Dave Willock
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.
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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164 titles- Earthed 2 - Never Enough Dirt (2005) as Dave Wardell
- Son of Dinosaurs (1989) as Self
- Prehistoric World (1989)
- Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs (1985) as Himself
- Hustle (1975) as Liquor Store Clerk
- Emperor of the North (1973) as Groundhog
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Clerk
- The Roman Holidays (1972) as Gus Holiday (voice)
- Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) as Mr. Burns
- Michael O'Hara the Fourth (1972) as Store Manager
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- The Grissom Gang (1971) as Rocky
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- The Immortal (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Charlie
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bob
- Love, American Style (1969) as Charley
- Adam-12 (1968) as George Edwards
- Wacky Races (1968) as Narrator (voice)
- The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968) as Regular Performer
- The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) as Cameraman
- That Girl (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966) as Chicken Buyer (uncredited)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966) as Sheriff Len Rhodes
- Frankie and Johnny (1966) as Pete (uncredited)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965)
- Green Acres (1965) as George Bennington
- Green Acres (1965) as Ticket Agent
- Green Acres (1965) as Larry Lawlor
- Green Acres (1965) as Tom Blackwell
- Green Acres (1965) as Mr. McGurney
- Green Acres (1965) as Otis Cowan
- Green Acres (1965) as Mr. Gordon
- My Mother the Car (1965)
- The Munsters (1964)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- The Cara Williams Show (1964)
- The Cara Williams Show (1964) as Sweeney
- Send Me No Flowers (1964) as Milkman Ernie
- Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) as Taxi Driver
- The Patsy (1964) as Alec (uncredited)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Pixley Sheriff
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Touhey Benson
- Burke's Law (1963) as Buzz Hardy
- Vacation Playhouse (1963) as Carl Ryan
- Temple Houston (1963) as Speedy Jackson
- 4 for Texas (1963) as Alfred
- Wives and Lovers (1963) as Dr. Leon Partridge DDS
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as The Wig Salesman
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Math Teacher
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Elevator Starter
- The Virginian (1962) as Hank Jessop
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) as Ray Hudson
- Mister Ed (1961) as Moko (voice) (uncredited)
- The Ladies Man (1961) as Assistant TV Program Director (uncredited)
- Margie (1961)
- My Three Sons (1960) as Ed
- Stagecoach West (1960) as Duncan
- Stagecoach West (1960) as Clerk
- The Tom Ewell Show (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Deeter
- Bonanza (1959) as Phil Axe
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Marty
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- Wichita Town (1959)
- Not for Hire (1959)
- Ten Seconds to Hell (1959) as Peter Tillig
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Jethro Dane
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as George Goode
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Judge
- The Geisha Boy (1958) as GI in Korea (uncredited)
- Queen of Outer Space (1958) as Lt. Mike Cruze
- Perry Mason (1957) as Philip Robinson
- Perry Mason (1957) as Bartender
- The Real McCoys (1957)
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Henry Wilkins
- Boots and Saddles (1957)
- The Delicate Delinquent (1957) as William C. Goerner
- The Buster Keaton Story (1957) as Joe Keaton
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Bain - Hotel Desk Clerk
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Clerk
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Becker
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Frank Voss
- Revenge of the Creature (1955) as Lou Gibson
- The Lone Wolf (1954) as Roustabout (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Store Manager
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Counterman
- It Came from Outer Space (1953) as Pete Davis (uncredited)
- Remains to Be Seen (1953) as Delivery Man (uncredited)
- Roar of the Crowd (1953) as Buster Sands
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Benny Corrigan
- The Merry Widow (1952) as Marshovian Attache (uncredited)
- Just This Once (1952) as Caddie Ralph Roberts
