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Dave Willock

Acting Born Aug 13, 1909 Died Nov 12, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, USA 164 credits

Biography

Dave Willock was an American character actor born on August 13, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois, and he died on November 12, 1990, at the age of 81. His professional career began in vaudeville in 1931, where he teamed with his boyhood friend Jack Carson in a comedy song and dance routine. During the mid-1930s, Willock worked as a reporter and editor for a Milwaukee newspaper. He later teamed with Carson again, writing for Carson's radio show and playing the part of Carson's nephew Tugwell on The Jack Carson Show from 1943 to 1949. Willock made his first on-screen appearance in the film Good Girls Go to Paris in 1939, playing an uncredited bit part. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films and television series.

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Career overview

Dave Willock was an American character actor born on August 13, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois. His professional career began in vaudeville in 1931 when he teamed up with his boyhood friend Jack Carson in a comedy song and dance routine. During the mid-1930s, Willock worked for a time as a reporter and editor for a Milwaukee newspaper before eventually transitioning to screen work. He made his first on-screen appearance in an uncredited bit part in the 1939 film Good Girls Go to Paris.

Over the course of his career, Willock appeared in numerous films and television series spanning from 1939 to 1989. He reunited with Jack Carson when Carson invited him to write for his radio program. Willock both wrote for and played the role of Carson's nephew, Tugwell, on The Jack Carson Show from 1943 to 1949. Willock also worked professionally alongside Cliff Arquette.

Known for his extensive acting credits, Willock passed away on November 12, 1990, at the age of 81.

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Earthed 2 - Never Enough Dirt
Son of DinosaursPrehistoric World
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
Hustle
Emperor of the North
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Roman HolidaysNow You See Him, Now You Don'tMichael O'Hara the Fourth
Alias Smith and JonesThe Grissom Gang
Nanny and the ProfessorThe Immortal
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleLove, American Style
Adam-12Wacky RacesThe Beautiful Phyllis Diller ShowThe Legend of Lylah Clare
That GirlRun, Buddy, RunRun, Buddy, RunRun, Buddy, RunFrankie and Johnny
Hogan's HeroesGreen AcresGreen AcresGreen AcresGreen Acres
The MunstersGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.The Cara Williams ShowThe Cara Williams ShowSend Me No Flowers
Petticoat JunctionPetticoat JunctionBurke's LawVacation PlayhouseTemple Houston
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Lucy ShowThe Beverly HillbilliesThe VirginianWhat Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Mister EdThe Ladies ManMargie
My Three SonsStagecoach WestStagecoach WestThe Tom Ewell Show
BonanzaBonanzaThe Twilight ZoneDennis the MenaceWichita Town
The Donna Reed ShowWanted: Dead or AliveWanted: Dead or AliveWanted: Dead or AliveThe Geisha Boy
Perry MasonPerry MasonThe Real McCoysRichard Diamond, Private DetectiveBoots and Saddles
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreTelephone Time
GunsmokeGunsmokeAlfred Hitchcock PresentsRevenge of the Creature
The Lone WolfThe Wonderful World of Disney
Letter to LorettaIt Came from Outer SpaceRemains to Be SeenRoar of the Crowd
The Ford Television TheatreThe Merry WidowJust This OnceLove Is Better Than EverA Girl in Every Port
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsRoadblockDarling, How Could You!Let's Go Navy!
The George Burns and Gracie Allen ShowThe Jack Benny ProgramNo Man of Her OwnLouisaBelle of Old Mexico
Chicago Deadline
State of the UnionSo This Is New YorkSealed Verdict
The Fabulous DorseysStork Bites Man

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