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Howard David Wendell, 67, prolific stage and film actor, died August 11 at his home in Oregon City. Ore. Born in Johnstown, Pa., and brought up in Elyria, Ohio, he spent most of his life as an actor in legit, films and television, specializing in character roles.
Howard Wendell (1908-1975) was an American actor who appeared in movies and TV shows such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Big Heat and Dr. Proctor. IMDb provides his biography, photos, credits, videos and personal details.
- January 1, 1
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Howard Wendell was born on January 25, 1908 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), The Big Heat (1953) and Affair in Trinidad (1952). He was married to Harriet Duane Morley. He died on August 11, 1975 in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
- January 25, 1908
- August 11, 1975
Apr 9, 2024 · Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the staunch Lucky Jim Morrison in The Fighting Chance (1955). Born into a working-class family, one of five children of a housekeeper and a butcher, following his service in the United States Army during World War II, he attained his degree in theatrical arts under the...
- January 25, 1908
Howard Wendell was a character actor who appeared in films, TV shows and stage plays from 1952 to 1971. He was known for his skill and reliability, and worked with directors like Fritz Lang and Edward L. Cahn.
- January 1, 1907
- January 1, 1975
Howard Wendell. Highest Rated: 94% The Big Heat (1953) Lowest Rated: 88% Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Birthday: Jan 25, 1908. Birthplace: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Over the course of his lengthy career, character actor Howard Wendell appeared in everything from TV westerns ("Gunsmoke," "Bonanza") to family programs ("The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" and "Zorro"). During the '40s, Wendell began acting on Cleveland, Ohio radio comedy shows, soon finding...
