William Paul Lundigan (June 12, 1914 – December 20, 1975) was an American film actor. His more than 125 films include ''

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'' (1939), ''

The Fighting 69th ''The Fighting 69th'' is a 1940 American war film starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, and George Brent. The plot is based upon the actual exploits of New York City's 69th Infantry Regiment during World War I. The regiment was given that nickna ...

'' (1940), ''

The Sea Hawk ''The Sea Hawk'' is a 1915 novel by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set over the years 1588–1593 and concerns a retired Cornish seafaring gentleman, Sir Oliver Tressilian, who is villainously betrayed by a jealous half-brother. After being ...

'' (1940), ''

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'' (1940), ''

Dishonored Lady ''Dishonored Lady'' (also known as ''Sins of Madeleine'') is a 1947 American crime film directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Hedy Lamarr, Dennis O'Keefe and John Loder. It is based on the 1930 play ''Dishonored Lady'' by Edward Sheldon and ...

'' (1947), '' Pinky'' (1949), ''

Love Nest ''Love Nest'' is a 1951 American comedy-drama film directed by Joseph Newman and starring June Haver, William Lundigan, Frank Fay, and Marilyn Monroe. The post-World War II comedy features an early supporting role for Monroe. It is one of th ...

'' (1951) with

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, ''

The House on Telegraph Hill ''House on Telegraph Hill'' is a 1951 American film noir starring Richard Basehart, Valentina Cortese, and William Lundigan, and directed by Robert Wise. The film received an Academy Award nomination for its art direction. Telegraph Hill is a d ...

'' (1951), ''

I'd Climb the Highest Mountain '' I'd Climb the Highest Mountain'' is a 1951 Technicolor religious drama film made by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation. It was directed by Henry King and produced by Lamar Trotti from a screenplay by King and Trotti. The story is based ...

'' (1951) and ''

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'' (1953).

Biography

Growing up in

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, Lundigan was the oldest of four sons. His father, Michael F. Lundigan, owned a shoe store (at which Lundigan worked) in the same building as a local radio station,

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. Becoming fascinated by radio, he was playing child roles on radio and producing radio plays at 16.William Lundigan, vet of 125 movies, dies at 61 Chicago Tribune 22 Dec 1975: c11. A graduate of

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, Lundigan studied law at

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, earning money as a radio announcer at

. He graduated and passed the

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before events changed his career path. Charles Rogers, a

Universal Pictures Universal Pictures (legally Universal City Studios LLC, also known as Universal Studios, or simply Universal; common metonym: Uni, and formerly named Universal Film Manufacturing Company and Universal-International Pictures Inc.) is an Ameri ...

production chief, heard Lundigan's voice, met him, arranged a

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and signed him to a motion picture contract in 1937.Actor William Lundigan Dies; Began Career in 1937: LUNDIGAN Thackrey, Ted, Jr. Los Angeles Times 22 Dec 1975: b3

Universal

He was in '' Armored Car'' (1937) billed as "Larry Parker". Then his name was changed to "William Lundigan" for ''

West Bound Limited ''West Bound Limited'' is a 1937 American action film directed by Ford Beebe and starring Lyle Talbot, Polly Rowles, Frank Reicher, Henry Brandon, Henry Hunter and William Lundigan. Written by Maurice Geraghty, the film was released on July ...

'' (1937). Lundigan was billed third in ''

The Lady Fights Back ''The Lady Fights Back'' is a 1937 American action film directed by Milton Carruth and written by Brown Holmes and Robert T. Shannon. It is based on the 1937 novel ''Heather of the High Hand'' by Arthur Stringer. The film stars Kent Taylor, ...

'' (1937) then promoted to male lead for '' That's My Story!'' (1937). He was back down the cast list for ''

The Black Doll ''The Black Doll'' is a 1938 American mystery film directed by Otis Garrett and starring Donald Woods and Edgar Kennedy. The film was the second in Universal's Crime Club series following ''The Westland Case''. Production In 1937, Universal ...

