Billy House

Billy House

Deceased · Born: May 7, 1889 · Died: Sep 23, 1961

Personal Details

BornMay 7, 1889 Mankato, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
  • Harriet Budzik

    ( Mar 27, 1940 to May 25, 2025 )
  • Esther Trowbridge

    ( Jun 19, 1933 to May 25, 2025 )
  • ???

Biography

Billy House, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on May 7, 1889, in the charming city of Mankato, Minnesota, USA.

As an accomplished thespian and wordsmith, House made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of notable works, including the 1946 film "The Stranger", the 1946 production "Bedlam", and the 1937 musical extravaganza "Merry-Go-Round of 1938".

House's personal life was marked by three significant unions, two of which were with the lovely Harriet Budzik and Esther Trowbridge, with the identity of his third spouse remaining a mystery.

Ultimately, Billy House's life came to a close on September 23, 1961, in the picturesque Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

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1959
Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life as Fat Man on Beach
{"id":96377,"title":"Colgate Theatre","year":"1958","character":"Albert Morgan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/colgate-theatre","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96377.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Colgate Theatre
Colgate Theatre as Albert Morgan
{"id":1483,"title":"Touch of Evil","year":"1958","character":"Construction Site Foreman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/touch-of-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1523vd2nrrlo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1523vd2nrrlo.jpg"},"released":1}
Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil as Construction Site Foreman (uncredited)
{"id":96478,"title":"Naked Gun","year":"1956","character":"Judge Cole","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/naked-gun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96478.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Naked Gun
Naked Gun as Judge Cole
{"id":174375,"title":"Aladdin and His Lamp","year":"1952","character":"Kafan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aladdin-and-his-lamp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174375.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174375.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
{"id":68174,"title":"Outlaw Women","year":"1952","character":"Uncle Barney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/outlaw-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68174.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68174.jpg"},"released":1}
Outlaw Women
Outlaw Women as Uncle Barney
{"id":21382,"title":"Santa Fe","year":"1951","character":"Luke Plummer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/santa-fe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21382.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Santa Fe
Santa Fe as Luke Plummer
{"id":68531,"title":"Silver City","year":"1951","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/silver-city-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68531.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68329,"title":"People Will Talk","year":"1951","character":"Coonan (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/people-will-talk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6t3o3b33pv10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6t3o3b33pv10.jpg"},"released":1}
People Will Talk
People Will Talk as Coonan (uncredited)
{"id":68656,"title":"Where Danger Lives","year":"1950","character":"Bogardus, Postville J.P.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-danger-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bas3ldfgnho.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bas3ldfgnho.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Where Danger Lives
Where Danger Lives as Bogardus, Postville J.P.
{"id":68649,"title":"Rogues of Sherwood Forest","year":"1950","character":"Friar Tuck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rogues-of-sherwood-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68649.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69332,"title":"Inner Sanctum","year":"1948","character":"McFee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inner-sanctum-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69332.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69332.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
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1947
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Trail Street
Trail Street as Carmody
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The Egg and I
The Egg and I as Billy Reed
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The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap as Shotgun Rider (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":12176,"title":"The Stranger","year":"1946","character":"Mr. Solomon Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stranger-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5nm5aqtt7oj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5nm5aqtt7oj0.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
The Stranger
The Stranger as Mr. Solomon Potter
{"id":32643,"title":"Bedlam","year":"1946","character":"Lord Mortimer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bedlam-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32643.jpg"},"released":1}
Bedlam
Bedlam as Lord Mortimer
{"id":70374,"title":"Thrill of a Romance","year":"1945","character":"Dr. Tovve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thrill-of-a-romance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70374.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70374.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
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1937
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1931
God's Gift to Women
God's Gift to Women as Mons. Cesare
{"id":14181,"title":"Smart Money","year":"1931","character":"Irontown Salesman-Gambler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smart-money","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14181.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14181.jpg"},"released":1}
Smart Money
Smart Money as Irontown Salesman-Gambler
{"id":75468,"title":"The Reckless Hour","year":"1931","character":"Seymour Jennison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-reckless-hour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75468.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75468.jpg"},"released":1}
The Reckless Hour
The Reckless Hour as Seymour Jennison