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Bill Goodwin (I) (1910–1958)

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Stocky, jovial supporting actor who made the switch from radio announcer to films, usually playing the friend of the hero. Found dead in his car of a suspected heart attack at the age of just 47. See more trivia »

Born:

in San Francisco, California, USA

Died:

(age 47) in Palm Springs, California, USA
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1958 Colgate Theatre (TV series)
Announcer / Host
– If You Knew Tomorrow (1958)
– Adventures of a Model (1958) … Host/Announcer
 
1958 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series)
TV Interviewer
– San Fernando's Filibuster (1958) … TV Interviewer
 
1958 The Eve Arden Show (TV series)
Ed Weston / Suitor
– Ed Weston Returns (1958) … Ed Weston
– The New Tenant (1958) … Suitor
 
1958 Going Steady
Gordon P. Turner
 
1958 The Big Beat
Joseph Randall
 
1957 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
– The Serpent's Tooth (1957)
 
1956 The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show (TV series)
Narrator
 
1956 Bundle of Joy
Mr. Creely
 
1956 The Opposite Sex
Howard Fowler
 
1955 The Public Defender (TV series)
Allie Kilgore
– A Pair of Gloves (1955) … Allie Kilgore
 
1955 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Frederick Morrow
– Amelia (1955) … Frederick Morrow
 
1954 The Atomic Kid
Dr. Rodell
 
1954 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Dr. Fiston
– Welcome Stranger (1954) … Dr. Fiston
 
1954 Lucky Me
Otis Thayer
 
1952 The First Time
Mel Gilbert
 
1950-1951 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
Announcer / Bill Goodwin / Bill Baldwin
– Episode #1.25 (1951) … Bill Goodwin / Announcer
– Gracie's Vegetarian Plot (1951) … Bill Goodwin / Announcer
– Episode #1.22 (1951) … Bill Goodwin / Announcer
– Too Much of the Mortons (1951) … Bill Goodwin / Announcer
– Episode #1.20 (1951) … Bill Goodwin / Announcer
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1950 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
– Wacky, the Small Boy (1950)
 
1950 Tea for Two
William 'Moe' Early
 
1949 Jolson Sings Again
Tom Baron
 
1949 It's a Great Feeling
Arthur Trent
 
1949 The Life of Riley
Sidney Monahan
 
1948 So This Is New York
Jimmy Ralston/Captain Shaw in Play
 
1948 Mickey
George R. Kelly
 
1947 Heaven Only Knows
Bill Plumber
 
1947 Hit Parade of 1947
Rod Huntley
 
1946 The Jolson Story
Tom Baron
 
1946 Earl Carroll Sketchbook
Rick Castle
 
1946 House of Horrors
Police Lt. Larry Brooks
 
1946 To Each His Own
Mac Tilton
 
1945 The Stork Club
Sherman Billingsley
 
1945 Spellbound
House Detective
 
1945 River Gang
Mike
 
1945 Incendiary Blonde
Tim Callahan
 
1944 Bathing Beauty
Professor Willis Evans
 
1943 Riding High
Chuck Steuart
 
1943 So Proudly We Hail!
Capt. O'Rourke (uncredited)
 
1943 Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour
Steve (uncredited)
 
1943 No Time for Love
Christley (uncredited)
 
1942 Wake Island
Sgt. Higbee / Narrator
 
1942 Blondie Goes to College
Announcer at Shell Race (scenes deleted)
 
1941 Blondie in Society
Dog Show Announcer
 
1941 Let's Make Music
Announcer
 
1935 Broadway Melody of 1936
On-Screen Trailer Announcer (uncredited)
 
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1956 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Himself - Announcer
– Judy Garland Musical Special (1956) … Himself - Announcer
 
1955 It Pays to Be Married (TV series)
Host
 
1952 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.8 (1952) … Himself
 
1951 Your Show of Shows (TV series)
Himself - Guest Performer
– Episode #2.18 (1951) … Himself - Guest Performer
 
1950 Stump the Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 July 1950 (1950) … Himself
 
1946 Screen Snapshots Series 25, No. 10: Famous Fathers and Sons (documentary short)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Goodwin was the announcer for "The Burns and Allen Show" on radio (NBC, CBS) from 1941 to 1950. He would present the sponsor's commercial as part of the story.

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Trivia:

Stocky, jovial supporting actor who made the switch from radio announcer to films, usually playing the friend of the hero. Found dead in his car of a suspected heart attack at the age of just 47. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo