William Tannen

actor

William Tannen was born on Nov 17, 1911 in USA. William Tannen's big-screen debut came with The Spectacle Maker directed by John Farrow in 1934, strarring The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle (uncredited). William Tannen is known for Support Your Local Sheriff! directed by Burt Kennedy, James Garner stars as Jason and Joan Hackett as Prudy. The upcoming new movie William Tannen plays is Support Your Local Sheriff! which will be released on Mar 26, 1969.

William Tannen was born on November 17, 1911 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Woman of the Year (1942), Hey, Jeannie! (1956) and The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951). He was previously married to Donrue Leighton. He died on December 2, 1976 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Birthday
Nov 17, 1911
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Support Your Local Sheriff!

Support Your Local Sheriff!

19697.5

The High Chaparral

The High Chaparral

19677.6

19647.3

19588.0

Mackenzie's Raiders

Mackenzie's Raiders

19587.6

19587.3

Tales of Wells Fargo

Tales of Wells Fargo

19577.9

Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

19567.3

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

19557.6

19547.2

Movies & TV Shows

1969
Support Your Local Sheriff!
Support Your Local Sheriff!
actor
as Man in Saloon (uncredited)
7.5
1968
The High Chaparral - Season 2
The High Chaparral - Season 2
actor
as Bartender / Marshal
7.6
1967
The High Chaparral - Season 1
The High Chaparral - Season 1
actor
as Bartender / Marshal
7.6
1966
Batman: The Movie
Batman: The Movie
actor
as American Delegate (uncredited)
6.5
1966
Daniel Boone - Season 3
Daniel Boone - Season 3
actor
as Calvin Moss / Clark / Trapper / ...
7.3
1965
The Great Sioux Massacre
The Great Sioux Massacre
actor
as Miner
5.2
1965
Fluffy
Fluffy
actor
as Professor (uncredited)
5.9
1965
How to Murder Your Wife
How to Murder Your Wife
actor
as Party Guest (uncredited)
6.5
1964
The Quick Gun
The Quick Gun
actor
as Jake (uncredited)
5.8
1961
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 6
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 6
actor
as Ollie Cooper / The Banker / Keenan / ...
7.9
1960
Noose for a Gunman
Noose for a Gunman
actor
as Willetts (as Bill Tannen)
5.6
1960
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 5
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 5
actor
as Ollie Cooper / The Banker / Keenan / ...
7.9
1960
Bat Masterson - Season 3
Bat Masterson - Season 3
actor
as Doc / Sheriff Geary / Charles Graves / ...
7.3
1959
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 4
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 4
actor
as Ollie Cooper / The Banker / Keenan / ...
7.9
1959
Bat Masterson - Season 2
Bat Masterson - Season 2
actor
as Doc / Sheriff Geary / Charles Graves / ...
7.3
1958
Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
actor
as Marcia Linnekar's Attorney (uncredited)
8.0
1958
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 3
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 3
actor
as Ollie Cooper / The Banker / Keenan / ...
7.9
1958
Bat Masterson - Season 1
Bat Masterson - Season 1
actor
as Doc / Sheriff Geary / Charles Graves / ...
7.3
1958
Mackenzie's Raiders - Season 1
Mackenzie's Raiders - Season 1
actor
as George Barton / Sam Archer
7.6
1957
The Tijuana Story
The Tijuana Story
actor
as Miguel Fuentes (uncredited)
5.3
1957
Jailhouse Rock
Jailhouse Rock
actor
as Record Distributor (uncredited)
6.5
1957
The Hired Gun
The Hired Gun
actor
as Deputy-Guard (uncredited)
5.7
1957
Badlands of Montana
Badlands of Montana
actor
as Second Outlaw (uncredited)
5.6
1957
Gun Duel in Durango
Gun Duel in Durango
actor
as Larkin - Man Stealing Guns (uncredited)
5.9
1957
Last of the Badmen
Last of the Badmen
actor
as Deputy Harris (as William J. Tannen)
5.6
1957
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 1
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 1
actor
as Ollie Cooper / The Banker / Keenan / ...
