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William Bendix - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 14, 1906 |
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| Died | December 14, 1964 (age 58) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also William Bendix's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Chester A. Riley in "The Life of Riley" (radio and TV), and roles in films such as "Wake Island" and "The Blue Dahlia." |
Intro
William Bendix was an American film, radio, and television actor, best known for playing working-class characters, notably in the radio and television show "The Life of Riley" and films including "Wake Island" and "The Blue Dahlia."
Early Life & Background
Bendix was born and raised in New York City. He was the son of Oscar and Hilda (Carnell) Bendix and was a nephew of composer/conductor Max Bendix. In his youth, he worked as a batboy for the New York Yankees before transitioning to acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Chester A. Riley in both radio (1944–1951) and television (1953–1958) versions of "The Life of Riley."
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for "Wake Island" (1942).
- Appeared in numerous films including "The Blue Dahlia" (1946), "Lifeboat" (1944), and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (1949).
Trivia
- Known for his catchphrase, "What a revoltin' development this is!" on "The Life of Riley."
- Was once a batboy for the New York Yankees in the early 1920s.
FAQs
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When was William Bendix born?
William Bendix was born the 14 January 1906.
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New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About January 14th, 1906, in brief:
- Historical events: William Bendix, an American actor known for his roles in film, radio, and television, was born on January 14, 1906, in New York City. He gained recognition for his portrayal of rough, blue-collar characters and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Wake Island' (1942).
- Day of the week: January 14th, 1906 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Story of the Kelly Gang directed by Charles Tait
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