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William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) 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).
William Schallert (1922-2016) was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in movies, TV shows and commercials. He also served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1979 to 1981 and was known for roles in Star Trek, Innerspace and The Patty Duke Show.
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Pacific Palisades, California, USA
May 9, 2016 · William Schallert, a familiar presence on prime-time television for decades, notably as the long-suffering father and uncle to the “identical cousins” played by Patty Duke on the hit 1960s...
May 9, 2016 · William Schallert, a veteran TV performer and Hollywood union leader who played Patty Duke’s father — and uncle — on television and led a long, contentious strike for actors, has died. Schallert died Sunday at his home in Pacific Palisades, California, said his son, Edwin.
Learn about the life and career of William Schallert, a versatile actor who appeared in movies and TV shows for over six decades. Find out his family background, trademark, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- July 6, 1922
- May 8, 2016
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May 10, 2016 · William Schallert was a veteran TV performer who played Patty Duke's father and uncle on "The Patty Duke Show" and led a long, contentious strike for actors. He also appeared in hundreds of movies, TV shows and specials, and studied theater with Charlie Chaplin.
May 9, 2016 · TheWrap reports the death of William Schallert, who had almost 400 screen credits in films and TV shows. He was known for his roles on "The Patty Duke Show" and "True Blood," and served as SAG president during a strike.
