William Bendix, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Bendix

American actor (1906-1964)

Date of Birth: 14-Jan-1906

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 14-Dec-1964

Profession: screenwriter, comedian, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

William Bendix (January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) was an American film, radio, and television actor, who typically played rough, blue-collar characters.
He is best remembered in films for the title role in The Babe Ruth Story.
He also portrayed the clumsily earnest aircraft plant worker Chester A.
Riley in both the radio and television versions of The Life of Riley.
He received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Wake Island (1942).