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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The Second Civil War | Secretary of Defense | 1997-12-04 |
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To Dance with Olivia | Judge Shelton | 1997-03-09 |
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A Century of Science Fiction | Self | 1996-01-01 |
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Harvey | Judge Gaffney | 1996-10-19 |
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Shake, Rattle and Rock! | Judge Boone | 1994-08-26 |
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Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | Judge | 1993-09-09 |
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Beethoven's 2nd | Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited) | 1993-12-14 |
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Matinee | Dr. Grabow, DDS | 1993-01-29 |
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Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin Story | Landrum Bolling | 1991-01-13 |
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House Party 2 | Dean Kramer | 1991-10-23 |
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Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love | Sheriff | 1991-05-12 |
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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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Teachers | Horn | 1984-10-05 |
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Amazons | Congressman Stanford Barstow | 1984-01-29 |
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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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Through Naked Eyes | Terry Parrish | 1983-12-11 |
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Twilight Zone: The Movie | Father | 1983-06-24 |
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Hangar 18 | Professor Mills | 1980-07-01 |
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The Jerk | Judge M.A. Loring | 1979-12-14 |
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Doomsday Chronicles | Host | 1979-01-01 |
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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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The Stableboy's Christmas | The Innkeeper | 1978-12-01 |
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Confessions of the D.A. Man | 1978-01-20 | |
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Tail Gunner Joe | Gen. Zwicker | 1977-02-06 |
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Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway | Harry | 1976-09-27 |
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Tunnel Vision | Francis X. Cody | 1976-03-12 |
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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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Death Sentence | Tanner | 1974-10-02 |
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Remember When | Dick Hodges | 1974-03-23 |
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Charley Varrick | Bill Horton | 1973-09-19 |
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Hijack! | Frank Kleiner | 1973-09-26 |
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Partners in Crime | Oscar | 1973-03-24 |
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Man on a String | William Connaught | 1972-02-18 |
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The Trial of the Catonsville Nine | 1972-05-15 | |
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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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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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Will Penny | Dr. Fraker | 1967-12-19 |
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Shotgun Wedding | Preacher Parsons | 1963-01-01 |
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Philbert (Three's a Crowd) | Griff M. | 1963-04-15 |
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Paradise Alley | Jack Williams | 1962-01-02 |
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Lonely are the Brave | Harry | 1962-05-24 |
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The Gallant Hours | Thomas G. Lamphier Jr. | 1960-06-13 |
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The Gallant Hours | 1960-06-13 | |
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Blue Denim | George - Bank Vice President (uncredited) | 1959-07-30 |
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Pillow Talk | Hotel Clerk | 1959-10-07 |
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The Beat Generation | Father Dinelli | 1959-07-03 |
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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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Cry Terror! | Henderson, Bank Representative | 1958-05-02 |
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Some Came Running | Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited) | 1958-12-25 |
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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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The Lone Ranger | Clive - Secretary (uncredited) | 1956-02-25 |
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Massacre at Sand Creek | Defense Attorney | 1956-12-27 |
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Raw Edge | Missionary | 1956-03-24 |
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Forbidden Area | TV Announcer | 1956-10-04 |
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Friendly Persuasion | Young Husband (uncredited) | 1956-10-30 |
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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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Bobby Ware Is Missing | Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) | 1955-10-23 |
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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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Smoke Signal | Private Livingston | 1955-03-01 |
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Black Tuesday | Collins (uncredited) | 1954-12-31 |
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Them! | Ambulance Attendant | 1954-06-16 |
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Riot in Cell Block 11 | Reporter | 1954-02-18 |
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Gog | Engle | 1954-06-04 |
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Tobor the Great | Johnston - a Reporter | 1954-09-01 |
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Shield for Murder | Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker | 1954-08-27 |
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The High and the Mighty | Dispatcher | 1954-07-03 |
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Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl | Priest (uncredited) | 1954-05-20 |
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The Raid | Rebel Soldier (uncredited) | 1954-08-04 |
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Down Three Dark Streets | Ben | 1954-09-03 |
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Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe | Ted Richards | 1953-02-17 |
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The Jazz Singer | Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited) | 1953-02-14 |
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Port Sinister | Collins | 1953-04-10 |
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Sword of Venus | Valmont | 1953-02-20 |
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Captive Women | Carver, the Mutate traitor | 1952-10-10 |
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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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Flat Top | Ens. Longfellow | 1952-10-26 |
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Paula | Reporter | 1952-05-15 |
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Rose of Cimarron | Gold Bullion Guard | 1952-01-28 |
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Singin' in the Rain | Messenger on Screen (uncredited) | 1952-04-10 |
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The Man from Planet X | Dr. Mears | 1951-04-27 |
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The People Against O'Hara | Intern with Ambulance (uncredited) | 1951-09-01 |
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Bannerline | Cass | 1951-10-12 |
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The Red Badge of Courage | Union Soldier (uncredited) | 1951-09-27 |
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Lonely Heart Bandits | Dave Clark | 1950-08-29 |
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The Reckless Moment | Police Lieutenant (uncredited) | 1949-12-09 |
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Mighty Joe Young | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | 1949-07-27 |
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Doctor Jim | George Brant | 1947-01-01 |
