William Dennis Gargan (July 17, 1905February 17, 1979) was an American film, television and radio actor. He was the 5th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1967, and in 1941, was nominated for the

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for his role as Joe in '' They Knew What They Wanted''. He acted in decades of movies including parts in ''Follow the Leader'', ''Rain'', ''Night Flight'', ''Three Sons'', ''Isle of Destiny'' and many others. The role he was best known for was that of a private detective Martin Kane in the 1949–1952 radio-television series ''

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.'' In television, he was also in 39 episodes of '' The New Adventures of Martin Kane''.

Early years

Gargan was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was the younger brother of actor

Edward Gargan Edward Gargan (July 17, 1902 – February 19, 1964) was an American film and television actor. Career He was born of Irish parents in Brooklyn, New York. He was the elder brother of actor William Gargan. As soon as he had left college, he wen ...

, whose birthday July 17 he shared. His father was a detective, and his mother was a teacher. He graduated from St. James School in Brooklyn. On leaving school, Gargan became a salesman of

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whiskey to New York

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and then joined a detective agency.

Stage

While visiting his brother on a musical comedy stage, he was offered a stage job which he accepted. He began his stage career in ''Aloma of the South Seas''. He also appeared on stage in ''Animal Kingdom''.

Film

Gargan's first film was ''Rain''. Later, he played in ''

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'' and had character roles in many Hollywood productions, including starring in three films as detective

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. He was cast in a number of stereotypical Irish parts in films playing policemen, priests, reporters, and blustering adventurers. In 1945, he played Joe Gallagher in ''

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'', starring

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and

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In 1935, Gargan went to England and made several films. In 1940, Gargan was nominated for the

for his role as Joe, the foreman, in '' They Knew What They Wanted''.

Radio and television

Gargan's first regular radio role was Captain Flagg on ''

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'', beginning in February 1942. He portrayed private detective Martin Kane in the 1949–1952 radio-television series ''

'', sponsored by U.S. Tobacco. He also appeared in the title role as a private detective in the NBC radio show ''

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'', which ran from 1951 to 1955. He also portrayed Ross Dolan in ''

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'', and Inspector Burke in ''Murder Will Out'', and was host of ''G. I. Laffs'' On television, Gargan starred in 39 episodes of ''Martin Kane, Private Eye'', which ran on NBC from 1949 to 1954 and was syndicated in 1957–1958 and on ''The New Adventures of Martin Kane'', which ran on NBC in 1953–54.

Later years

Gargan's acting career came to an end in 1958 when he developed throat cancer, and doctors were forced to remove his larynx in 1960. Speaking through an artificial voice box, Gargan became an activist and spokesman for the

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, often warning about the dangers of smoking. In 1965,

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presented its annual Criss Award to Gargan for "his inspirational self-rehabilitation efforts and his outstanding contributions to established rehabilitation programs." No longer able to act, he formed William Gargan Productions, making traditional films and

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s in Hollywood.

Family

Gargan and his wife, Mary, had two sons, Leslie and Barrie.

Death

He died of a heart attack aged 73 on February 17, 1979 on a flight between New York City and San Diego. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Diego, California.

Partial filmography

* '' Lucky Boy'' (1928) – bit part (uncredited) * '' Follow the Leader'' (1930) – a gangster * ''

His Woman ''His Woman'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romance drama film directed by Edward Sloman and starring Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert. Based on the novel ''His Woman'' by Dale Collins, the story is about a tough sea captain who discovers a baby ...

'' (1931) – (uncredited) * '' Partners'' (1931, short) * ''

'' (1932) – Fitzpatrick * ''

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'' (1932) – Sergeant O'Hara * ''

The Sport Parade ''The Sport Parade'' is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Dudley Murphy and starring Joel McCrea, Marian Marsh, William Gargan, Robert Benchley, and Richard "Skeets" Gallagher. It was released by RKO Radio Pictures. Benchley also co-wrot ...

'' (1932) – Johnny Baker * ''

The Animal Kingdom ''The Animal Kingdom'' (also known as ''The Woman in His House'' in the UK) is a 1932 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith based upon a comedy of manners play of the same name by Philip Barry. ...

