William Bendix

William Bendix

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayJan 14, 1906
Death1964-12-14
BiographyWilliam Bendix (January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) 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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Known For

Overland Trail
Ended

Overland Trail

as Frederick Thomas Kelly
The Life of Riley
Ended

The Life of Riley

as Chester A. Riley

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