William Bendix
American actor (1906–1964)
William Bendix was an American film, radio, and television actor, known for his portrayals of rough, blue-collar characters. He gained significant recognition for his role in Wake Island, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bendix is also remembered for playing Chester A. Riley, the earnest and clumsy aircraft plant worker, in both the radio and television versions of The Life of Riley. Additionally, he portrayed baseball legend Babe Ruth in The Babe Ruth Story. Bendix frequently co-starred with Alan Ladd, appearing in ten films together; both actors died in 1964.
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Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 52 films (1942–1964) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 9 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Young And The Brave | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. & A. C. Lyles Productions Inc. | 84 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1964 | Young Fury | Paramount Pictures Corp. & A. C. Lyles Productions Inc. | 80 min | 35mm | Color | sound |