'' (1932) – 'Red' Regan * '' Lucky Devils'' (1933) – Bob Hughes * ''

Sweepings ''Sweepings'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by John Cromwell, written by Lester Cohen, and starring Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, William Gargan, Gloria Stuart and Alan Dinehart. It was released on April 14, 1933, by RKO Pictu ...

'' (1933) – Gene Pardway * ''

The Story of Temple Drake ''The Story of Temple Drake'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Stephen Roberts and starring Miriam Hopkins and Jack La Rue. It tells the story of Temple Drake, a reckless woman in the American South who falls into the hands of ...

'' (1933) – Stephen Benbow * ''

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'' (1933) – Steve Brennan * ''

Headline Shooter ''Headline Shooter'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama about the life of a newsreel photographer. Director Otto Brower intertwined the screenplay written by Agnes Christine Johnston, Allen Rivkin, and Arthur Kober, with actual newsreel footage ...

'' (1933) – Bill Allen * '' Night Flight'' (1933) – Brazilian pilot * '' Aggie Appleby Maker of Men'' (1933) – Red Branahan * '' Four Frightened People'' (1934) – Stewart Corder * ''

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'' (1934) – Bob Curtis * '' Strictly Dynamite'' (1934) – George Ross * ''

British Agent ''British Agent'' is a 1934 American romantic espionage film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Leslie Howard and Kay Francis. It is based on ''Memoirs of a British Agent'', the 1932 autobiography of R. H. Bruce Lockhart, who worked for ...

'' (1934) – Bob Medill * ''

A Night at the Ritz ''A Night at the Ritz'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by William C. McGann and starring William Gargan, Patricia Ellis and Allen Jenkins.Gledhill p.36 The art direction was by Esdras Hartley. The film is of interest because the storylin ...

'' (1935) – Duke Regan * ''

Traveling Saleslady ''Traveling Saleslady'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Ray Enright and starring Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell. It was released by Warner Bros. on March 28, 1935. It is one of five films by Warner Bros. where Farrell and Blondell ...

'' (1935) – Pat O'Connor * '' Black Fury'' (1935) – Slim * ''

Don't Bet on Blondes ''Don't Bet on Blondes'' is a 1935 American romantic comedy film. Plot summary When top Broadway bookmaker Odds Owen (Warren William) loses $50,000 on a horse owned by Everett Markham (Clay Clement), he investigates and finds out that the horse ...

'' (1935) * '' Bright Lights'' (1935) – Dan Wheeler * ''

Broadway Gondolier ''Broadway Gondolier '' ( 1935) is a musical film directed by Lloyd Bacon. The film was released by Warner Bros., and featured Dick Powell, Joan Blondell and Adolphe Menjou. Plot Richard "Dick" Purcell ( Dick Powell), a taxi driver, aspires to ...

'' (1935) – Cliff Stanley * ''

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'' (1935) – Van Gaard * '' Man Hunt'' (1936) – Hank Dawson * ''

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'' (1936) – Speed McFarland * ''

The Sky Parade ''The Sky Parade'' is a 1936 American aviation drama film directed by Otho Lovering and written by Arthur J. Beckhard, Robert M. Burtt, Brian Marlow, Wilfred G. Moore and Byron Morgan. Starring Jimmie Allen, William Gargan, Katherine DeMille, ...

'' (1936) – Speed Robertson * '' Mariners of the Sky/Navy Born'' (1936) – Lt. Red Furness * '' Blackmailer'' (1936) – Peter Cornish * ''

Alibi for Murder ''Alibi for Murder'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring William Gargan, Marguerite Churchill and Gene Morgan. Plot A radio newsman investigates the murder of a well-known inventor. Cast * William Gargan a ...

'' (1936) – Perry Travis * ''

Fury and the Woman ''Lucky Corrigan'' or ''Fury and the Woman'' is a 1936 American-Canadian drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring William Gargan, Molly Lamont and James McGrath. It was later screened at the 1984 Festival of Festivals as part of Fro ...

