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William Post Jr.

Known For
Acting
Born
February 19, 1901 in Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Died
September 26, 1989
Active Years
1931–1959 (29 Years)
Total Credits
20 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 19, 1901 Died Sep 26, 1989 Montclair, New Jersey, USA 20 credits
20
Total Credits
1931–1959
29 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: William Post Jr. (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: William Post Jr. (also known as Will).
Profession: American actor and drama instructor.
Birth Date: February 19, 1901.
Birth Place: Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
Death Date: September 26, 1989 (age 88).
Death Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Billing: Sometimes billed without "Jr." after his surname.
Spouses: Joan Castle and Doris Muriel (Broiles) Post.
Known For/Credits: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), Mr. and Mrs. North (1942), The Black Camel (1931), The House on 92nd Street, Experiment Perilous, Call Northside 777, Ship Ahoy, and The Moon Is Down.

William Post Jr., also known as Will, was an American actor and drama instructor. Born on February 19, 1901, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA, he was sometimes billed without using "Jr." after his surname. Post was married to Joan Castle and Doris Muriel (Broiles) Post. His acting credits include The Black Camel (1931), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), and Mr. and Mrs. North (1942). Other works associated with him are The House on 92nd Street, Experiment Perilous, Call Northside 777, Ship Ahoy, and The Moon Is Down. He died on September 26, 1989, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.
"William Post Jr., also known as Will, was an American actor and drama instructor. Born on February 19, 1

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Career

Career overview

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Name: William Post Jr. (also known as Will).
Profession: American actor and drama instructor.
Birth: February 19, 1901, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
Death: September 26, 1989, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (age 88).
Acting Credits mentioned:
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)
Mr. and Mrs. North (1942)
The Black Camel (1931)
The House on 92nd Street
Experiment Perilous
Call Northside 777
Ship Ahoy
The Moon Is Down
Other info: Sometimes billed without "Jr."
Paragraph 1: Biography and Profession.
William Post Jr. was an American actor and drama instructor. Born on February 19, 1901, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA, he was sometimes billed without the use of "Jr." following his surname. He was also known as Will. Post died on September 26, 1989, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career/Credits.
As an actor, Post's work included several film productions. He was known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, released in 1942, and Mr. and Mrs. North, also released in 1942. His earlier credits include The Black Camel from 1931. Other notable works in his filmography include The House on 92nd Street, Experiment Perilous, Call Northside 777, Ship Ahoy, and The Moon Is Down.
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William Post Jr. was an American actor and drama instructor. Born on February 19, 1901, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA, he was sometimes billed without the use of "Jr." following his surname and was also known as Will. Post died on September 26, 1989, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.

Throughout his career in acting, Post appeared in various productions. He was known for his work in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) and Mr. and Mrs. North (1942). His filmography also includes The Black Camel (1931). Additional credits associated with his acting career include The House on 92nd Street, Experiment Perilous, Call Northside 777, Ship Ahoy, and The Moon Is Down.
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"William Post Jr. was an American actor and drama instructor. Born on February 19, 1901, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA, he was sometimes billed without the use of "Jr." following his surname and was also known as Will. Post died on September 26, 1989, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.

Throughout his career in acting, Post appeared in various productions. He was known for his work in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) and Mr. and Mrs. North (1942). His filmography also includes The Black Camel (19

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Career timeline

Miracle On 34th StreetWhat Makes Sammy Run?
Farewell to Yesterday
Call Northside 777
Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.
The House on 92nd StreetThe Open Door: The Story Of Foreman Jim Baxter And His Family
Experiment PerilousRoger Touhy, GangsterBride by Mistake
The Moon Is Down
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret WeaponMr. and Mrs. NorthNazi AgentShip AhoyPacific Rendezvous
Babes on Broadway
The Birth of a Baby
The Black CamelSecret Service

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • Miracle On 34th Street (1959) as Mr. Gimbel
  • What Makes Sammy Run? (1959) as Lucky Westover
  • Farewell to Yesterday (1950) as Self - Narrator(voice)
  • Call Northside 777 (1948) as Sixth Precinct Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D. (1946) as Kenneth Randall
  • The House on 92nd Street (1945) as Walker
  • The Open Door: The Story Of Foreman Jim Baxter And His Family (1945) as Jim Baxter
  • Experiment Perilous (1944) as District Attorney
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  • Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944) as Joseph P. Sutton
  • Bride by Mistake (1944) as Donald
  • The Moon Is Down (1943) as Alex Morden
  • Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) as Dr. Franz Tobel
  • Mr. and Mrs. North (1942) as Gerald P. North
  • Nazi Agent (1942) as Harry (voice) (uncredited)
  • Ship Ahoy (1942) as H. U. Bennet
  • Pacific Rendezvous (1942) as Lanny
  • Babes on Broadway (1941) as Announcer
  • The Birth of a Baby (1938) as John Burgess
  • The Black Camel (1931) as Alan Jaynes
  • Secret Service (1931) as Henry Dumont

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William Post Jr. best known for?

William Post Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Miracle On 34th Street (1959), Hemlock Grove (2013), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), The Black Camel (1931).

When and where was William Post Jr. born?

William Post Jr. was born on February 19, 1901 in Montclair, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on September 26, 1989.

How many credits does William Post Jr. have?

William Post Jr. has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1959.

What is William Post Jr.'s background in cinema and television?

Subject: William Post Jr. (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: William Post Jr. (also known...

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20credits
20films
0TV series
1931–1959active years

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