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My Take
There is something about William Bendix's face that I simply love. Born in New York in 1906, this comedian and character actor cornered the market on rough, blue-collar men, earning an Academy Award nomination for Wake Island and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. What wins me over is that he was no matinee idol; he carried the screen with a lived-in, working-man's presence, the kind of craftsmanship that feels increasingly rare. He passed in 1964, but actors who can shoulder that everyday realism strike me as more precious now than ever.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Bendix
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・ベンディックス
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・べんでぃっくす
- Born
- January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / television actor / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20Bendix
Frequently asked questions
When was William Bendix born?
January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964.
Where is William Bendix from?
William Bendix is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does William Bendix do?
William Bendix works as comedian, film actor, television actor, screenwriter, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.