'' (1936) – Bruce Corrigan * ''

Flying Hostess ''Flying Hostess'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Murray Roth and starring William Gargan, Judith Barrett and William Hall.Paris p.75 A group of stewardesses undergo their training, and later thwart the hijacking of an airplane. Part ...

'' (1936) – Hal Cunningham * '' You Only Live Once'' (1937) – Father Dolan * ''

Breezing Home ''Breezing Home'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Milton Carruth and starring Binnie Barnes, William Gargan, and Wendy Barrie Wendy Barrie (born Marguerite Wendy Jenkins; 18 April 1912 – 2 February 1978) was a British-Ameri ...

'' (1937) – Steve Rowan * '' Wings Over Honolulu'' (1937) – Lieutenant Jack Furness * '' Reported Missing'' (1937) – Steve Browning * '' She Asked for It'' (1937) – Dwight Stanford * ''

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'' (1937) – George Hayes * ''

Some Blondes Are Dangerous ''Some Blondes Are Dangerous'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Milton Carruth and written by Lester Cole. It is based on the 1930 novel ''Iron Man'' by W. R. Burnett. The film stars Noah Beery Jr., William Gargan, Nan Grey, Dorothea ...

'' (1937) – George Regan * ''

You're a Sweetheart ''You're a Sweetheart'' is a 1937 American musical film directed by David Butler and starring Alice Faye, George Murphy and Ken Murray. The film was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures who loaned Alice Faye from 20th Century Fox to he ...

'' (1937) – Fred Edwards * ''

The Crime of Doctor Hallet ''The Crime of Doctor Hallet'' is a 1938 American drama film, directed by S. Sylvan Simon and starring Ralph Bellamy, Josephine Hutchinson, William Gargan, Barbara Read, John 'Dusty' King, and Charles Stevens. The film was released by Universal ...

'' (1938) – Dr. Jack Murray * ''

The Devil's Party ''The Devil's Party'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by Ray McCarey based on the Borden Chase novel ''Hell's Kitchen Has a Pantry''. Plot Marty Malone is a member of a street gang called the "Death Avenue Cowboys", consisting of poor c ...

'' (1938) – Mike O'Mara * '' The Crowd Roars'' (1938) – Johnny Martin * ''

Personal Secretary ''Personal Secretary'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Otis Garrett and written by Betty Laidlaw, Robert Lively and Charles Grayson. The film stars William Gargan, Joy Hodges, Andy Devine, Ruth Donnelly, Samuel S. Hinds and Fran ...

'' (1938) – Marcus 'Mark' Farrell * '' Within the Law'' (1939) – Cassidy * ''

The Adventures of Jane Arden ''The Adventures of Jane Arden'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Terry O. Morse and written by Vincent Sherman, Lawrence Kimble, and Charles W. Curran. The film stars Rosella Towne, William Gargan, James Stephenson, Benny Rubin, Den ...

'' (1939) – Ed Towers * ''

Broadway Serenade ''Broadway Serenade'' (also known as ''Serenade'') is a 1939 musical drama film distributed by MGM, produced and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The screenplay was written by Charles Lederer, based on a story by Lew Lipton, John Taintor Foote an ...

'' (1939) – Bill * ''

Women in the Wind ''Women in the Wind'' is a 1939 film directed by John Farrow and starring Kay Francis, William Gargan and Victor Jory. The plot concerns women pilots competing in the so-called "Powder Puff Derby", an annual transcontinental air race solely fo ...

'' (1939) – Ace Boreman * '' The House of Fear'' (1939) – Arthur McHugh * ''

Three Sons ''Three Sons'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Jack Hively using a screenplay by John Twist, based on the novel, ''Sweepings'' by Lester Cohen. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, and released on October 13, 1939, it is a re ...

'' (1939) – Thane Pardway * ''

The Housekeeper's Daughter ''The Housekeeper's Daughter'' is a 1939 comedy film directed and produced by Hal Roach. The film stars Joan Bennett, Adolphe Menjou and John Hubbard. The screenplay was written by Rian James, Gordon Douglas, Jack Jevne and Claude Martin, base ...

'' (1939) – Ed O'Malley * ''

Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President ''Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Robert B. Sinclair and written by Melville Baker. The film stars Ann Sothern, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan, William Gargan, Marsha Hunt and Tom Neal. It was ...