7.9
1957
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 2
Tales of Wells Fargo - Season 2
actor
as Ollie Cooper / The Banker / Keenan / ...
7.9
1957
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Season 3
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Season 3
actor
as Deputy Hal Norton / Gyp Clements
7.6
1956
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
actor
as Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
7.3
1956
Gun Brothers
Gun Brothers
actor
as Rourke - Gang Member (uncredited)
5.8
1956
Three for Jamie Dawn
Three for Jamie Dawn
actor
as Mr. Douglas (uncredited)
7.0
1956
The First Texan
The First Texan
actor
as President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
6.1
1956
Blackjack Ketchum, Desperado
Blackjack Ketchum, Desperado
actor
as Dee Havalik
6.0
1956
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Season 2
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Season 2
actor
as Deputy Hal Norton / Gyp Clements
7.6
1955
Top Gun
Top Gun
actor
as Torchy (uncredited)
6.2
1955
Devil Goddess
Devil Goddess
actor
as Nels Comstock
5.7
1955
Dial Red O
Dial Red O
actor
as Devon--Newspaper Reporter (as William J. Tannen)
6.5
1955
Jupiter's Darling
Jupiter's Darling
actor
as Roman Courier (uncredited)
5.7
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Season 1
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - Season 1
actor
as Deputy Hal Norton / Gyp Clements
7.6
1955
The Adventures of Champion - Season 1
The Adventures of Champion - Season 1
actor
as Logan / Rustler
7.3
1955
Stories of the Century - Season 2
Stories of the Century - Season 2
actor
as Dutch Charlie / Man in Jail
7.0
1954
The Bob Mathias Story
The Bob Mathias Story
actor
as Olympics Reporter (uncredited)
5.8
1954
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull
actor
as O'Connor
5.7
1954
The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
actor
as Cab driver-witness (uncredited)
5.9
1954
The Law vs. Billy the Kid
The Law vs. Billy the Kid
actor
as Dave Rudabaugh
5.0
1954
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
actor
as Steve Castle (as Bill Tannen)
5.2
1954
The Golden Idol
The Golden Idol
actor
as Sergeant Reed
5.0
1954
The Great Diamond Robbery
The Great Diamond Robbery
actor
as Interne (uncredited)
5.9
1954
Annie Oakley - Season 1
Annie Oakley - Season 1
actor
as Andrews / Henchman Al / Bart Stacy / ...
7.2
1954
Annie Oakley - Season 2
Annie Oakley - Season 2
actor
as Andrews / Henchman Al / Bart Stacy / ...
7.2
1954
The Roy Rogers Show - Season 4
The Roy Rogers Show - Season 4
actor
as Al Stone / Tom Everett / Owen Clinton / ...
7.2
1954
Stories of the Century - Season 1
Stories of the Century - Season 1
actor
as Dutch Charlie / Man in Jail
7.0
1953
Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate
actor
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
7.0
1953
El Paso Stampede
El Paso Stampede
actor
as Henchman Joe
6.8
1953
99 River Street
99 River Street
actor
as Director
7.4
1953
Clipped Wings
Clipped Wings
actor
as FBI Agent Douglas (uncredited)
6.2
1953
I, the Jury
I, the Jury
actor
as Johnny - Reporter (uncredited)
6.1
1953
Dangerous Crossing
Dangerous Crossing
actor
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
6.9
1953
Raiders of the Seven Seas
Raiders of the Seven Seas
actor
as Ramon
5.7
1953
Law and Order
Law and Order
actor
as Stranger (uncredited)
6.0
1953
Code Two
Code Two
actor
as Officer Kane (uncredited)
6.2
1953
Man in the Dark
Man in the Dark
actor
as Slavin (uncredited)
6.2
1953
Jack McCall, Desperado
Jack McCall, Desperado
actor
as Spargo
5.4
1953
The Roy Rogers Show - Season 3
The Roy Rogers Show - Season 3
actor
as Al Stone / Tom Everett / Owen Clinton / ...
7.2
1952
The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful
actor
as Reporter (uncredited)
7.8
1952
Flat Top
Flat Top
actor
as Commander (uncredited)
5.9
1952
Scaramouche
Scaramouche
actor
as Le Blanc (uncredited)
7.5
1952
Loan Shark
Loan Shark
actor
as Rourke (uncredited)
6.4
1952
Talk About a Stranger
Talk About a Stranger
actor
as Driggs (uncredited)
