William Tannen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 17, 1911
- Died
- December 2, 1976 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Tannen (November 17, 1911 – December 2, 1976) was an American actor originally from New York City, who was best known for his role of Deputy Hal Norton in fifty-six episodes from 1956 to 1958 of the ABC/Desilu western television series, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, with Hugh O'Brian as Deputy Marshal Wyatt Earp. Tannen was also cast as Gyp Clements in the 1955 episode "The Buntline Special" of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. Beginning on September 11, 1956, in the second season of the series, with the setting moved from Wichita to Dodge City, Kansas, Tannen filled the Hal Norton role. His earliest episodes were "Fight or Run", "The Double Life of Dora Hand" and "Clay Allison", the latter two based on historical figures, the saloon singer and actor Dora Hand and the gunfighter Clay Allison. Some of his appearances were uncredited. His last credited role was "Doc Holliday Rewrites History" (May 6, 1958), with Myron Healey as the frontier gunfighter and dentist Doc Holliday. His last uncredited roles aired thereafter in May and June 1958, "Dig a Grave for Ben Thompson", based on the historical figure Ben Thompson played by Denver Pyle, "Frame-up", and "My Husband". He was cast as Ike Clanton, not on The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, but in the 1964 episode "After the OK Corral" of the syndicated western anthology series, Death Valley Days. Jim Davis portrayed Wyatt Earp in this particular episode. Tannen appeared twice, one role uncredited in Davis' earlier syndicated western series, Stories of the Century, including the role of Dutch Charlie in "Milt Sharp", the story of the stagecoach robber Milt Sharp.
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Filmography
Hero and the Terror
Movie · as Civil Engineer
Here's Lucy
TV · as Workman #2 · 1 ep
Batman
Movie · as American Delegate (uncredited)
Get Smart
TV · as Admiral · 1 ep
The Quick Gun
Movie
Arrest and Trial
TV · as Mack · 1 ep
The Virginian
TV · as Bartender · 1 ep
Gunslinger
TV · as Ben Tracy · 1 ep
Noose for a Gunman
Movie · as Willetts
The Return of Dracula
Movie · as Mack Bryant - Dept. of Immigration (uncredited)
Touch of Evil
Movie · as Marcia Linnekar's Attorney (uncredited)
The Tijuana Story
Movie
Gun Duel in Durango
Movie · as Larkin - Man Stealing Guns (uncredited)
A Hatful of Rain
Movie · as Celia's Supervisor (uncredited)
Tales of Wells Fargo
TV · as Keenan · 1 ep
Perry Mason
TV · as Police Sergeant, Frank - Studio Guard, Lt. Cmdr. Matt Stewart · 1 ep
Tombstone Territory
TV · as Dr. Buell · 1 ep
Wagon Train
TV · as Ralph Jessup, Slater · 1 ep
The First Texan
Movie · as President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Blackjack Ketchum Desperado
Movie · as Dee Havalik
Friendly Persuasion
Movie · as Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Hey, Jeannie!
TV · as Paul Revere · 1 ep
Dial Red O
Movie · as Devon
Devil Goddess
Movie · as Nels Comstock
Top Gun
Movie · as Torchy (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
TV · as John Hirschbeck, Townsman · 1 ep
The Adventures of Champion
TV · as Rustler, Logan · 1 ep
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV · as Deputy Hal Norton · 3 eps
MGM Parade
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Sitting Bull
Movie · as O'Connor
The Golden Idol
Movie · as Sergeant Reed
The Law vs. Billy the Kid
Movie · as Dave Rudabaugh
Jesse James vs. the Daltons
Movie · as Emmett Dalton
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Movie · as Steve Castle (as Bill Tannen)
I, the Jury
Movie
99 River Street
Movie · as Director
Raiders of the Seven Seas
Movie · as Ramon
Law and Order
Movie · as Stranger (uncredited)
Eyes of the Jungle
Movie · as Jeff Roper
Dangerous Crossing
Movie · as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
El Paso Stampede
Movie · as Henchman Joe
Jack McCall, Desperado
Movie · as Spargo
Kiss Me Kate
Movie · as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Flat Top
Movie · as Commander (uncredited)
Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
Movie · as 'Doc' Edwards
The Bad and the Beautiful
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)
Road Agent
Movie · as Toll Gate Guard
Talk About a Stranger
Movie · as Driggs
Dangerous Assignment
TV · 1 ep
I Was an American Spy
Movie · as American Captain (uncredited)
Best of the Badmen
Movie · as Bill - Adjutant (uncredited)
Insurance Investigator
Movie · as 1st Hood
A Yank in Korea
Movie · as Lt. Lewis
Roaring City
Movie · as Ed Gannon
Blue Blood
Movie · as Sparks
The Adventures of Kit Carson
TV · as Spade Bineham · 1 ep
Pygmy Island
Movie · as Kruger
Pal, Canine Detective
Movie
Sunset in the West
Movie · as John Kimball (as William J. Tannen)
Riders of the Range
Movie · as Trump Dixon
The Flying Missile
Movie · as Lieutenant
Chain Gang
Movie · as Harry Cleaver
