William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016, Height 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. He is known for his roles on Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1959), Death Valley Days (1955–1962), and The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966).Schallert was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edwin Francis Schallert, a longtime drama critic for the Los Angeles Times, and Elza Emily Schallert (née Baumgarten), a magazine writer and radio host. He began acting while a student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) but left to become an Army Air Corps fighter pilot in World War II. He returned to UCLA after the war and graduated in 1946.After graduating from UCLA, Schallert began his acting career in the theater. He appeared in several productions at the Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, including a staging of W. Somerset Maughams Rain in 1948, which was directed by Charlie Chaplin.Schallert made his television debut in 1951, and he quickly became a familiar face on the small screen. He appeared in numerous guest roles on shows such as The Adventures of Superman, The Twilight Zone, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. He also had recurring roles on The Patty Duke Show, The Nancy Drew Mysteries, and The Torkelsons.In addition to his work on television, Schallert also appeared in several films, including The Bridges of Toko-Ri (1954), The Apartment (1960), and The Sting (1973).Schallert died in Pacific Palisades, California, in 2016, at the age of 93. He was survived by his wife, Leah Waggner, and their four children.
Dr. Fraker
Film 1967
Mayor Schubert
Film 1967
Henderson, Bank Representative
Film 1958
Asst. Dist. Atty. Andy Tucker
Film 1954
Horn
Film 1984
Judge Herman Spicer
Film 1967
Doctor Arthur Bramson
Film 1957
Mr. Perkins
Film 1969
Dr. Grabow, DDS
Film 1993
Inquiry Clerk
Film 1952
Collins (uncredited)
Film 1954
Bill Horton
Film 1973
Captain of the Bluefin
Film 1958
Reporter
Film 1954
Barnaby
Film 2007
Gen. Zwicker
Film 1977
Professor Quigley
Film 1969
Gold Bullion Guard
Film 1952
CIA Director Grauber
Film 1970
Young Husband (uncredited)
Film 1956
Harry
Film 1962
The Innkeeper
Film 1978
Ted Baker
Film 1957
Father Bartlett (uncredited)
Film 1984
Appa Ali Apsa (voice)
Film 2009
Judge Shelton
Film 1997
Dispatcher
Film 1954
Reporter
Film 1956
Dr. Mears
Film 1951
Ens. Longfellow
Film 1952
Professor Mills
Film 1980
Carver, the Mutate traitor
Film 1952
Court Clerk
Film 1957
Dick Hodges
Film 1974
Clive - Secretary (uncredited)
Film 1956
Father Tucker
Film 1983
Collins
Film 1953
Judge Gaffney
Film 1996
Cade
Film 1986
Charles (uncredited)
Film 1957
Harding
Film 1955
Harry
Film 1976
Film 1978
Terry Parrish
Film 1983
Senator Lewis Harrison
Film 1971
Cass
Film 1951
Jack Williams
Film 1962
Griff M.
Film 1963
Reporter
Film 1952
Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
Film 1952
Weatherman
Film 1957
Father
Film 1983
Engle
Film 1954
Secretary of Defense
Film 1997
Host
Film 1979
Frank Kleiner
Film 1973
Film 1959
Self
Film 2004
Aylen
Film 1952
Private Livingston
Film 1955
Sheriff
Film 1991
Martin Lane
Film 1999
Jim Shaney
Film 1957
Dr. Greenbush
Film 1987
Judge Boone
Film 1994
Abel Esterlake
Film 1968
Self
Film 2014
Film 1960
Ambulance Attendant
Film 1954
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Film 1949
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
Film 1954
Thomas G. Lamphier Jr.
Film 1960
Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
Film 1951
Father Dinelli
Film 1959
Gen. Mark Clark
Film 1979
Al (Jewelry Store Clerk) (uncredited)
Film 1958
Self
Film 2021
Hotel Clerk
Film 1959
Ted Richards
Film 1953
Ben
Film 1954
Marshal Scott Hood
Film 1956
Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Film 1949
