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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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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Matinee | Dr. Grabow (uncredited) | 1993-01-29 |
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Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love | Sheriff | 1991-05-12 |
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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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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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Twilight Zone: The Movie | Father | 1983-06-24 |
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Through Naked Eyes | Terry Parrish | 1983-12-11 |
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Grace Kelly | Father Tucker | 1983-02-21 |
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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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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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The Strongest Man in the World | Prof. Quigley | 1975-02-06 |
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Promise Him Anything | Silver | 1975-05-14 |
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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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Partners in Crime | Oscar | 1973-03-24 |
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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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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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Will Penny | Dr. Fraker | 1967-12-19 |
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In the Heat of the Night | Mayor Schubert | 1967-08-02 |
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Hour of the Gun | Judge Herman Spicer | 1967-11-01 |
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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 | 1962-04-26 |
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Paradise Alley | Jack Williams | 1962-01-02 |
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Alcatraz Express | 1961-01-05 | |
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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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Day of the Outlaw | 1959-05-14 | |
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The Beat Generation | Father Dinelli | 1959-07-03 |
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Some Came Running | Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited) | 1958-12-25 |
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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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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 Incredible Shrinking Man | Doctor Arthur Bramson | 1957-02-22 |
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Circle of the Day | Reporter | 1957-05-30 |
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The Tarnished Angels | Ted Baker | 1957-11-21 |
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The Monolith Monsters | Weatherman | 1957-12-06 |
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The Girl in the Kremlin | Jacob Stalin | 1957-04-11 |
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The Tattered Dress | Court Clerk | 1957-03-14 |
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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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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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Written on the Wind | Reporter | 1956-10-04 |
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Friendly Persuasion | Young Husband (uncredited) | 1956-10-30 |
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Raw Edge | Missionary | 1956-03-24 |
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Bobby Ware Is Missing | Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) | 1955-10-23 |
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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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Top of the World | Harding | 1955-05-01 |
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Gog | Engle | 1954-06-04 |
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Them! | Ambulance Attendant | 1954-06-16 |
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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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Black Tuesday | Collins (uncredited) | 1954-12-31 |
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Riot in Cell Block 11 | Reporter | 1954-02-18 |
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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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Tobor the Great | Johnston - a Reporter | 1954-09-01 |
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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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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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Captive Women | Carver, the Mutate traitor | 1952-10-10 |
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Hoodlum Empire | Inquiry Clerk | 1952-04-15 |
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Rose of Cimarron | Gold Bullion Guard | 1952-01-28 |
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Flat Top | Ens. Longfellow | 1952-10-26 |
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Singin' in the Rain | Messenger on Screen (uncredited) | 1952-04-10 |
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Storm Over Tibet | Aylen | 1952-07-01 |
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Paula | Reporter | 1952-05-15 |
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The Red Badge of Courage | Union Soldier (uncredited) | 1951-09-27 |
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The People Against O'Hara | Intern with Ambulance (uncredited) | 1951-09-01 |
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The Man from Planet X | Dr. Mears | 1951-04-27 |
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Bannerline | Cass | 1951-10-12 |
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Lonely Heart Bandits | Dave Clark | 1950-08-29 |
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Mighty Joe Young | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | 1949-07-13 |
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The Reckless Moment | Police Lieutenant (uncredited) | 1949-12-09 |
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Doctor Jim | George Brant | 1947-01-01 |