Three Secrets
Movie · as Bobby Lynch (uncredited)
Convicted
Movie · as Prison Guard (uncredited)
Armored Car Robbery
Movie · as Officer Johnson (uncredited)
Annie Get Your Gun
Movie · as Barker (uncredited)
The Cisco Kid
TV · as Bix Douglas · 1 ep
Abandoned
Movie · as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
All the King's Men
Movie · as Man in City Bar (uncredited)
Alaska Patrol
Movie · as Dajek
The Mysterious Desperado
Movie · as Bart Barton
The Three Musketeers
Movie · as Traveler (uncredited)
An Innocent Affair
Movie · as Gaylord
Walk a Crooked Mile
Movie · as FBI Chemist
Cynthia
Movie · as Dingle Clerk (Uncredited)
High Barbaree
Movie · as Officer of the Deck (uncredited)
Our Old Car
Movie · as Officer Donahue (uncredited)
Gallant Bess
Movie · as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Week-End at the Waldorf
Movie · as Photographer (uncredited)
Main Street After Dark
Movie · as Wallet-Preparer (uncredited)
The Great Morgan
Movie · as Officer Donohue (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Gun in His Hand
Movie · as Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Movie · as Casting Director / Dr. Caswell Snide (uncredited)
The Canterville Ghost
Movie · as Jordan
Dark Shadows
Movie · as McKay's Assistant (uncredited)
Main Street Today
Movie · as Department of Transportation Representative (uncredited)
Maisie Goes to Reno
Movie · as Lead Man (Uncredited)
Air Raid Wardens
Movie · as Joseph
For God and Country
Movie · as Captain
Presenting Lily Mars
Movie · as Eugene Shepherd
Woman of the Year
Movie · as Ellis
Nazi Agent
Movie · as Ludwig
Fingers at the Window
Movie · as Devlan
Tarzan's New York Adventure
Movie · as Mike, an Airport Clerk (uncredited)
The Lady or the Tiger?
Movie · as Frank R. Stockton
Cairo
Movie · as Mechanic at Pyramid (uncredited)
The Affairs of Martha
Movie · as Mechanic (uncredited)
Stand by for Action
Movie · as Flag Lt. Dudley
Joe Smith, American
Movie · as Eddie
The Corsican Brothers
Movie · as One of Lucien's Men (Uncredited)
Grand Central Murder
Movie · as Second Railroad Yardman (uncredited)
Pacific Rendezvous
Movie · as Jasper Dean
Ship Ahoy
Movie · as Agent Flammer
For Me and My Gal
Movie · as France Soldier-Driver (uncredited)
Maisie Gets Her Man
Movie · as Army Stage Manager (Uncredited)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Movie · as Intern Fenwick
Whistling in the Dark
Movie · as Robert Graves
Men of the Timberland
Movie · as Cafe Patron (uncredited)
I'll Wait for You
Movie · as Driver
Two-Faced Woman
Movie · as Missing Couple-Skier Searcher (uncredited)
The Big Store
Movie · as Fred Sutton
Love Crazy
Movie · as Sanitarium Attendant (uncredited)
Down in San Diego
Movie · as Matt Herman
1-2-3-Go!
Movie · as Taxi Driver
The Wild Man of Borneo
Movie · as Actor in Film Scene (uncredited)
Flight Command
Movie · as Lieut. Freddy Townsend
Broadway Melody of 1940
Movie · as Harmon (uncredited)
Wyoming
Movie · as Sgt. Reynolds
Boom Town
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)
Pound Foolish
Movie · as Marshall-Agent in Antwerp
Gallant Sons
Movie · as Spath, a Gangster (uncredited)
The Mortal Storm
Movie · as Nazi Clerk
New Moon
Movie · as Pierre
I Love You Again
Movie · as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Florian
Movie · as Sergeant
Sky Murder
Movie · as Gus
Phantom Raiders
Movie · as Sailor
Sporting Blood
Movie · as Ted Milner
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Movie · as Mr. Franklin (voice) (uncredited)
Four Girls in White
Movie · as Doctor at Accident
Stand Up and Fight
Movie · as Lewis, Arnold's Henchman
The Ice Follies of 1939
Movie · as Assistant Doorman (uncredited)
Within the Law
Movie · as Green's Clerk
Broadway Serenade
Movie · as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
The Hardys Ride High
Movie · as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful World
Movie · as Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)
Another Thin Man
Movie · as State Trooper (uncredited)
Miracles for Sale
Movie · as Spectator in Theatre Box
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Movie · as Bates (uncredited)
Fast and Furious
Movie · as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
The Story of Dr. Jenner
Movie · as Sarah's Sweetheart (uncredited)
The Mad Miss Manton
Movie · as Drunk Who Trips in Las Palmas Club (uncredited)
When Love Is Young
Movie · as Norman Crocker
Exclusive Story
Movie · as Kent (uncredited)
Speed
Movie · as Intern Attending Terry
Women Are Trouble
Movie · as Reporter
Fury
Movie · as Governor's Aide (uncredited)
The Perfect Set-Up
Movie · as MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)
Crash Donovan
Movie · as Tony
She Couldn't Take It
Movie · as Cesar
Murder in the Fleet
Movie · as Pee Wee Adams (Uncredited)
A Thrill for Thelma
Movie · as MGM Reporter
The Band Plays On
Movie · as Rosy Rosenberg
My Grandfather's Clock
Movie · as Ronny Belvedere
The Spectacle Maker
Movie · as The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle