Howard Wendell

Howard Wendell

Deceased · Born: Jan 25, 1908 · Died: Aug 11, 1975

1961
1955
1953

Personal Details

BornJan 25, 1908 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Howard Wendell, a renowned actor, took his first breath on January 25, 1908, in the charming city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. Born into a world of art and drama, Wendell would go on to make a lasting impact on the silver screen. His impressive acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in iconic films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953),The Big Heat (1953),and Front Row Center (1955).

Beyond his remarkable acting talents, Wendell's personal life was filled with love and commitment. He was married to the lovely Harriet Duane Morley, a union that brought joy and companionship to his life.

Despite his many accomplishments, Howard Wendell's time on this earth came to an end on August 11, 1975, in Oregon City, Oregon, USA. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work and the countless hearts he touched along the way.

Career

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1966
Frankie and Johnny
Frankie and Johnny as Man at Table (uncredited)
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{"id":65640,"title":"My Blood Runs Cold","year":"1965","character":"Mayor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-blood-runs-cold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65640.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
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How to Murder Your Wife
How to Murder Your Wife as The Trial Judge
{"id":65515,"title":"Mirage","year":"1965","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mirage-1965","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3afbvk4e0b30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3afbvk4e0b30.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3671,"title":"The Cincinnati Kid","year":"1965","character":"Charlie (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cincinnati-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4aa0av1sjuu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4aa0av1sjuu0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid as Charlie (uncredited)
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1963
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Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Judge
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1961
Sail a Crooked Ship
Sail a Crooked Ship as Mr. Caldingham (uncredited)
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{"id":8689,"title":"Mister Ed","year":1961,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mister-ed","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8689.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94679,"title":"The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake","year":"1959","character":"Dr. George Bradford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-four-skulls-of-jonathan-drake","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94679.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
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{"id":10476,"title":"The Texan","year":1958,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-texan","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10476.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
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1956
Storm Center
Storm Center as Sen. Bascomb
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{"id":66964,"title":"A Day of Fury","year":"1956","character":"Yanryzin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-day-of-fury","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66964.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66964.jpg"},"released":1}
A Day of Fury
A Day of Fury as Yanryzin
{"id":174136,"title":"The Fighting Chance","year":"1955","character":"Lucky Jim Morrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fighting-chance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174136.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174136.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Fighting Chance
The Fighting Chance as Lucky Jim Morrison
{"id":67269,"title":"Wiretapper","year":"1955","character":"Prison Chaplain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wiretapper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67269.jpg"},"released":1}
Wiretapper
Wiretapper as Prison Chaplain
{"id":67204,"title":"The View from Pompey's Head","year":"1955","character":"John Duncan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-view-from-pompeys-head-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67204.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82623,"title":"The Black Dakotas","year":"1954","character":"Judge Horatio Baker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-black-dakotas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82623.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
The Black Dakotas
The Black Dakotas as Judge Horatio Baker
{"id":67368,"title":"Prince Valiant","year":"1954","character":"Morgan Todd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prince-valiant-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67368.jpg"},"released":1}
Prince Valiant
Prince Valiant as Morgan Todd
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Athena
Athena as Mr. Grenville
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{"id":67785,"title":"Captain Scarface","year":"1953","character":"Mr. Dilts","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-scarface","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67785.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67785.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Captain Scarface
Captain Scarface as Mr. Dilts
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{"id":67760,"title":"By the Light of the Silvery Moon","year":"1953","character":"John H. Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/by-the-light-of-the-silvery-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67760.jpg"},"released":1}
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The Big Heat
The Big Heat as Police Commissioner Higgins
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1952
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You for Me
You for Me as Oliver Wherry