Willy Castello, a renowned Dutch actor, entered this world on April 24, 1910, in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, situated in the province of Noord-Holland, within the borders of the Netherlands. As a talented thespian, he went on to captivate audiences through his performances in a variety of cinematic endeavors, including the 1939 production of Mad Youth, the 1937 epic Heroes of the Alamo, and the 1940 mystery thriller Phantom of Chinatown. Sadly, his life was cut short, and he passed away on February 7, 1953, in the culturally rich city of Munich, located in the western part of Germany.
Personal Details
BornApr 24, 1910 Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Biography
Career
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1943

Confessions of a Vice Baron as Lucky Lombardi aka Count de Hoven / Van Hersten / Kilonis
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You Can't Beat the Law as Rico
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Du Barry Was a Lady as Flunky
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1942

The Panther's Claw as John Martin George (as William Castello)
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Bowery at Midnight as Jeweler (uncredited)
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The Dawn Express as Otto
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1941

You're Out of Luck as Johnny Burke
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Road to Happiness as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1940

Mad Youth as Count DeHoven
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Hidden Enemy as Eric Bowman
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Drums of the Desert as Addullah (as William Castello)
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Mystery Sea Raider as Radio Operator
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Chasing Trouble as Kurt
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Phantom of Chinatown as Jonas
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Foreign Correspondent as Krug's Henchman at Windmill (uncredited)
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1939

Death Rides the Range as Dr. Flotow
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Balalaika as Capt. Testoff
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1938

Port of Missing Girls as Manuel
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Wanted by the Police as Russo
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1937

Heroes of the Alamo as General Cos
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1936

Special Agent K-7 as Eddie Geller
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1935

Melody Trail as Gypsy Frantz
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1929

Border Romance as Lieutenant of Rurales
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1927

The King of Kings as Babylonian Noble