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"I Spy" (1965): Season 3: Episode 26 -- The partners and a flighty but talented agent (Arlene Golonka) seek to retrieve Soviet documents in Acapulco.
Babes in the Woods (1962) -- Trailer for this campy black and white film
Blood Feast (1963) -- An Egyptian caterer kills various women in suburban Miami to use their body parts to bring to life a dormant Egyptian goddess, while an inept police detective try to track him down.

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Date of Death:
27 October 1989, Hollywood, Florida, USA more
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Mini Biography:
Though character actor William Kerwin may be better known for Herschell Gordon Lewis... more
Trivia:
Herschell Gordon Lewis used him as the announcer at the beginning of all his trailers... more
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A Conversation with the Wizard of Gore: H.G. Lewis!
 (From Fangoria. 11 October 2009, 3:42 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Thomas Dowling | Rooney Kerwin | Sam Shackman | Thomas Sweetwood | Tommy Sweetwood | Thomas Wood

Filmography

Actor:
  1. "Hunter" .... Mr. Green (1 episode, 1989)
        - Last Run (1989) TV episode .... Mr. Green
  2. Bomber Harris (1989) (TV) .... Fred Walsh
  3. "227" .... Jack (1 episode, 1988)
        - The Roommate (1988) TV episode .... Jack
  4. Act of Betrayal (1988) (TV) .... Doctor Denny
  5. The Highwayman (1987) (TV) .... Oliver
    ... aka Terror on the Blacktop
  6. Dreams Lost, Dreams Found (1987) (TV) .... Edward
  7. P.I. Private Investigations (1987) .... Anthony
    ... aka Private Investigations (USA: short title)
  8. "Fame" .... Dermot (1 episode, 1987)
        - Baby, Remember My Name (1987) TV episode (uncredited) .... Dermot
  9. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .... Matthew (1 episode, 1987)
        - Any Number Can Play (1987) TV episode .... Matthew
  10. "Highway to Heaven" .... Lou / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
        - Oh Lucky Man (1986) TV episode .... Lou
        - The Brightest Star (1985) TV episode .... Mr. Allen
  11. "Trapper John, M.D." .... Professor Thompson (1 episode, 1986)
        - Self-Diagnosis (1986) TV episode .... Professor Thompson
  12. Sno-Line (1986) .... Max McClain
    ... aka Death Line (UK: video title)
    ... aka Texas Godfather (USA)
  13. "Stir Crazy" .... Homer Graham (1 episode, 1985)
        - Sulky Race (1985) TV episode .... Homer Graham
  14. The Heavenly Kid (1985) (as Rooney Kerwin) .... Suburbaner
    ... aka Heavenly Kid (UK: video box title)
  15. "Matt Houston" .... Harvey (1 episode, 1985)
        - Death Watch (1985) TV episode .... Harvey
  16. Children in the Crossfire (1984) (TV) (uncredited) .... Jeff Tanner
  17. "Miami Vice" .... Paul (1 episode, 1984)
        - Glades (1984) TV episode (as Rooney Kerwin) .... Paul
  18. "Simon & Simon" .... Ralph (1 episode, 1984)
        - Our Fair City (1984) TV episode .... Ralph
  19. Porky's II: The Next Day (1983) (as Rooney Kerwin) .... Boa Man
  20. "Falcon Crest" .... Rod (1 episode, 1983)
        - Maelstrom (1983) TV episode (uncredited) .... Rod
  21. Lost (1983)
  22. Just a Little More Love (1983) (TV)
  23. "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" .... James Field (1 episode, 1982)
        - The Man in the White Hat (1982) TV episode .... James Field
  24. The Awakening of Cassie (1982) .... Jacob
  25. Absence of Malice (1981) (as Rooney Kerwin) .... Walker
  26. "Father Murphy" .... David (1 episode, 1981)
        - Father Murphy (1981) TV episode .... David
  27. The Star Maker (1981) (TV) (uncredited) .... Doctor Parker
  28. The Aliens Are Coming (1980) (TV) .... Professor Reeve
  29. "Vega$" .... Bruce Irving (1 episode, 1980)
        - Casualty of War (1980) TV episode .... Bruce Irving
  30. Make Me an Offer (1980) (TV) .... Claude Benson
  31. "United States" .... Dr. Eric Furey (1 episode, 1980)
        - Lysdexia Is No Joek (1980) TV episode .... Dr. Eric Furey