'' (1938) and '' Reckless Living'' (1938) but was the male lead for ''

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'' (1938). He had support parts in ''

Wives Under Suspicion ''Wives Under Suspicion'' is a 1938 American crime film based on a 1932 Ladislas Fodor play that was previously adapted into the film, ''The Kiss Before the Mirror''. This version was directed by James Whale and stars Warren William, Gail Patri ...

'' (1938) directed by

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, ''

Danger on the Air ''Danger on the Air'' is a 1938 American mystery film directed by Otis Garrett. The film was based on the novel ''Death Catches Up with Mr. Kluck'' by author Xanthippe. Plot summary Nan Grey, as Christina "Steenie" MacCorkle, a radio advertisin ...

'' (1938), ''

The Missing Guest ''The Missing Guest'' is a 1938 American mystery-comedy film directed by John Rawlins. It is a remake of the 1933 film ''Secret of the Blue Room''. Synopsis A newspaper reporter is sent by his editor to spend a night in a country house where a ...

'' (1938), and ''

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'' (1938). Lundigan was one of the romantic leads in ''

Three Smart Girls Grow Up ''Three Smart Girls Grow Up'' is a 1939 American musical comedy film directed by Henry Koster, written by Felix Jackson and Bruce Manning, and starring Deanna Durbin, Nan Grey, and Helen Parrish. Durbin and Grey reprise their roles from ''Three Sm ...

'' (1939). He was borrowed by Warners for a support part in ''

'' (1939). Lundigan was top billed in ''

They Asked for It ''They Asked for It'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Arthur T. Horman. The film stars William Lundigan, Joy Hodges, Michael Whalen, Isabel Jewell, Lyle Talbot, Thomas Beck and Spencer Charters. The film ...

'' (1939) then was Sigrid Gurie's leading man in ''

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'' (1939). He supported in ''

Legion of Lost Flyers ''Legion of Lost Flyers'' (aka ''Legion of Lost Fliers'') is a 1939 American B movie drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, and Anne Nagel. ''Legion of Lost Flyers'' was released by Universal Pictures on Nove ...

'' (1939). He said "nothing much happened" of his time at Universal and left the studio.CLIMBING TO THE HEIGHTS: William Lundigan Steps Out After Years Of Being Shackled by Type-Casting Origin HEROINE By HOWARD THOMPSON. New York Times 24 Dec 1950: 43.

Warner Bros

Lundigan signed with Warner Bros, where he had support roles in '' The Old Maid'' (1939), ''

'' (1940), '' 3 Cheers for the Irish'' (1940), ''

The Man Who Talked Too Much ''The Man Who Talked Too Much'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Vincent Sherman and written by Walter DeLeon and Earl Baldwin. Starring George Brent, Virginia Bruce, Brenda Marshall, Richard Barthelmess, William Lundigan, George Tobias a ...

'' (1940), '' Young America Flies'' (1940, a short), ''

'' (1940), '' Service with the Colors'' (1940, a short), ''

East of the River ''East of the River'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Alfred E. Green and written by Fred Niblo, Jr. The film stars John Garfield, Brenda Marshall, Marjorie Rambeau, George Tobias, William Lundigan and Moroni Olsen. The film was released ...

'' (1940), and ''

'' (1940). Lundigan later described this period as "I was always turning up as Olivia de Havilland's weak brother. Well, I got in a rut - that old bugaboo, type casting - and made one quickie after another." Warners promoted him to the lead of some "B"s, ''

The Case of the Black Parrot ''The Case of the Black Parrot'' is a 1941 American crime film directed by Noel M. Smith and written by Robert E. Kent. The film stars William Lundigan, Maris Wrixon, Eddie Foy, Jr., Luli Deste, Paul Cavanagh and Charles Waldron. The film w ...

'' (1941) and '' A Shot in the Dark'' (1941); he was support in '' The Great Mr. Nobody'' (1941), ''

Highway West ''Highway West'' is a 1941 American crime film directed by William C. McGann and starring Brenda Marshall, Arthur Kennedy and William Lundigan. It is a remake of the 1934 film ''Heat Lightning''.Goble p.1 The film's sets were designed by the art ...