'' (1939) – Joe Turp * '' Double Alibi'' (1940) – Walter Gifford * ''

Isle of Destiny ''Isle of Destiny'' (aka ''Trouble Over the Pacific'') is a 1940 American comedy adventure film set in the South Seas. The film was directed by Elmer Clifton and originally produced by Franklyn Warner for Grand National Pictures in 1939. ''Isle ...

'' (1940) – 'Stripes' Thornton * '' Star Dust'' (1940) – Dane Wharton * '' Turnabout'' (1940) – Joel Clare * '' Sporting Blood'' (1940) – Duffy * '' They Knew What They Wanted'' (1940, Nominated –

) – Joe * ''

Cheers for Miss Bishop ''Cheers for Miss Bishop'' is a 1941 American drama film based on the novel ''Miss Bishop'' by Bess Streeter Aldrich. It was directed by Tay Garnett and stars Martha Scott in the title role. The other cast members include William Gargan, Edmund ...

'' (1941) – Sam Peters * ''

Flying Cadets ''Flying Cadets'' is a 1941 American adventure film directed by Erle C. Kenton and written by George Waggner, Roy Chanslor and Stanley Rubin. The film stars William Gargan, Edmund Lowe, Peggy Moran, Frank Albertson, Frankie Thomas and Riley H ...

'' (1941) – 'Trip' Hammer * ''

I Wake Up Screaming ''I Wake Up Screaming'' (originally titled ''Hot Spot'') is a 1941 film noir. It is based on the novel of the same name by Steve Fisher, adapted by Dwight Taylor. The film stars Betty Grable, Victor Mature and Carole Landis, and features one of G ...

'' (1941) – Jerry MacDonald * ''

Keep 'Em Flying ''Keep 'Em Flying'' is a 1941 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. The film was their third service comedy based on the peacetime draft of 1940. The comedy team had appeared in two previous service comedies in 1941, before the ...

'' (1941) – Craig Morrison * '' Sealed Lips'' (1942) – Lee Davis * ''

Bombay Clipper ''Bombay Clipper'' is a 1942 aviation drama film directed by John Rawlins and starring William Gargan and Irene Hervey. The film features Maria Montez in an early role. Turhan Bey also appears. The film was based on the exploits of oceanic fl ...

'' (1942) – James Montgomery 'Jim' Wilson * ''

A Close Call for Ellery Queen ''A Close Call for Ellery Queen'' is a 1942 American mystery film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Eric Taylor and Gertrude Purcell. It is based on the 1939 novel ''The Dragon's Teeth: A Problem in Deduction'' by Ellery Queen. The film ...

'' (1942) – Ellery Queen * '' A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen'' (1942) – Ellery Queen * ''

Miss Annie Rooney '' Miss Annie Rooney '' is a 1942 American drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin. The screenplay by George Bruce has some similarities to the silent film, ''Little Annie Rooney'' starring Mary Pickford, but otherwise, the films are unrelated. ''M ...

'' (1942) – Tim Rooney * ''

The Mayor of 44th Street ''The Mayor of 44th Street'' is a 1942 film directed by Alfred E. Green. It stars George Murphy and Anne Shirley. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943. Cast * George Murphy as Joe Jonathan * Anne Shirley as Jersey Lee * William Garga ...

'' (1942) – Tommy Fallon * ''

Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen ''Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen'' is a 1942 black-and-white thriller film, directed by James P. Hogan and written by Ellery Queen, the duo of Manfred Lee and Frederic Dannay. The film was the final entry in the Ellery Queen film series. Plot ...

'' (1942) – Ellery Queen * '' Destination Unknown'' (1942) – Briggs Hannon – aka Terry Jordan * '' Who Done It?'' (1942) – Police Lt. Lou Moran * ''

No Place for a Lady ''No Place for a Lady'' is a 1943 black and white mystery film, directed by James P. Hogan. Plot At a warehouse in Los Angeles, trucks are loaded with stacks of tires to be delivered to a San Francisco warehouse. On a country road under cover ...