6.2
1952
Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
actor
as 'Doc' Edwards
5.5
1952
The Roy Rogers Show - Season 2
The Roy Rogers Show - Season 2
actor
as Al Stone / Tom Everett / Owen Clinton / ...
7.2
1952
The Adventures of Kit Carson - Season 2
The Adventures of Kit Carson - Season 2
actor
as Lawyer Rockcliff / Ace / Stoddard / ...
7.2
1951
Flame of Araby
Flame of Araby
actor
as Captain of Guards (uncredited)
5.5
1951
The Strip
The Strip
actor
as Arresting Detective (uncredited)
6.1
1951
Best of the Badmen
Best of the Badmen
actor
as Bill - Adjutant (uncredited)
6.0
1951
Show Boat
Show Boat
actor
as Man with Julie (uncredited)
6.9
1951
Roaring City
Roaring City
actor
as Ed Gannon
5.9
1951
New Mexico
New Mexico
actor
as Pvt. Cheever (uncredited)
5.6
1951
I Was an American Spy
I Was an American Spy
actor
as American Captain (uncredited)
6.5
1951
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
actor
as Henry, the Telegrapher (uncredited)
6.1
1951
Insurance Investigator
Insurance Investigator
actor
as 1st Hood
6.1
1951
A Yank in Korea
A Yank in Korea
actor
as Lt. Lewis
5.1
1951
The Adventures of Kit Carson - Season 1
The Adventures of Kit Carson - Season 1
actor
as Lawyer Rockcliff / Ace / Stoddard / ...
7.2
1950
The Flying Missile
The Flying Missile
actor
as Lieutenant (uncredited)
5.8
1950
Pygmy Island
Pygmy Island
actor
as Kruger
5.4
1950
Dial 1119
Dial 1119
actor
as WKYL Radio Announcer (uncredited)
6.7
1950
Chain Gang
Chain Gang
actor
as Harry Cleaver (uncredited)
5.3
1950
Three Secrets
Three Secrets
actor
as Bobby Lynch (uncredited)
7.0
1950
Convicted
Convicted
actor
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
6.8
1950
David Harding, Counterspy
David Harding, Counterspy
actor
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
5.9
1950
Three Little Words
Three Little Words
actor
as Photographer (uncredited)
6.9
1950
Armored Car Robbery
Armored Car Robbery
actor
as Officer Johnson (uncredited)
6.9
1950
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
actor
as Barker (uncredited)
6.9
1950
Father Is a Bachelor
Father Is a Bachelor
actor
as George Willis (uncredited)
6.7
1950
Key to the City
Key to the City
actor
as Policeman (uncredited)
6.4
1949
All the King's Men
All the King's Men
actor
as Man in City Bar (uncredited)
7.4
1949
Abandoned
Abandoned
actor
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
6.6
1949
The Gal Who Took the West
The Gal Who Took the West
actor
as Lee Cowhand (uncredited)
6.2
1949
Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
actor
as Detective (uncredited)
6.6
1949
Any Number Can Play
Any Number Can Play
actor
as Gambler (uncredited)
6.8
1949
Lust for Gold
Lust for Gold
actor
as Eager Fellow (uncredited)
6.8
1949
The Barkleys of Broadway
The Barkleys of Broadway
actor
as Doorman at Theater (uncredited)
7.0
1949
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
actor
as Reporter With Teddy Roosevelt (uncredited)
6.7
1949
Alaska Patrol
Alaska Patrol
actor
as Dajek
6.2
1948
Command Decision
Command Decision
actor
as Officer (uncredited)
7.3
1948
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
actor
as Traveler (uncredited)
7.1
1948
An Innocent Affair
An Innocent Affair
actor
as Gaylord
6.2
1948
Luxury Liner
Luxury Liner
actor
as Ship Headwaiter (uncredited)
6.4
1948
Walk a Crooked Mile
Walk a Crooked Mile
actor
as FBI Chemist (uncredited)
6.3
1948
A Southern Yankee
A Southern Yankee
actor
as Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
6.6
1948
B.F.'s Daughter
B.F.'s Daughter
actor
as Warrant Officer Operating Radio (uncredited)
6.1
1948
Alias a Gentleman
Alias a Gentleman
actor
as Interne (uncredited)
6.1
1947
Cass Timberlane
Cass Timberlane
actor
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
6.3
1947
This Time for Keeps
This Time for Keeps
actor
as Soldier (uncredited)
5.8
1947
Cynthia
Cynthia
actor
as Dingle Clerk (uncredited)
6.2
1947
Dark Delusion
Dark Delusion
actor
as Walters - the Chauffeur (uncredited)
6.1
1947
High Barbaree
High Barbaree
actor
as Officer of the Deck (uncredited)
6.4
1947