'' (1941) and '' International Squadron'' (1941). Lundigan then had a lead in ''

Sailors on Leave ''Sailors on Leave'' is a 1941 American musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and written by Art Arthur and Malcolm Stuart Boylan. The film stars William Lundigan, Shirley Ross, Chick Chandler, Ruth Donnelly, Mae Clarke and Cliff Nazarro. T ...

'' (1941) for Republic Pictures.

MGM

Lundigan went to MGM where he had support roles in ''

The Bugle Sounds ''The Bugle Sounds'' is a 1942 American World War II movie starring Wallace Beery as a cavalry sergeant resistant to replacing horses with tanks. The supporting cast includes Marjorie Main, Lewis Stone, George Bancroft, Donna Reed, and Chill Will ...

'' (1942) and ''

The Courtship of Andy Hardy ''The Courtship of Andy Hardy'' is a 1942 film, part of the Andy Hardy series. It gave an early role to Donna Reed although Mickey Rooney had lobbied for his then-wife Ava Gardner to have her part. Within a few months of the film's release, she ...

'' (1942). He was promoted to the lead of a "B", '' Sunday Punch'' (1942) and had the second lead in ''

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'' (1942) and ''

Northwest Rangers ''Northwest Rangers'' is a 1942 American Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Northern second feature film that is a remake of ''Manhattan Melodrama'' set in the North-West Mounted Police of Canada. It was also known as ''Gambler's Choice''. Plot A mountie tr ...

'' (1942). He reprised his role from the Andy Hardy series in ''

Andy Hardy's Double Life ''Andy Hardy's Double Life'' is a 1942 comedy film directed by George B. Seitz. It was the thirteenth installment of MGM's enormously popular Andy Hardy film series starring Mickey Rooney as the title character. It was the feature film debut ...

'' (1942) and supported in ''

Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case ''Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case'' is a 1943 film in the Dr. Kildare series. Based on characters created by Max Brand. The third of MGM's Dr. Gillespie series (6 in all) to dispense with the services of Dr. Kildare (Lew Ayres) (8 in all) after '' ...

'' (1943) and ''

Salute to the Marines ''Salute to the Marines'' is a 1943 World War II propaganda war film drama in Technicolor from MGM, produced by John W. Considine Jr., directed by S. Sylvan Simon, and starring Wallace Beery. The film co-stars Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, Ray Co ...

'' (1943). Republic asked him back to play the lead in ''

Headin' for God's Country ''Headin' for God's Country'' is a 1943 American action film directed by William Morgan and written by Houston Branch and Elizabeth Meehan. The film stars William Lundigan, Virginia Dale, Harry Davenport, Harry Shannon, Addison Richards and ...

'' (1943).

World War Two

He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps for World War II and served as a combat cameraman in the

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and the

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, returning at war's end as a Corporal. He was wounded on Okinawa.

Post War

William Lundigan in The Fabulous Dorseys

Lundigan returned to Hollywood and tried freelancing. He had support roles in some independent movies, ''

The Fabulous Dorseys ''The Fabulous Dorseys'' is a 1947 musical biography, biopic which tells the story of the brothers Tommy Dorsey, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, from their boyhood in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion ...

'' (1947) and ''

'' (1947). He was the leading man in Republic's '' The Inside Story'' (1948) and was top billed in ''

Mystery in Mexico ''Mystery in Mexico'' is a 1948 American crime thriller film directed by Robert Wise. It stars William Lundigan, Jacqueline White and Ricardo Cortez. The film centers around the search for an insurance investigator who went to Mexico to check on ...

'' (1948), '' State Department: File 649'' (1949) and ''

Follow Me Quietly ''Follow Me Quietly'' is a 1949 semidocumentary film noir / police procedural film directed by Richard Fleischer. The drama features William Lundigan, Dorothy Patrick, Jeff Corey, and others. Plot A mysterious killer, known only as "The Judge", ...

'' (1949). He decided to try acting on stage and was cast by

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in a revival of '' What Price Glory?''.

20th Century Fox

Lundigan's career revived when he successfully auditioned for the role of

Jeanne Crain Jeanne Elizabeth Crain (May 25, 1925 – December 14, 2003) was an American actress. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her title role in '' Pinky'' (1949). She also starred in the films ''In the Meantime, Darling'' (1944 ...

