Wesley Addy
Biography
Wesley Addy was an American actor. Born on August 4, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska, he played many roles on the Broadway stage, often in Shakespearean productions opposite actor Maurice Evans. He appeared in a 1953 television production of Hamlet, playing Horatio opposite Evans's Hamlet. Addy also played roles on television shows such as The Edge of Night in the 1950s and later on Ryan's Hope and Loving. In addition to his television work, he made a film debut in 1951 in the film Beichte eines Arztes – Die erste Legion, alongside Charles Boyer. Addy's filmography includes Hallmark Hall of Fame, Twelve O'Clock High, and You Are There.
Career overview
Wesley Addy was an American actor who began his career on the Broadway stage, where he played several roles, including Shakespearean ones. He often appeared opposite actor Maurice Evans in these productions. One notable production was a 1953 television production of Hamlet, in which Addy played the role of Horatio opposite Evans's Hamlet. This production was part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame series and was considered the most prestigious American production of the play seen on television at the time.
In addition to his work on stage and television, Addy also appeared in various television shows, including The Edge of Night in the 1950s. Later in his career, he played roles on the television serials Ryan's Hope and Loving. On Ryan's Hope, he portrayed publisher Bill Woodard, while on Loving, he played patriarch Cabot Alden.
Addy's film career is also documented, with one of his early film appearances being in the 1951 drama Beichte eines Arztes – Die erste Legion, in which he played a priest. He also appeared in the television anthology series You Are There, and the films Twelve O'Clock High and Hallmark Hall of Fame.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- Before and After (1996) as Judge Grady
- A Modern Affair (1996) as Ed Rhodes
- Hiroshima (1995) as Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson
- Hiroshima (1995) as Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson
- The Bostonians (1984) as Dr. Tarrant
- Rage of Angels (1983) as Abner Parker
- Loving (1983) as Cabot Alden
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mr. Wentworth
- The Verdict (1982) as Dr. Towler
- The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (1981) as Connecticut Minister
- The Europeans (1979) as Mr. Wentworth
- The Andros Targets (1977) as General Graves
- Tail Gunner Joe (1977) as Middleton
- Network (1976) as Nelson Chaney
- The Adams Chronicles (1976) as Andrew Jackson
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Agent Steiner
- The Grissom Gang (1971) as John P. Blandish
- Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) as Lt. Commander Alwin D. Kramer
- Medical Center (1969)
- Ironside (1967)
- The Invaders (1967) as Tomkins
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Colonel Leske
- Seconds (1966) as John
- Mister Buddwing (1966) as Dice Player
- The F.B.I. (1965) as U.S. Attorney Cline
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Goulding
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Jock Mitchell
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Carl Torrance
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Carl Munroe
- I Spy (1965) as Hubbard
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Hellinger
- Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) as Sheriff Standish
- The Fugitive (1963) as Homer Price
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Rahm
- 4 for Texas (1963) as Winthrop Trowbridge
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) as Marty McDonald
- The Defenders (1961) as Dr. Simons
- John Brown's Raid (1960) as Col. Lewis Washington
- Ten Seconds to Hell (1959) as Wolfgang Sulke
- Perry Mason (1957) as Alton Brent
- Perry Mason (1957) as Joachim DeVry
- The Garment Jungle (1957) as Mr. Paul
- The Edge of Night (1956)
- Time Table (1956) as Dr. Paul Brucker
- Kiss Me Deadly (1955) as Lt. Pat Murphy
- The Big Knife (1955) as Horatio "Hank" Teagle
- King Lear (1953) as King of France
- The Other Wise Man (1953)
- Hamlet (1953) as Horatio
- Omnibus (1952) as King of France
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as James Monroe
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- The First Legion (1951) as Father John Fulton
- Suspense (1949)
- Studio One (1948) as McAllister
- Studio One (1948) as Steven Coryat
- Studio One (1948) as Walter Marshall
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Ford Theatre (1948) as Prof. Allen Carr
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wesley Addy best known for?
Wesley Addy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Before and After (1996), Eternity and a Day (1998), American Playhouse (1982), The Verdict (1982).
When and where was Wesley Addy born?
Wesley Addy was born on August 4, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. They passed away on December 31, 1996.
How many credits does Wesley Addy have?
Wesley Addy has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1996.
What is Wesley Addy's background in cinema and television?
Wesley Addy was an American actor. Born on August 4, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska, he played many roles on the Broadway stage, often in Shakespearean productions opposite actor Maurice Evans. He appeared in a 1953 television production of Hamlet, playing Horatio opposite Evans's Hamlet. Addy also played roles on television...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as James Monroe — aged about 37
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 37
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) as Marty McDonald — aged about 48
- Network (1976) as Nelson Chaney — aged about 62
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Rahm — aged about 49
- Perry Mason (1957) as Alton Brent — aged about 43
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