William Zuckert (born December 18, 1915-died January 23, 1997) was an American actor.

Life / Career

Born and raised in

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, Zuckert began his career in 1941 in radio and lent his voice to hundreds of dramas over the next two decades. He served in

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as a member of the naval construction force known as the

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s. On

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, Zuckert portrayed Lieutenant Louis Parker in the NBC crime drama '' Crime and Peter Chambers''. He went on to star in television, having many guest and character roles over the next half century, such as playing the sheriff in the ''

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'' episode, "

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". He appeared in two episodes of the short-lived 1961

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series '' The Investigators'' and also made four appearances on TV's ''

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'' as Judge Edward Simpson. In 1965, he appeared on ''

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'' as “Mr. Jacobson” in the episode “Deputy Festus” (S10E17). In 1969 Zuckert appeared as Yaekima on the TV series '' The Virginian'' in the episode titled "A Woman of Stone". Zuckert's Broadway credits include ''The Gang's All Here'' (1959) and ''Sixth Finger in a Five Finger Glove'' (1956). Zuckert served on the boards of directors of two professional organizations: the

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and the

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Personal life

For 30 years Zuckert was married to actress Gladys Holland, who survived him. They had a daughter, and he had two children from a previous marriage.

Death

On January 23, 1997, Zuckert died of pneumonia at the

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in Woodland Hills, California.

Selected filmography

*'' Kiss of Death'' (1947) – Sing Sing Guard (uncredited) *''

Odds Against Tomorrow ''Odds Against Tomorrow'' is a 1959 film noir produced and directed by Robert Wise and starring Harry Belafonte. Belafonte selected Abraham Polonsky to write the script, which is based on a novel of the same name by William P. McGivern. Blacklis ...

'' (1959) – Bartender (uncredited) *'' Ada'' (1961) – Harry Davers *'' Bachelor in Paradise'' (1961) – W.P. Mathews – Assistant Commissioner (uncredited) *'' Black Gold'' (1962) – Sheriff (uncredited) *''

Kid Galahad ''Kid Galahad'' is a 1962 American musical film starring Elvis Presley as a boxer. It was released by United Artists in August 1962 and opened at #9 at the American box office. '' Variety'' ranked it #37 on its list of the top-grossing films of ...

'' (1962) – O'Grady (uncredited) *''

Shock Corridor ''Shock Corridor'' is a 1963 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Samuel Fuller, and starring Peter Breck, Constance Towers, and Gene Evans. The film tells the story of a journalist who gets himself intentionally committ ...

'' (1963) – 'Swaneee' Swanson *''

Robin and the 7 Hoods ''Robin and the 7 Hoods'' is a 1964 American musical film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bing Crosby. The picture features Peter Falk, Barbara Rush, and an uncredited Edward G. Robinso ...

'' (1964) – Jury Foreman (uncredited) *''

The Cincinnati Kid ''The Cincinnati Kid'' is a 1965 American drama film directed by Norman Jewison. It tells the story of Eric "The Kid" Stoner, a young Depression-era poker player, as he seeks to establish his reputation as the best. This quest leads him to chal ...

'' (1965) – Poker Player (uncredited) *''

The Invaders ''The Invaders'' is an American science-fiction television series created by Larry Cohen that aired on ABC for two seasons, from 1967 to 1968. Roy Thinnes stars as David Vincent, who after stumbling across evidence of an in-progress invas ...

'' (1967) – Sergeant *''

Hang 'em High ''Hang 'Em High'' is a 1968 American DeLuxe Color revisionist Western film directed by Ted Post and written by Leonard Freeman and Mel Goldberg. It stars Clint Eastwood as Jed Cooper, an innocent man who survives a lynching; Inger Stevens a ...

'' (1968) – Sheriff *'' The Trouble with Girls'' (1969) – Mayor Gilchrist *''

The Gypsy Moths ''The Gypsy Moths'' is a 1969 American drama film, based on the 1955 novel of the same name by James Drought and directed by John Frankenheimer. The film tells the story of three barnstorming skydivers and their effect on a Midwestern American t ...

'' (1969) – Magistrate (uncredited) *'' The Great Bank Robbery'' (1969) – Ranger Commander *''

The Comic ''The Comic'' is a 1969 American Pathécolor comedy-drama film co-written, co-produced, and directed by Carl Reiner. It stars Dick Van Dyke as Billy Bright (which was the original title of the film), Michele Lee as Bright's love interest, an ...

'' (1969) – Prison Warden in Film (uncredited) *''

Tora! Tora! Tora! ''Tora! Tora! Tora!'' ( ja, トラ・トラ・トラ！) is a 1970 epic war film that dramatizes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The film was produced by Elmo Williams and directed by Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda and Kinji Fuk ...

'' (1970) – Admiral James O. Richardson (uncredited) *'' How to Frame a Figg'' (1971) – Commissioner Henders *''

Scandalous John ''Scandalous John'' is a 1971 American comedy-drama western film directed by Robert Butler and produced by Walt Disney Productions. It stars Brian Keith and Alfonso Arau. The music was scored by Rod McKuen. Plot John McCanless is a rip-snorting ...

'' (1971) – Abernathy *''

Family Flight ''Family Flight'' is an American television movie that originally aired on ABC on October 25, 1972. The film stars Rod Taylor and centers on a family whose plane crash-lands in the Baja California peninsula. The film was one of the first times ...

'' (1972, TV Movie) – Frank Gross *'' The Girl Most Likely to...'' (1973) – Priest in funeral *''

Blazing Saddles ''Blazing Saddles'' is a 1974 American satirical western black comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, who also wrote the screenplay with Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, and Alan Uger. The film stars Cleavon Little and Gene W ...

'' (1974) – Official (uncredited) *''The Sky's the Limit'' (1975) – Police Chief *''

The Strongest Man in the World ''The Strongest Man in the World'' is a 1975 American science fiction comedy film directed by Vincent McEveety, produced by Walt Disney Productions and starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, and Eve Arden. It is the second sequel to the 1969 film '' ...

'' (1975) – Policeman *''

W.C. Fields and Me ''W. C. Fields and Me'' is a 1976 American biographical film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Rod Steiger and Valerie Perrine. The screenplay by Bob Merrill is based on a memoir by Carlotta Monti, mistress of actor W. C. Fields during ...

'' (1976) – Studio Guard (uncredited) *''

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'' (1976) – Apartment Manager *''

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'' (1978) – Delegate Bob *''

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'' (1978) – Hotel Detective *'' Born Again'' (1980) – E. Howard Hunt *'' Hangar 18'' (1980) – Ace Landon *'' Seems Like Old Times'' (1980) – Gas Station Attendant *''

Chattanooga Choo Choo "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and composed by Harry Warren. It was originally recorded as a big band/swing tune by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra and featured in the 1941 movie ''Sun Valley Serenade''. It was ...

'' (1984) – Owen Meredith (uncredited) *''Snowballing'' (1984) – Sheriff Gilliam *'' Little Treasure'' (1985) – Charlie Parker *''Under the Gun'' (1988) – Guard *''

Critters 3 ''Critters 3'' is a 1991 American science fiction comedy horror direct to video movie and the third installment of the ''Critters'' franchise, directed by Kristine Peterson. Cary Elwes mentioned on the commentary for the uncut edition DVD of ''Sa ...

'' (1991) – Mr. Menges *''

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'' (1993) – Old Man *'' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'' (1994) – Mr. Finkle *'' Naked Gun : The Final Insult'' (1994) – Old Man

References

External links

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