It Happened in Brooklyn
It Happened in Brooklyn
actor
as Captain (uncredited)
6.5
1947
The Beginning or the End
The Beginning or the End
actor
as Soldier at A-Bomb Test (uncredited)
6.6
1946
Gallant Bess
Gallant Bess
actor
as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
6.6
1946
Three Wise Fools
Three Wise Fools
actor
as Prosecutor (uncredited)
6.4
1946
Boys' Ranch
Boys' Ranch
actor
as Larry Stewart (uncredited)
6.0
1946
Our Old Car
Our Old Car
actor
as Officer Donahue (uncredited)
7.0
1945
Purity Squad
Purity Squad
actor
as Dr. Whitman (uncredited)
6.0
1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
actor
as Casting Director / Dr. Caswell Snide (uncredited)
6.3
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf
Week-End at the Waldorf
actor
as Photographer (uncredited)
6.6
1945
A Gun in His Hand
A Gun in His Hand
actor
as Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)
6.4
1945
Twice Blessed
Twice Blessed
actor
as Reporter at Airport (uncredited)
6.0
1945
Son of Lassie
Son of Lassie
actor
as German Soldier with Grenade (uncredited)
6.4
1945
This Man's Navy
This Man's Navy
actor
as Red (uncredited)
6.3
1944
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
actor
as McKay's Assistant (uncredited)
5.4
1944
An American Romance
An American Romance
actor
as Auto Factory Driver (uncredited)
6.7
1944
The Seventh Cross
The Seventh Cross
actor
as Guard at Town Entrance (uncredited)
7.4
1944
The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
actor
as Jordan
6.9
1944
Meet the People
Meet the People
actor
as Mr. Quinn (uncredited)
5.8
1944
Easy Life
Easy Life
actor
as Policeman (uncredited)
6.0
1944
Main Street Today
Main Street Today
actor
as Department of Transportation Representative (uncredited)
6.0
1943
Thousands Cheer
Thousands Cheer
actor
as Stockade Sergeant (uncredited)
6.2
1943
Pilot #5
Pilot #5
actor
as American Soldier
6.1
1943
Presenting Lily Mars
Presenting Lily Mars
actor
as Eugene Shepherd (uncredited)
6.8
1943
The Youngest Profession
The Youngest Profession
actor
as Mr. Clark - Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
6.0
1942
Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action
actor
as Flag Lieut. Dudley
6.5
1942
For Me and My Gal
For Me and My Gal
actor
as France Soldier-Driver (uncredited)
7.0
1942
Mighty Lak a Goat
Mighty Lak a Goat
actor
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
6.5
1942
The War Against Mrs. Hadley
The War Against Mrs. Hadley
actor
as Corporal - War Department Guard (uncredited)
6.6
1942
Cairo
Cairo
actor
as Mechanic at the Pyramid / Soldier on Boat (uncredited)
6.1
1942
Mr. Blabbermouth!
Mr. Blabbermouth!
actor
as Nazi Spy (uncredited)
5.7
1942
Grand Central Murder
Grand Central Murder
actor
as Second Railroad Yardman (uncredited)
6.4
1942
Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
actor
as Devlan
6.3
1942
Don't Talk
Don't Talk
actor
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
6.0
1942
Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
actor
as Ellis
7.2
1942
Mr. and Mrs. North
Mr. and Mrs. North
actor
as Train Agent (uncredited)
6.0
1941
Main Street on the March!
Main Street on the March!
actor
as Voice of Radio Broadcaster (voice, uncredited)
6.5
1941
Two-Faced Woman
Two-Faced Woman
actor
as Missing Couple-Searching Skier (uncredited)
6.2
1941
The Corsican Brothers
The Corsican Brothers
actor
as One of Lucien's Men (uncredited)
6.5
1941
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
actor
as Intern Fenwick
6.8
1941
Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark
actor
as Robert Graves
6.7
1941
The Big Store
The Big Store
actor
as Fred Sutton
6.5
1941
The Getaway
The Getaway
actor
as Driver in Prison Break (uncredited)
6.2
1941
Love Crazy
Love Crazy
actor
as Sanitarium Attendant (uncredited)
7.4
1941
I'll Wait for You
I'll Wait for You
actor
as Driver
6.3
1941
1-2-3-Go!
1-2-3-Go!
actor
as Taxi driver
5.1
1941
Washington Melodrama
Washington Melodrama
actor
as Airport Official (uncredited)
6.3
1941
The Penalty
The Penalty
actor
as State Trooper with Machine Gun (uncredited)
6.2
