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William Whitney Talman Jr. (February 4, 1915 – August 30, 1968) was an American television and movie actor, best known for playing Los Angeles District Attorney Hamilton Burger in the television series Perry Mason.
William Talman was a screenwriter and actor who played Hamilton Burger on Perry Mason. He also appeared in films such as The Hitch-Hiker and The Racket, and served in the army and Vietnam.
- February 4, 1915
- August 30, 1968
William Talman (1915-1968) was a versatile and prolific actor who starred in films, TV shows and stage plays. He is best known for playing Hamilton Burger, the district attorney who lost to Perry Mason in the long-running series Perry Mason (1957).
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- Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
Feb 9, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of William Talman, who played Hamilton Burger on Perry Mason and made a final appearance as a dying anti-smoking advocate. The article covers his early years, his military service, his film and TV roles, and his legacy.
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Mar 6, 2024 · The short film by the American Cancer Society was an anti-smoking commercial. A message about smoking and losing from someone with an intimate experience of both. While filming it, Talman knew he was dying from lung cancer. Not one to go quietly into the light but laughing all the way, Talman ended with a wink saying, “Don’t be a loser.”
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William Whitney Talman Jr. (February 4, 1915 – August 30, 1968) was an American television and movie actor, best known for playing Los Angeles District Attorney Hamilton Burger in the television series Perry Mason.
William Talman was an actor who starred in films like The Hitch-Hiker (1953) and The Racket (1951). He also appeared in TV shows like Perry Mason and The Wild, Wild West. See his ratings, reviews, photos and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
