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Wills was a performer from early childhood, forming and leading the Avalon Boys singing group in the 1930s. He provided the deep voice for Stan Laurel 's performance of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" in Way Out West (1937), in which the Avalon Boys Quartet appeared. After appearing in a few Westerns, he disbanded the group in 1938, and struck ...
Chill Wills was a colorful character actor of American Westerns, who also performed as a musician and singer. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Beekeeper in The Alamo (1960) and appeared in many films and TV shows.
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- Seagoville, Texas, USA
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- Encino, California, USA
Chill Wills was a colorful character actor of American Westerns, who also sang with The Avalon Boys. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Alamo, but his campaigning cost him the award.
- July 18, 1902
- December 15, 1978
Chill Wills. (Actor) Chill Wills was an American actor and singer, who primarily played character roles in American Westerns. He started his career as a singer in the 'Avalon Boys Quartet,' which led him to his acting debut. He mostly played jovial and sometimes sinister character role, primarily in Westerns. In 1940, ‘MGM' signed Chill as ...
Chill Wills was a character actor and singer who appeared in many classic Westerns, often with John Wayne. He also voiced Francis the mule in six movies and was nominated for an Oscar for The Alamo.
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Chill Wills was a performer from early childhood, leading the Avalon Boys quartet and voicing Francis the Mule in several films. He also appeared in many westerns and dramas, and was nominated for an Oscar for The Alamo.
Apr 30, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Theodore Childress "Chill" Wills, who starred in Westerns, musicals, and comedies. He also voiced Francis the Talking Mule and sang with the Avalon Boys.