's romantic interest in '' Pinky'' (1949) at 20th Century Fox, initially directed by Ford (

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took over). The movie was a huge hit and the studio signed him to a long-term contract. He went on to be leading man to

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in ''

Mother Didn't Tell Me ''Mother Didn't Tell Me'' is a 1950 American comedy film written and directed by Claude Binyon. It is based on the 1949 book ''The Doctor Wears Three Faces'' by Mary Bard. The film stars Dorothy McGuire, William Lundigan, June Havoc, Gary Merri ...

'' (1950),

June Haver June Haver (born Beverly June Stovenour, June 10, 1926 – July 4, 2005) was an American film actress, singer, and dancer. Once groomed by 20th Century Fox to be "the next Betty Grable", Haver appeared in a string of musicals, but she never achie ...

in '' I'll Get By'' (1950) and ''

'' (1951),

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in ''

'' (1951). He was also in ''

'' (1951) and ''

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'' (1951), and was the male lead in ''

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'' (1952) and ''

Serpent of the Nile ''Serpent of the Nile'' is a 1953 Technicolor historical adventure film produced by Sam Katzman and directed by William Castle. The film starred Rhonda Fleming, Raymond Burr, William Lundigan and Michael Ansara. In an early role, actress Julie Ne ...

'' (1953). The ''New York Times'' called him "the male counterpart to the girl next door".William Lundigan, Actor, Dead; Made 125 Films Over 38 Years New York Times 22 Dec 1975: 31 He had a good part in ''

'' (1953).

Television

Lucille Ball Aldo Ray, William Lundigan Desilu Playhouse 1958

Lundigan began appearing on TV shows like ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'' and was host for ''

Climax! ''Climax!'' (later known as ''Climax Mystery Theater'') is an American television anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. It was one of the few CBS programs ...

'' and ''

Shower of Stars ''Shower of Stars'' (also known as ''Chrysler Shower of Stars'') is an American variety television series broadcast live in the United States from 1954 to 1958 by CBS. The series was broadcast in color which was a departure from the usual CBS pr ...

''. He had the lead in some low budget films like ''

Riders to the Stars ''Riders to the Stars'' is a 1954 independently made American science fiction film produced by Ivan Tors Productions and released by United Artists. The film was directed by Richard Carlson (who also stars) and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) a ...

'' (1954), ''

Dangerous Voyage ''Dangerous Voyage'' is a 1954 British mystery crime film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring William Lundigan, Naomi Chance and Vincent Ball. It was produced as a second feature for distribution by Anglo-Amalgamated.Chibnall & McFarlane p.14 ...

'' (1954) and ''

The White Orchid ''The White Orchid'' is a 1954 American adventure film directed by Reginald Le Borg and written by Le Borg and David Duncan (writer), David Duncan. The film stars William Lundigan, Peggie Castle, Armando Silvestre, Rosenda Monteros and Jorge Trev ...

'' (1954), the latter for

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. He mostly worked on television now, such as episodes of ''

Science Fiction Theatre ''Science Fiction Theatre'' was an American science fiction anthology television series that was produced by Ivan Tors and Maurice Ziv and originally aired in syndication. It premiered on April 9, 1955 and ended on April 6, 1957, with a total of ...

'', ''

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'' and ''

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'', and travelled the country extensively selling automobiles. From September 30, 1959, to September 7, 1960, Lundigan portrayed Col. Edward McCauley in the

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, '' Men into Space''. In 1961, Lundigan was cast as Nathaniel Norgate in the episode, "Dangerous Crossing", on the syndicated

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, ''

Death Valley Days ''Death Valley Days'' is an American old-time radio and television anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the Death Valley country of southeastern California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program ...

'', hosted by

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. The story focuses on religious settlers who encounter outlaws operating an illegal tollgate. He had the lead in ''

The Underwater City ''The Underwater City'' is a 1962 American science fiction film in Eastmancolor, about overcoming engineering obstacles for establishing an underwater living environment. The film was directed by Frank McDonald, produced by Alex Gordon and wri ...

