Than Wyenn

Than Wyenn

Deceased · Born: May 2, 1919 · Died: Jan 30, 2015

Personal Details

BornMay 2, 1919 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Than Wyenn, a distinguished thespian, entered the world on May 2, 1919, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA.

Throughout his illustrious career, Wyenn left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, with a plethora of notable roles that showcased his impressive range and versatility.

One of his most iconic performances came in the 1979 film "Being There," which cemented his status as a master of his craft.

In 1984, Wyenn brought his unique talent to the big screen once again, starring in the beloved aquatic comedy "Splash."

Earlier in his career, Wyenn appeared in the 1959 drama "Imitation of Life," a poignant and powerful exploration of the human experience.

Sadly, Wyenn's remarkable life came to a close on January 29, 2015, at the ripe age of 95, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

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1984
Splash
Splash as Mr. Ambrose
{"id":162608,"title":"Mae West","year":"1982","character":"Ira Pitkin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mae-west","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162608.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Mae West
Mae West as Ira Pitkin
{"id":163299,"title":"Power","year":"1980","character":"Judge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/power-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163299.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163299.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Power
Power as Judge
{"id":163106,"title":"Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb","year":"1980","character":"Gen. Curtis LeMay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/enola-gay-the-men-the-mission-the-atomic-bomb","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163106.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":163599,"title":"The Billion Dollar Threat","year":"1979","character":"Assistant Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-billion-dollar-threat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163599.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Billion Dollar Threat
The Billion Dollar Threat as Assistant Manager
{"id":6679,"title":"Black Sunday","year":"1977","character":"Israeli Ambassador","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-sunday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6679.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Black Sunday
Black Sunday as Israeli Ambassador
{"id":86166,"title":"Adventures of the Queen","year":"1975","character":"Fedderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adventures-of-the-queen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86166.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86166.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":818,"title":"The Six Million Dollar Man","year":1974,"character":"Desk Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-six-million-dollar-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/37qh8t2j1p10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/37qh8t2j1p10.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":198369,"title":"Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You","year":"1971","character":"Registrar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ellery-queen-dont-look-behind-you-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198369.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":82021,"title":"The Pink Jungle","year":"1968","character":"Customs Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pink-jungle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82021.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Pink Jungle
The Pink Jungle as Customs Agent
{"id":166683,"title":"Sullivan's Empire","year":"1967","character":"Inspector Huante","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sullivans-empire-1967","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166683.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Sullivan's Empire
Sullivan's Empire as Inspector Huante
{"id":82083,"title":"Gambit","year":"1966","character":"Airport Official (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gambit-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55ahk9mp4d70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55ahk9mp4d70.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Gambit
Gambit as Airport Official (uncredited)
{"id":94629,"title":"The Boy and the Pirates","year":"1960","character":"Hunter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boy-and-the-pirates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94629.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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1959
{"id":173758,"title":"The Sign of Zorro","year":"1958","character":"Licenciado Pina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sign-of-zorro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173758.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173758.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The Sign of Zorro
The Sign of Zorro as Licenciado Pina
{"id":10401,"title":"Mike Hammer","year":1958,"character":"Harry Tate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mike-hammer","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10401.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10401.jpg"},"released":1}
Mike Hammer
Mike Hammer as Harry Tate
{"id":66815,"title":"Beginning of the End","year":"1957","character":"Frank Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beginning-of-the-end","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66815.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Beginning of the End
Beginning of the End as Frank Johnson
{"id":96405,"title":"The Invisible Boy","year":"1957","character":"Prof. Zeller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-invisible-boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96405.jpg"},"released":1}
The Invisible Boy
The Invisible Boy as Prof. Zeller
{"id":30537,"title":"Pete Kelly's Blues","year":"1955","character":"Rudy Shulak","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pete-kellys-blues","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30537.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Pete Kelly's Blues
Pete Kelly's Blues as Rudy Shulak
{"id":67436,"title":"Black Tuesday","year":"1954","character":"Bank Teller (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-tuesday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67436.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Black Tuesday
Black Tuesday as Bank Teller (uncredited)
{"id":68983,"title":"The Undercover Man","year":"1949","character":"Cabbie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-undercover-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68983.jpg"},"released":1}
1949