'' (1943) – Jess Arno * ''

Harrigan's Kid ''Harrigan's Kid'' is a 1943 American drama film directed by Charles Reisner and written by Martin Berkeley, Henry Blankfort and Alan Friedman. The film stars Bobby Readick, Frank Craven, William Gargan, J. Carrol Naish and Jay Ward. The film w ...

'' (1943) – Tom Harrigan * '' Swing Fever'' (1943) – 'Waltzy' Malone * ''

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'' (1944) – Sergeant Benson * ''

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'' (1945) – 'Breezy' Barton * ''

Song of the Sarong ''Song of the Sarong'' (1945) is a musical film starring Nancy Kelly and William Gargan. The film was written by Gene Lewis and directed by Harold Young. Plot There are valuable pearls worth millions of dollars being guarded by a formidable ...

'' (1945) – Drew Allen * '' Midnight Manhunt'' (1945) – Pete Willis * ''

'' (1945) – Joe Gallagher, Patsy's father * ''

Follow That Woman ''Follow That Woman'' is a 1945 crime film starring William Gargan, Nancy Kelly, and Regis Toomey. The movie was directed by Lew Landers. Plot summary Nancy spends the evening with her boyfriend at the Downtown Club, a notorious hangout for me ...

'' (1945) – Sam Boone * ''

Behind Green Lights ''Behind Green Lights'' is a 1946 American crime film directed by Otto Brower. Plot Police Lieutenant Sam Carson spots Walter Bard's bullet-ridden corpse in a car brazenly left in front of the police station. Carson questions Janet Bradley aft ...

'' (1946) – Lt. Sam Carson * ''

Strange Impersonation ''Strange Impersonation'' is a 1946 American film noir drama film directed by Anthony Mann and starring Brenda Marshall, William Gargan and Hillary Brooke. Plot The distinguished chemical research scientist Nora Goodrich is postponing her marria ...

'' (1946) – Dr. Stephen Lindstrom * '' Night Editor'' (1946) – Police Lt. Tony Cochrane * '' Murder in the Music Hall'' (1946) – Inspector Wilson * ''

Rendezvous 24 ''Rendezvous 24'' is a 1946 American drama film directed by James Tinling and written by Aubrey Wisberg. The film stars William Gargan, Maria Palmer, Patrick O'Moore, Herman Bing, Kay Connors and Kurt Katch. The film was released on May 6, 1946, ...

'' (1946) – Agent Larry Cameron * ''

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'' (1946) – Joe Harkness * '' Till the End of Time'' (1946) – Sgt. Gunny Watrous * ''

Swell Guy ''Swell Guy'' is a 1946 American drama film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Sonny Tufts and Ann Blyth. The film's screenplay by Richard Brooks is based on the 1921 play ''The Hero'' by Gilbert Emery. Plot Almost no one in his Califor ...

'' (1946) – Martin Duncan * ''

The Argyle Secrets ''The Argyle Secrets'' is a 1948 American film noir mystery thriller written and directed by Cy Endfield and starring William Gargan and Marjorie Lord. It was based on a half-hour radio play by Endfield, originally heard on CBS's '' Suspense''. T ...

'' (1948) – Harry Mitchell * ''

Waterfront at Midnight ''Waterfront at Midnight'' is a 1948 American film noir crime film directed by William Berke, written by Bernard Girard and starring William Gargan, Mary Beth Hughes, Richard Travis, Richard Crane, Cheryl Walker and Horace McMahon. It was rele ...

'' (1948) – Mike Hanrohan * ''

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'' (1949) – 'Gunner' Peterson * ''

Miracle in the Rain ''Miracle in the Rain'' is a United States home front during World War II-themed novella by veteran screenwriter Ben Hecht, published in the April 3, 1943 issue of ''The Saturday Evening Post'' weekly magazine then, within six months, issued in b ...

'' (1956) – Harry Wood * ''

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References

External links

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William Gargan and Carole Landis in ''Behind Green Lights'' from YouTube
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gargan, William 1905 births 1979 deaths American male film actors American male television actors American male radio actors American male stage actors American people of Irish descent People from Brooklyn Male actors from New York City 20th-century American male actors Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award