'' (1962) and guest starred on '' The Dick Powell Theatre '', '' Run for Your Life'', '' Medical Center'' and ''

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''. His last film was ''

The Way West ''The Way West'' is a 1949 western novel by A. B. Guthrie, Jr. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1950 and became the basis for a film starring Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, and Richard Widmark. The novel is one in the sequence o ...

'' (1967).

Politics

In 1963 and 1964, Lundigan joined fellow actors

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, and

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, in making appearances on behalf of

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Barry M. Goldwater, the

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in the campaign against

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. Lundigan himself waged an unsuccessful campaign for a nominally

non-partisan Nonpartisanism is a lack of affiliation with, and a lack of bias towards, a political party. While an Oxford English Dictionary definition of ''partisan'' includes adherents of a party, cause, person, etc., in most cases, nonpartisan refers sp ...

seat on the

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Family

Lundigan married Rena Morgan, and they had a daughter, Anastasia.

Death

Lundigan died at the age of 61 of apparent heart failure at City of Hope Medical Center in

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, California.

Radio appearances

*1951 '' Screen Guild Players'' ("Apartment for Peggy") *1952 ''Stars in the Air'' ("Deep Waters")

Filmography

*1937: '' Armored Car'' as Henry Hutchins *1937: ''

'' as Dispatcher *1937: ''

'' as Doug McKenzie *1937: ''

That's My Story ''That's My Story'' is a studio album by American blues musician John Lee Hooker, released in April or May 1960 on Riverside Records. The album was recorded in one session on February 9, 1960 at Reeves Sound Studio in New York City. It was prod ...

'' as Howard Field *1937: ''

A Girl with Ideas ''A Girl With Ideas'' is a 1937 American comedy-drama film, directed by S. Sylvan Simon for Universal Pictures. It stars Wendy Barrie, Walter Pidgeon, and Kent Taylor. Cast * Wendy Barrie - Mary Morton * Walter Pidgeon - Mickey McGuire * Kent Ta ...

'' as Herman (uncredited) *1937: ''

Prescription for Romance ''Prescription for Romance'' is a 1937 American romantic comedy film directed by S. Sylvan Simon for Universal Pictures. It stars Wendy Barrie, Kent Taylor, and Frank Jenks. Plot Cast * Wendy Barrie as Valarie Barry * Kent Taylor as Steve Ma ...

'' as Officer (uncredited) *1938: '' The Jury's Secret'' as Announcer (uncredited) *1938: ''

'' as Rex Leland *1938: '' Reckless Living'' as Stanley Shaw *1938: ''

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 ...

'' as Party Guest (uncredited) *1938: ''

'' as Pvt. Smith / Bill Clarke *1938: ''

Sinners in Paradise ''Sinners in Paradise'' is a 1938 American south seas adventure film directed by James Whale and starring Madge Evans, John Boles, Bruce Cabot, Marion Martin and Gene Lockhart. In 1966, the film entered the public domain in the United States b ...

'' as Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited) *1938: ''

'' as Phil *1938: ''

'' as Dave Chapman *1938: ''

Letter of Introduction ''Letter of Introduction'' is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by John M. Stahl. In 1966, the film entered the public domain in the United States because the claimants did not renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after pu ...

'' as Minor Role (uncredited) *1938: ''

'' as Larry Dearden *1938: ''

'' as Bob Potter *1939: ''

'' as Richard Watkins *1939: ''

'' as Lee Irving *1939: ''They Asked for It'' as Steve Lewis *1939: ''

'' as Terence Kennedy *1939: '' The Old Maid'' as Lanning Halsey *1939: ''

'' as Ralph Perry *1940: ''

'' as Timmy Wynn *1940: ''

Three Cheers for the Irish ''Three Cheers for the Irish'' is a 1940 comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Richard Macaulay and Jerry Wald, and starring Priscilla Lane, Thomas Mitchell and Dennis Morgan. The supporting cast features Virginia Grey, Alan Hale, Sr. a ...

