William Schallert
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 6, 1922
- Died
- May 8, 2016
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! 2021
as Self
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins 2014
as Self
Green Lantern: First Flight 2009
as Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
Recount 2008
as Justice John Paul Stevens
- Sweetzer
Sweetzer 2007
as Barnaby
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen 2004
as Self
The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights 1999
as Martin Lane
The Second Civil War 1997
as Secretary of Defense
To Dance with Olivia 1997
as Judge Shelton
Harvey 1996
as Judge Gaffney
A Century of Science Fiction 1996
as Self
Shake, Rattle and Rock! 1994
as Judge Boone
Beethoven's 2nd 1993
as Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's 1993
as Judge
Matinee 1993
as Dr. Grabow (uncredited)
House Party 2 1991
as Dean Kramer
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love 1991
as Sheriff
Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin Story 1991
as Landrum Bolling
The Incident 1990
as Wallace
Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis 1988
as Mr. Pomfritt
The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy 1987
as Willem (voice)
Innerspace 1987
as Dr. Greenbush
Houston: The Legend of Texas 1986
as Narrator (voice)
Under the Influence 1986
as Cade
Gidget's Summer Reunion 1985
as Russ Lawrence
Teachers 1984
as Horn
Gremlins 1984
as Father Bartlett (uncredited)
Amazons 1984
as Congressman Stanford Barstow
Through Naked Eyes 1983
as Terry Parrish
Twilight Zone: The Movie 1983
as Father
Grace Kelly 1983
as Father Tucker
Hangar 18 1980
as Professor Mills
The Jerk 1979
as Judge M.A. Loring
Ike 1979
as Gen. Mark Clark
Legends of the Super Heroes 1979
as Retired Man
Doomsday Chronicles 1979
as Host
The Stableboy's Christmas 1978
as The Innkeeper
Confessions of the D.A. Man 1978
Actor
Tail Gunner Joe 1977
as Gen. Zwicker
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway 1976
as Harry
Tunnel Vision 1976
as Francis X. Cody
Promise Him Anything 1975
as Silver
The Strongest Man in the World 1975
as Prof. Quigley
Death Sentence 1974
as Tanner
Remember When 1974
as Dick Hodges
Hijack! 1973
as Frank Kleiner
Charley Varrick 1973
as Bill Horton
Partners in Crime 1973
as Oscar
The Trial of the Catonsville Nine 1972
as Judge
Man on a String 1972
as William Connaught
Escape 1971
as Senator Lewis Harrison
Colossus: The Forbin Project 1970
as CIA Director Grauber
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 1969
as Professor Quigley
Sam Whiskey 1969
as Mr. Perkins
Speedway 1968
as Abel Esterlake
Will Penny 1967
as Dr. Fraker
Hour of the Gun 1967
as Judge Herman Spicer
In the Heat of the Night 1967
as Mayor Schubert
Archie 1964
as Fred Andrews
Philbert (Three's a Crowd) 1963
as Griff M.
Shotgun Wedding 1963
as Preacher Parsons
Lonely are the Brave 1962
as Harry
Paradise Alley 1962
as Jack Williams
- Alcatraz Express
Alcatraz Express 1961
Actor
The Gallant Hours 1960
Actor, as Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
Pillow Talk 1959
as Hotel Clerk
Blue Denim 1959
as George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
The Beat Generation 1959
as Father Dinelli
Day of the Outlaw 1959
Actor
Some Came Running 1958
as Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
Torpedo Run 1958
as Captain of the Bluefin
Cry Terror! 1958
as Henderson, Bank Representative
Man in the Shadow 1957
as Jim Shaney
The Monolith Monsters 1957
as Weatherman
The Tarnished Angels 1957
as Ted Baker
The Hired Man 1957
as Mr. Clay
Man on Fire 1957
as Charles (uncredited)
Circle of the Day 1957
as Reporter
The Girl in the Kremlin 1957
as Jacob Stalin
The Tattered Dress 1957
as Court Clerk
The Incredible Shrinking Man 1957
as Doctor Arthur Bramson
Massacre at Sand Creek 1956
as Defense Attorney
Friendly Persuasion 1956
as Young Husband (uncredited)
- Forbidden Area
Forbidden Area 1956
as TV Announcer
Written on the Wind 1956
as Reporter
Gunslinger 1956
as Marshal Scott Hood
Raw Edge 1956
as Missionary
The Lone Ranger 1956
as Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
Hell's Horizon 1955
as Capt. Ben Morgan
Bobby Ware Is Missing 1955
as Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
Top of the World 1955
as Harding
Smoke Signal 1955
as Private Livingston
Black Tuesday 1954
as Collins (uncredited)
Down Three Dark Streets 1954
as Ben
Tobor the Great 1954
as Johnston - a Reporter
Shield for Murder 1954
as Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
The Raid 1954
as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
The High and the Mighty 1954
as Dispatcher
Them! 1954
as Ambulance Attendant
Gog 1954
as Engle
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl 1954
as Priest (uncredited)
Riot in Cell Block 11 1954
as Reporter
Port Sinister 1953
as Collins
Sword of Venus 1953
as Valmont
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe 1953
as Ted Richards
The Jazz Singer 1953
as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Flat Top 1952
as Ens. Longfellow
Captive Women 1952
as Carver, the Mutate traitor
Storm Over Tibet 1952
as Aylen
Paula 1952
as Reporter
Hoodlum Empire 1952
as Inquiry Clerk
Singin' in the Rain 1952
as Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
Rose of Cimarron 1952
as Gold Bullion Guard
Bannerline 1951
as Cass
The Red Badge of Courage 1951
as Union Soldier (uncredited)
The People Against O'Hara 1951
as Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
The Man from Planet X 1951
as Dr. Mears
M 1951
as Rorschach Test Subject (uncredited)
Lonely Heart Bandits 1950
as Dave Clark
The Reckless Moment 1949
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young 1949
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Doctor Jim
Doctor Jim 1947
as George Brant
Credits from TMDB.