1922-07-06 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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.
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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: The Man Off-Screen | 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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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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Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | Judge | 1993-09-09 |
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Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love | Sheriff | 1991-05-12 |
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Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levis 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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The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy | Willem (voice) | 1987-12-13 |
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Innerspace | Dr. Greenbush | 1987-07-01 |
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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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Gremlins | Father Bartlett (uncredited) | 1984-06-08 |
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Teachers | Horn | 1984-10-05 |
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Amazons | Congressman Stanford Barstow | 1984-01-29 |
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Twilight Zone: The Movie | Father | 1983-06-24 |
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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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Hangar 18 | Professor Mills | 1980-07-01 |
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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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The Jerk | Judge M.A. Loring | 1979-12-14 |
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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 | 1975-05-15 |
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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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Partners in Crime | Oscar | 1973-03-24 |
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Hijack! | Frank Kleiner | 1973-09-26 |
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Charley Varrick | Bill Horton | 1973-09-19 |
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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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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes | Professor Quigley | 1969-12-29 |
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Sam Whiskey | Mr. Perkins | 1969-04-01 |
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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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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 | 1960-06-13 | |
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The Gallant Hours | Thomas G. Lamphier Jr. | 1960-06-13 |
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Day of the Outlaw | 1959-07-01 | |
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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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Blue Denim | George - Bank Vice President (uncredited) | 1959-07-30 |
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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 Incredible Shrinking Man | Doctor Arthur Bramson | 1957-02-22 |
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The Girl in the Kremlin | Jacob Stalin | 1957-04-11 |
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The Hired Man | Mr. Clay | 1957-09-10 |
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The Tarnished Angels | Ted Baker | 1957-11-21 |
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Man in the Shadow | Jim Shaney | 1957-12-12 |
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The Tattered Dress | Court Clerk | 1957-03-14 |
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Man on Fire | Charles (uncredited) | 1957-08-22 |
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The Monolith Monsters | Weatherman | 1957-12-01 |
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Gunslinger | Marshal Scott Hood | 1956-06-01 |
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Friendly Persuasion | Young Husband (uncredited) | 1956-11-25 |
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The Lone Ranger | Clive - Secretary (uncredited) | 1956-02-25 |
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Forbidden Area | TV Announcer | 1956-10-04 |
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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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Written on the Wind | Reporter | 1956-10-04 |
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Smoke Signal | Private Livingston | 1955-03-01 |
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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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Top of the World | Harding | 1955-05-01 |
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Black Tuesday | Collins (uncredited) | 1954-12-31 |
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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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Tobor the Great | Johnston - a Reporter | 1954-09-01 |
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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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The High and the Mighty | Dispatcher | 1954-07-03 |
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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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Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe | Ted Richards | 1953-02-17 |
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Singin' in the Rain | Messenger on Screen (uncredited) | 1952-04-09 |
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Flat Top | Ens. Longfellow | 1952-10-26 |
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Captive Women | Carver, the Mutate traitor | 1952-10-10 |
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Rose of Cimarron | Gold Bullion Guard | 1952-01-28 |
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Paula | Reporter | 1952-05-15 |
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Storm Over Tibet | Aylen | 1952-07-01 |
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Hoodlum Empire | Inquiry Clerk | 1952-04-15 |
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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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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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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 |