'' as Michael Flaherty *1940: ''

'' as John L. Forbes *1940: ''Young America Flies'' (Short) as Bill Brown *1940: ''

'' as Danny Logan *1940: '' Service with the Colors'' (Short) as Thomas Stanton *1940: ''

'' as Nicholas Antonio 'Nick' Lorenzo *1940: ''

'' as Bob Holliday *1941: ''

'' as Jim Moore *1941: '' The Great Mr. Nobody'' as Richard Amesworth *1941: '' A Shot in the Dark'' as Peter Kennedy *1941: ''

'' as Dave Warren *1941: '' International Squadron'' as Lt. Rog Wilkins *1941: ''

'' as Chuck Stephens *1942: ''

'' as Joe 'Joey' Hanson *1942: ''

'' as Jeff Willis *1942: '' Sunday Punch'' as Ken Burke *1942: ''

'' as Tom Folliard *1942: ''

'' as James Kevin Gardiner *1942: ''

'' as Jeff Willis *1943: ''

'' as Alvin F. Peterson *1943: ''

'' as Rufus Cleveland *1943: ''

'' as Michael Banyan *1947: ''

'' as Bob Burton *1947: ''

'' as Jack Garet *1948: '' The Inside Story'' as Waldo 'Bill' Williams *1948: ''

'' as Steve Hastings *1949: '' State Department: File 649'' as Ken Seely *1949: ''

'' as Police Lt. Harry Grant *1949: '' Pinky'' as Dr. Thomas Adams *1950: ''

'' as Dr. William Wright *1950: '' I'll Get By'' as William Spencer *1951: ''

'' as Rev. William Asbury Thompson *1951: ''

'' as Major Marc Bennett *1951: ''

'' as Jim Scott *1951: ''

'' as Matt Reagan *1953: ''

'' as Capt. W.W. 'Bill' Willoby *1953: ''

'' as Lucilius *1953: ''

'' (TV Series) as Jim *1953: ''

'' as Joseph Duncan *1953–1954: ''

Ford Television Theatre ''General Motors Theatre'' (also known as ''CBC Theatre, Encounter, Ford Television Theatre,'' and ''General Motors Presents'') was a Canadian television anthology drama series of television plays, which ran on CBC Television under various titl ...

'' (TV Series) as Nels Wolcott / Bart Sayer *1954: ''

'' as Dr. Richard Stanton *1954: ''

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars ''Schlitz Playhouse of Stars'' is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to ''Schlitz Playhouse ...

'' (TV Series) as Jack Fuller *1954: ''

'' (TV Series) as Charlie *1954: ''

'' as Peter Duncan *1954: ''

'' (TV Series) as Host *1954: ''

'' as Robert Burton *1954–1958: ''

'' (TV Series) as Himself - Host *1955: ''

Fireside Theatre ''Fireside Theatre'' (also known as ''Jane Wyman Presents'') is an American anthology drama series that ran on NBC from 1949 to 1958, and was the first successful filmed series on American television. Productions were low-budget and often based ...

'' (TV Series) as Sam Weston *1955: ''

'' (TV Series) as Edward Mansell *1955: ''

'' (TV Series) as Maj. Fred Gunderman *1958: ''

'' (TV Series) as Ben Gammon *1958: ''

'' (TV Series) as David Pierce *1959–1960: '' Men Into Space'' (TV Series) as Col. Edward McCauley *1961: ''

'' (TV Series) as Nathaniel Norgate *1962: ''

'' as Bob Gage *1963: ''

The Dick Powell Theatre ''The Dick Powell Show'' is an American television anthology series that ran on NBC from September 26, 1961, until September 17, 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. Overview The series was an anthology of various dramas ...

'' (TV Series) as Frank Jeffers *1966: '' Run for Your Life'' (TV Series) as David Phillips *1967: ''

'' as Michael Moynihan *1968: ''

Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows ''Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows'' is a 1968 American comedy film directed by James Neilson and starring Rosalind Russell, Stella Stevens and Binnie Barnes. Written by Blanche Hanalis, the film is based on a story by Jane Trahey about an old- ...

'' as Mr. Clancy (uncredited) *1971: '' Medical Center'' (TV Series) as Willoughby *1971: ''

'' (TV Series) as Jack Crowley (final appearance)

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