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William Bendix, born on January 14, 1906 in New York City, New York, United States, was a comedian, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on December 14, 1964, at the age of 58. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / television actor / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20Bendix
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2005629
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was William Bendix born?
Born January 14, 1906.
When did William Bendix die?
Died December 14, 1964, aged 58.
Where was William Bendix from?
William Bendix was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did William Bendix do?
William Bendix worked as comedian, film actor, television actor, screenwriter, actor.
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