William Pawley

William Pawley

Deceased · Born: Jul 21, 1905 · Died: Jun 15, 1952

1940
1936
1935
1932
1931

Known For

The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath
Bad GirlBad Girl
The Return of Frank JamesThe Return of Frank James
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangI Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

Personal Details

BornJul 21, 1905 Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Relatives
  • Anthony Pawley (Sibling)
  • Edward Pawley (Sibling)
  • Martin H. Pawley (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

William Pawley, a distinguished American actor, entered this world on July 21, 1905, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Pawley showcased his remarkable talent in numerous films, including the critically acclaimed "The Grapes of Wrath" released in 1940, the captivating "Bad Girl" from 1931, and the thought-provoking "Gabriel Over the White House" in 1933.

Sadly, Pawley's life came to a close on June 15, 1952, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, United States of America.

Career

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1942
Time to Kill
Time to Kill as Hensch
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1940
Sky Bandits
Sky Bandits as Morgan
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Yukon Flight
Yukon Flight as Yuke Gradeau
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West of Abilene
West of Abilene as Chris Matson
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Double Alibi
Double Alibi as Dan Kraley
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Cafe Hostess
Cafe Hostess as Red Connolly
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Public Deb No. 1
Public Deb No. 1 as Legionnaire
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Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo as Paul
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Gambling on the High Seas
Gambling on the High Seas as Frank
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East of the River
East of the River as Dave Carter (uncredited)
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The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James as Actor
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The Great Profile
The Great Profile as Electrician
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The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath as Bill
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1939
Rough Riders' Round-up
Rough Riders' Round-up as Arizona Jack Moray
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Panama Lady
Panama Lady as Bartender
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Chicken Wagon Family
Chicken Wagon Family as Ensor
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Frontier Marshal
Frontier Marshal as Buck Newton
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Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Dinty (uncredited)
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The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Cabdriver (uncredited)
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1938
White Banners
White Banners as Joe Ellis
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Prairie Moon
Prairie Moon as Jim Legs Barton
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International Crime
International Crime as Honest John
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1937
Trapped by G-Men
Trapped by G-Men as Harry Grady
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Born Reckless
Born Reckless as Mac
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They Gave Him a Gun
They Gave Him a Gun as Gangster in Court (uncredited)
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San Quentin
San Quentin as Convict
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You Only Live Once
You Only Live Once as Mr. Williams (uncredited)
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1936
Public Enemy's Wife
Public Enemy's Wife as Correlli
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Women Are Trouble
Women Are Trouble as Mechanic
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Bullets or Ballots
Bullets or Ballots as Crail - Ex Con (uncredited)
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1935
Stolen Harmony
Stolen Harmony as Turk Connors (uncredited)
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Mary Burns, Fugitive
Mary Burns, Fugitive as Mike
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1934
Flirtation
Flirtation as Gangster
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Keep 'Em Rolling
Keep 'Em Rolling as Man Benny Fights in Beer Garden
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Kentucky Kernels
Kentucky Kernels as John Wakefield
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1933
Gabriel Over the White House
Gabriel Over the White House as Borell
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1932
After Tomorrow
After Tomorrow as Malcolm Jarvis
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Speak Easily
Speak Easily as Griffo
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Letty Lynton
Letty Lynton as Hennessey
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Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman as Al (uncredited)
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Central Park
Central Park as Gangster Hymie (uncredited)
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Young America
Young America as Bandit (Uncredited)
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang as Doggy (uncredited)
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1931
Bad Girl
Bad Girl as Jim Haley
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The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket as Train Porter