Dick Wessel
actor (1913-1965)
Richard Michael Wessel was an American film actor who appeared in more than 270 films between 1935 and 1966. He is best remembered for his only leading role, a chilling portrayal of strangler Harry "Cueball" Lake in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946), and for his appearances as comic villains opposite The Three Stooges.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1943–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | A Gentle Gangster. | Phil Rosen | 7 reels | B&W | ||
| 1946 | Slappily Married. | Edward Bernds | 2 reels | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1947 | FRIGHT NIGHT. | Columbia Pictures. | 16 min | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1947 | Fright Night. | Edward Bernds | 17 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1965 | The Ugly Dachshund. | Walt Disney Productions. | 93 min | 35mm | Color | sound |