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Film 1953
Willem (voice)
Film 1987
George - Bank Vice President (uncredited)
Film 1959
Congressman Stanford Barstow
Film 1984
Judge M.A. Loring
Film 1979
Silver
Film 1975
Defense Attorney
Film 1956
Missionary
Film 1956
Mr. Pomfritt
Film 1988
Prof. Quigley
Film 1975
William Connaught
Film 1972
Wallace
Film 1990
Union Soldier (uncredited)
Film 1951
Retired Man
Film 1979
Valmont
Film 1953
Self
Film 1996
George Brant
Film 1947
Dean Kramer
Film 1991
Landrum Bolling
Film 1991
Capt. Ben Morgan
Film 1955
Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
Film 1993
Jacob Stalin
Film 1957
Preacher Parsons
Film 1963
Priest (uncredited)
Film 1954
Oscar
Film 1973
Tanner
Film 1974
Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
Film 1955
Russ Lawrence
Film 1985
Tv 1982
J. Donald Kessinger
Tv 2005
Sam Becker
Tv 1960
Tv 1980
Tv 2000
Tv 1959
Brady
Tv 2005
Nilz Baris
Tv 1966
Tv 1958
Tv 1974
Paul Ganz
Tv 1965
Ken
Tv 2004
Tv 1976
Tv 1986
Tv 1981
Tv 1985
Defense Counsel Herbert
Tv 1968
Dr. Rudin
Tv 2005
Tv 1966
Mr. Cresant
Tv 1962
Tv 1984
Brian Cullen
Tv 1969
Dr. Arno
Tv 1968
Tv 1969
Tv 1983
Tv 1982
Carson Drew
Tv 1977
Tv 1968
Judge Eugene Haller
Tv 1989
Tv 1997
Eben Hakes
Tv 1955
Tv 1976
Graves
Tv 1957
Maj. Fisher
Tv 1962
Tv 1964
David
Tv 2005
Tv 2001
Dr. Curtis
Tv 1992
Red Myers
Tv 1953
Tv 1954
Dr. Janeway
Tv 1951
Tv 1965
Policeman
Tv 1959
Tv 1967
Tv 1972
Tv 1958
Mitchell Jennings
Tv 1994
Mr. Bloomgarden
Tv 1957
Lt. Gunderson
Tv 1955
Tv 1966
Tv 1961
Tv 1959
Teddy Futterman
Tv 1976
Rufus Kraus
Tv 1965
The Salesman
Tv 1959
Tv 1971
Tv 1957
Russ Lawrence
Tv 1986
Tv 1973
Wayne Buford
Tv 1975
Manager
Tv 1999
Harry Foley
Tv 1962
Prof. John MacFarland ('Friend of the Dead')
Tv 1960
Tv 1958
Sam Carter
Tv 1950
Tv 1982
Martin Lane
Tv 1963
Doctor Sanders
Tv 1959
David
Tv 1954
Johnny Prescott (uncredited)
Tv 1957
Chet Mallet
Tv 1959
Tv 1969
Tv 1968
Tv 1971
Tv 1967
Tv 1955
Tv 1956
Ted Richards
Tv 1955
Hotel Clerk
Tv 1958
Tv 1959
Tv 1958
Charles Ashbaugh
Tv 1959
Tv 1958
Cole
Tv 1957
Dr. Harold Dunsmore
Tv 1958
Dr. Schneidermann
Tv 1966
Tv 1975
Tv 1958
Gilbert Condon
Tv 1961
Tv 1959
Tv 1954
Tv 1974
Tv 1966
Yarbrough
Tv 1956
Tv 1962
Mr. Ferris
Tv 1959
Ellis Higby
Tv 1952
Inspector
Tv 1961
Tv 1960
Lt. Barnes
Tv 1959
Tv 1978
Roy Smith
Tv 1953
Tv 1952
Tv 2010
Rev. Warmer
Tv 1977
Tv 1957
Gen. Robert E. Lee
Tv 1985
Maire Norris
Tv 2008
Lenny
Tv 1959
Retired Man/Scarlet Cyclone
Tv 1979
Union Official
Tv 1952
Marty Kemp
Tv 1960
Tom Scola
Tv 1961
Lt. Hill
Tv 1959
Lieutenant Carter
Tv 1959
Ed Crawford
Tv 1965
Charlie Kane
Tv 1957
Alben Peavy
Tv 1955
Capt. Grant
Tv 1955
Jess
Tv 1955
Ezra Thorpe
Tv 1955
Jake Spence
Tv 1955
Judge Ray Cordelius
Tv 1955
Lorin Sandusky
Tv 1974
Ferguson
Tv 1950
Thompson
Tv 1950
Tom Baird
Tv 1956
John Scott
Tv 1956
Tom
Tv 1956
Hall
Tv 1950
Airline Clerk
Tv 1952
Johnson
Tv 1952
Pete
Tv 1950
Douglas Harper
Tv 1962
Steve Alexander
Tv 1958
James Hendricks
Tv 1958
Craig the Bartender
Tv 1958
Link Damon
Tv 1958
Craig Wilkie
Tv 1968
Max Devore
Tv 2011
Dr. Bradbury
Tv 1957
Len Dykes
Tv 1957
George Winston
Tv 1958
Bogan
Tv 1959
Willis Roper
Tv 1972
Larry
Tv 1987
Silas Grigsby
Tv 1965
Larry Hill
Tv 1977
Major Karl Richmond
Tv 1958
Frank Harper
Tv 1965
Wesayso Scientist (voice)
Tv 1991
Prof. Leander Pomfritt
Tv 1959
Mr. Leander Pomfritt
Tv 1959
Varani
Tv 1993
Professor Pomfrit (voice)
Tv 2002
Farmer P. / Neville Popenbacher (voice)
Tv 2002
Wesley "Boarder" Hodges
Tv 1991
Leo Osburn
Tv 1972
The Ballad Singer
Tv 1962
Dr. Harrison Selby
Tv 1966
Ken Hamilton
Tv 1988
Al
Tv 1993
Mayor Norris
Tv 2008
Herbert Kalmbach
Tv 1979
Judith's Father
Tv 1990
Aeneas Longbridge
Tv 1960
Jonathan March
Tv 1978
Judge Milligan
Tv 1994
Bert Wilkins
Tv 1989
Dave Meiser
Tv 1952
Judge Gaffney
Tv 1999
Mr. Kirk
Tv 1961
Kemper
Tv 1961
Walter
Tv 1996
Lawyer
Tv 1967
Neil Carlson
Tv 1962