- Love Is Better Than Ever (1952) as Davey
- A Girl in Every Port (1952) as Seaman McGonegal (uncredited)
- Battle Zone (1952) as Smitty
- Flat Top (1952) as Willie
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Lt. Jerry O'Neal
- Roadblock (1951) as Airport Clerk (uncredited)
- Darling, How Could You! (1951) as Usher (Uncredited)
- Let's Go Navy! (1951) as Algernon Hobenocker
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) as Manny Dillon
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Bus Passenger
- No Man of Her Own (1950) as Jimmy Baker (uncredited)
- Louisa (1950) as Joe Collins
- Belle of Old Mexico (1950) as Tommy Mayberry
- Chicago Deadline (1949) as Pig
- State of the Union (1948) as Pilot (uncredited)
- So This Is New York (1948) as Willis Gilbey
- Sealed Verdict (1948) as Stockade Desk Sergeant
- The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) as Foggy
- Stork Bites Man (1947) as Lester
- The Runaround (1946) as Hubert 'Billy' Willis
- Joe Palooka, Champ (1946) as Mr. Rodney
- The Searching Wind (1946) as Harry, Male Nurse
- Spellbound (1945) as Bellboy (uncredited)
- This Love of Ours (1945) as Dr. Dailey
- Bring on the Girls (1945) as Sailor (uncredited)
- Pin Up Girl (1944) as Dud Miller
- Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) as Heckling Soldier (uncredited)
- Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Convoy Speaker (uncredited)
- The Gang's All Here (1943) as Sgt. Pat Casey
- The Hard Way (1943) as Bellboy (Uncredited)
- Princess O'Rourke (1943) as Delivery Boy (uncredited)
- Let's Face It (1943) as Barney Hilliard
- She Has What It Takes (1943) as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Dixie Dugan (1943) as Phil (uncredited)
- He Hired the Boss (1943) as Sailor
- You Were Never Lovelier (1942) as Hotel Acuña Bellboy (uncredited)
- The Male Animal (1942) as Student in Bookstore (uncredited)
- The Affairs of Martha (1942) as Milkman (uncredited)
- Lucky Jordan (1942) as Angelo Palacio
- For Me and My Gal (1942) as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Two Yanks in Trinidad (1942) as Messenger (uncredited)
- The Fleet's In (1942) as Sailor
- Priorities on Parade (1942) as Push Gasper
- Men of the Sky (1942) as Bob 'Sir Galahad' Gladdens
- This Time for Keeps (1942) as Soda Jerk
- Over My Dead Body (1942) as Sailor
- Frisco Lil (1942)
- Hellzapoppin' (1941) as Orchestra Trombone Player (uncredited)
- She Knew All the Answers (1941) as Messenger Boy
- Harvard Here I Come (1941) as Student
- Cracked Nuts (1941) as Radio Technician
- Mr. District Attorney (1941) as Hypo
- Louisiana Purchase (1941) as Bellhop (uncredited)
- Caught in the Draft (1941) as Colonel's Orderly (uncredited)
- Niagara Falls (1941) as Bellboy (uncredited)
- A Shot in the Dark (1941) as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Black Friday (1940) as Student
- Too Many Husbands (1940) as Elevator Operator
- Granny Get Your Gun (1940) as Frightened Motorist
- Brother Rat and a Baby (1940) as Talking Cadet in Trouble
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Senate Guard (uncredited)
- Golden Boy (1939) as Arena Call Boy
- The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) as Bellboy (uncredited)
- S.O.S Tidal Wave (1939) as Page
- Good Girls Go to Paris (1939) as Student (uncredited)
- Three Texas Steers (1939) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Legion of Lost Flyers (1939) as Blinky, the Radioman
- Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939) as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dave Willock best known for?
Dave Willock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hustle (1975), Emperor of the North (1973), The Streets of San Francisco (1972), The Roman Holidays (1972).
When and where was Dave Willock born?
Dave Willock was born on August 13, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on November 12, 1990.
How many credits does Dave Willock have?
Dave Willock has accumulated over 164 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2005.
What is Dave Willock's background in cinema and television?
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 worke...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Marty — aged about 49
- The Munsters (1964) — aged about 54
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) as Ray Hudson — aged about 52
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Store Manager — aged about 44
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as The Wig Salesman — aged about 52
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Frank Voss — aged about 45
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