1941
The Trial of Mary Dugan
The Trial of Mary Dugan
actor
as Driver (uncredited)
6.5
1941
Forbidden Passage
Forbidden Passage
actor
as Daggett (uncredited)
6.4
1941
Respect the Law
Respect the Law
actor
as Mark - Terriss' Associate (uncredited)
6.2
1940
Flight Command
Flight Command
actor
as Lieut. Freddy Townsend
6.3
1940
Gallant Sons
Gallant Sons
actor
as Spath - a Gangster (uncredited)
6.3
1940
Sky Murder
Sky Murder
actor
as Gus
6.0
1940
Wyoming
Wyoming
actor
as Sgt. Reynolds (uncredited)
6.5
1940
Boom Town
Boom Town
actor
as Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)
7.1
1940
I Love You Again
I Love You Again
actor
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
7.4
1940
Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood
actor
as Ted Milner (uncredited)
6.0
1940
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
actor
as Mr. Franklin - Radio M.C. (voice, uncredited)
6.6
1940
Florian
Florian
actor
as Sergeant (uncredited)
7.3
1940
Two Girls on Broadway
Two Girls on Broadway
actor
as Joe (uncredited)
6.0
1940
Jack Pot
Jack Pot
actor
as Policeman (uncredited)
6.3
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
actor
as Harmon (uncredited)
7.3
1940
Pound Foolish
Pound Foolish
actor
as Marshall - Agent in Antwerp (uncredited)
6.1
1939
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man
actor
as State Trooper (uncredited)
7.4
1939
Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving
actor
as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
6.4
1939
Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious
actor
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
6.1
1939
Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale
actor
as Spectator in Theatre Box (uncredited)
6.2
1939
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World
actor
as Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)
6.9
1939
The Hardys Ride High
The Hardys Ride High
actor
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
6.6
1939
Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
actor
as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
5.7
1939
The Story of Dr. Jenner
The Story of Dr. Jenner
actor
as Sarah's Sweetheart (uncredited)
6.7
1939
Within the Law
Within the Law
actor
as Green's Clerk (uncredited)
6.4
1939
The Ice Follies of 1939
The Ice Follies of 1939
actor
as Assistant Doorman (uncredited)
5.1
1939
Stand Up and Fight
Stand Up and Fight
actor
as Lewis (uncredited)
6.4
1938
The Mad Miss Manton
The Mad Miss Manton
actor
as Drunk Who Trips in Las Palmas Club (uncredited)
6.7
1937
Rosalie
Rosalie
actor
as West Point Cadet (uncredited)
6.0
1937
When Love Is Young
When Love Is Young
actor
as Norman Crocker
6.1
1936
Crash Donovan
Crash Donovan
actor
as Tony
5.7
1936
Fury
Fury
actor
as Governor's Aide (uncredited)
7.9
1936
Speed
Speed
actor
as Intern Attending Terry (uncredited)
5.7
1936
Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl
actor
as Tom (uncredited)
6.6
1936
Foolproof
Foolproof
actor
as Jim - the MGM Reporter (uncredited)
6.3
1936
The Perfect Set-Up
The Perfect Set-Up
actor
as Jim, MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
6.1
1936
Tough Guy
Tough Guy
actor
as Heming (uncredited)
5.8
1936
Exclusive Story
Exclusive Story
actor
as Kent (uncredited)
6.0
1935
A Thrill for Thelma
A Thrill for Thelma
actor
as MGM Reporter
6.2
1935
It's in the Air
It's in the Air
actor
as Pilot (scenes deleted)
5.7
1935
She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It
actor
as Cesar
6.4
1935
Alibi Racket
Alibi Racket
actor
as Mackaye's Younger Assistant (uncredited)
5.9
1935
Murder in the Fleet
Murder in the Fleet
actor
as Pee Wee Adams (uncredited)
5.5
1934
The Band Plays On
The Band Plays On
actor
as Rosy Rosenberg
6.6
1934
Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
actor
as Blake - Shirley's Father - in Photo (uncredited)
7.2
1934
My Grandfather's Clock
My Grandfather's Clock
actor
as Ronny Belvedere
6.7
1934
The Spectacle Maker
The Spectacle Maker
actor
as The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle (uncredited)
6.0