Joe | Gen. Zwicker | 1977-02-06 |
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Tunnel Vision | Francis X. Cody | 1976-03-12 |
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Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway | Harry | 1976-09-27 |
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Promise Him Anything | Silver | 1975-05-14 |
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The Strongest Man in the World | Prof. Quigley | 1975-02-06 |
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Remember When | Dick Hodges | 1974-03-23 |
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Death Sentence | Tanner | 1974-10-02 |
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Charley Varrick | Bill Horton | 1973-09-19 |
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Partners in Crime | Oscar | 1973-03-24 |
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Hijack! | Frank Kleiner | 1973-09-26 |
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Man on a String | William Connaught | 1972-02-18 |
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Escape | Senator Lewis Harrison | 1971-04-06 |
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Colossus: The Forbin Project | CIA Director Grauber | 1970-04-08 |
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Sam Whiskey | Mr. Perkins | 1969-04-01 |
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes | Professor Quigley | 1969-12-29 |
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Speedway | Abel Esterlake | 1968-06-07 |
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Will Penny | Dr. Fraker | 1967-12-19 |
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Hour of the Gun | Judge Herman Spicer | 1967-11-01 |
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In the Heat of the Night | Mayor Schubert | 1967-08-02 |
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Philbert (Three's a Crowd) | Griff M. | 1963-04-15 |
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Shotgun Wedding | Preacher Parsons | 1963-01-01 |
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Lonely are the Brave | Harry | 1962-05-24 |
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Paradise Alley | Jack Williams | 1962-01-02 |
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The Gallant Hours | 1960-06-13 | |
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The Gallant Hours | Thomas G. Lamphier Jr. | 1960-06-13 |
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Blue Denim | George - Bank Vice President (uncredited) | 1959-07-30 |
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The Beat Generation | Father Dinelli | 1959-07-03 |
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Pillow Talk | Hotel Clerk | 1959-10-07 |
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Day of the Outlaw | 1959-07-01 | |
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Torpedo Run | Captain of the Bluefin | 1958-10-24 |
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Some Came Running | Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited) | 1958-12-25 |
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Cry Terror! | Henderson, Bank Representative | 1958-05-02 |
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The Hired Man | Mr. Clay | 1957-09-10 |
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Man in the Shadow | Jim Shaney | 1957-12-12 |
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Man on Fire | Charles (uncredited) | 1957-08-22 |
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The Girl in the Kremlin | Jacob Stalin | 1957-04-11 |
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Circle of the Day | Reporter | 1957-05-30 |
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The Incredible Shrinking Man | Doctor Arthur Bramson | 1957-02-22 |
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The Tarnished Angels | Ted Baker | 1957-11-21 |
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The Tattered Dress | Court Clerk | 1957-03-14 |
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The Monolith Monsters | Weatherman | 1957-12-01 |
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Massacre at Sand Creek | Defense Attorney | 1956-12-27 |
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The Lone Ranger | Clive - Secretary (uncredited) | 1956-02-25 |
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Raw Edge | Missionary | 1956-03-24 |
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Friendly Persuasion | Young Husband (uncredited) | 1956-10-30 |
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Forbidden Area | TV Announcer | 1956-10-04 |
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Gunslinger | Marshal Scott Hood | 1956-06-01 |
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Written on the Wind | Reporter | 1956-10-04 |
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Top of the World | Harding | 1955-05-01 |
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Hell's Horizon | Capt. Ben Morgan | 1955-12-31 |
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Bobby Ware Is Missing | Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) | 1955-10-23 |
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Smoke Signal | Private Livingston | 1955-03-01 |
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Riot in Cell Block 11 | Reporter | 1954-02-18 |
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The High and the Mighty | Dispatcher | 1954-07-03 |
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Tobor the Great | Johnston - a Reporter | 1954-09-01 |
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Down Three Dark Streets | Ben | 1954-09-03 |
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The Raid | Rebel Soldier (uncredited) | 1954-08-04 |
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Shield for Murder | Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker | 1954-08-27 |
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Gog | Engle | 1954-06-04 |
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Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl | Priest (uncredited) | 1954-05-20 |
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Them! | Ambulance Attendant | 1954-06-16 |
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Black Tuesday | Collins (uncredited) | 1954-12-31 |
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Sword of Venus | Valmont | 1953-02-20 |
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Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe | Ted Richards | 1953-02-17 |
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Port Sinister | Collins | 1953-04-10 |
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The Jazz Singer | Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited) | 1953-02-14 |
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Paula | Reporter | 1952-05-15 |
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Hoodlum Empire | Inquiry Clerk | 1952-04-15 |
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Storm Over Tibet | Aylen | 1952-07-01 |
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Singin' in the Rain | Messenger on Screen (uncredited) | 1952-04-10 |
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Captive Women | Carver, the Mutate traitor | 1952-10-10 |
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Flat Top | Ens. Longfellow | 1952-10-26 |
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Rose of Cimarron | Gold Bullion Guard | 1952-01-28 |
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Bannerline | Cass | 1951-10-12 |
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The People Against O'Hara | Intern with Ambulance (uncredited) | 1951-09-01 |
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The Red Badge of Courage | Union Soldier (uncredited) | 1951-09-27 |
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The Man from Planet X | Dr. Mears | 1951-04-27 |
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Lonely Heart Bandits | Dave Clark | 1950-08-29 |
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Mighty Joe Young | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | 1949-07-27 |
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The Reckless Moment | Police Lieutenant (uncredited) | 1949-12-09 |
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Doctor Jim | George Brant | 1947-01-01 |