  32. "Blind Ambition" (1979) TV mini-series .... Mr. Dolman
    ... aka The John Dean Story
  33. The Evictors (1979) .... Harry Richardson
  34. "How the West Was Won" .... Denver (1 episode, 1979)
        - The Enemy (1979) TV episode .... Denver
  35. Barracuda (1978) .... Sheriff Ben Williams
    ... aka Barracuda: The Sea Horror (Australia: video box title)
    ... aka The Lucifer Project
  36. Convention Girls (1978)
  37. Doctors' Private Lives (1978) (TV) .... Dr. George Bana
  38. "Kojak" (1 episode, 1978)
        - Sixty Miles to Hell (1978) TV episode
  39. "Black Beauty" (1978) TV mini-series .... Eric Simpson
  40. "ABC Weekend Specials" .... Hiram the Hermit (1 episode, 1977)
        - The Winged Colt (1977) TV episode .... Hiram the Hermit
  41. Whiskey Mountain (1977) .... Homer
  42. The Shadow of Chikara (1977) (uncredited) .... Leopold
    ... aka Demon Mountain
    ... aka Diamond Mountain (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Shadow Mountain (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka The Ballad of Virgil Cane
    ... aka The Curse of Demon Mountain
    ... aka Thunder Mountain
    ... aka Wishbone Cutter
  43. Deadbeat (1977) (as Thomas Dowling) .... Detective Tom Garrett
    ... aka Avenged (USA: video title)
    ... aka Getting Even (UK: video title)
    ... aka Tomcats (USA: theatrical title)
  44. The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver (1977) (TV) .... Old Man
  45. "The Quest" .... Captain (1 episode, 1976)
        - Portrait of a Gunfighter (1976) TV episode .... Captain
  46. "Land of the Lost" .... Keith Katt / ... (2 episodes, 1974-1976)
        - Flying Dutchman (1976) TV episode .... Richard
        - The Stranger (1974) TV episode .... Keith Katt
  47. No Way Back (1976)
  48. "Bronk" (1 episode, 1975)
        - There's Gonna Be a War (1975) TV episode
  49. "Medical Story" (1 episode, 1975)
        - Million Dollar Baby (1975) TV episode
  50. God's Bloody Acre (1975) (as Thomas Wood) .... Monroe
  51. The Big Rip-Off (1975) (TV) .... Michael
  52. The Log of the Black Pearl (1975) (TV) .... Alfred
  53. Impulse (1974) .... Soldier
    ... aka I Love to Kill
    ... aka Want a Ride, Little Girl?
  54. "Police Woman" .... William (1 episode, 1974)
        - Warning: All Wives... (1974) TV episode .... William
  55. Ride in a Pink Car (1974) .... Earl
    ... aka The Return of Kid Barker (Australia: alternative title)
  56. Class of '63 (1973) (TV) .... Rex
  57. "The Rookies" .... Robert Berling (1 episode, 1973)
        - Three Hours to Kill (1973) TV episode .... Robert Berling
  58. House of Terror (1973) .... Russell Donovan
    ... aka House of Blood (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka Scream Bloody Murder
    ... aka The Five at the Funeral
  59. "Medical Center" .... Dick (1 episode, 1973)
        - Night Cry (1973) TV episode .... Dick
  60. The Godmothers (1973) .... Speedboat Owner
  61. All My Darling Daughters (1972) (TV) .... Lester
  62. The Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1972) (TV) .... Steven
  63. "Room 222" (1 episode, 1972)
        - The Quitter (1972) TV episode
  64. "Nichols" (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka James Garner (Canada: English title)
    ... aka James Garner as Nichols
        - Zachariah (1972) TV episode
  65. Dear Dead Delilah (1972) .... Burke
  66. Powderkeg (1971) (TV) .... Ben
  67. Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things (1971) (as Thomas Wood) .... Detective
  68. Revenge Is My Destiny (1971) .... Policeman
  69. Sweet Bird of Aquarius (1970) (as Thomas Wood) .... Steve Bradford

  70. "Lancer" .... Joseph (6 episodes, 1969)
        - A Scarecrow at Hacket's (1969) TV episode .... Joseph
        - Legacy (1969) TV episode .... Joseph
        - Cut the Wolf Loose (1969) TV episode .... Joseph
        - The Gifts (1969) TV episode .... Joseph
        - Blind Man's Bluff (1969) TV episode .... Joseph
          (1 more)
  71. "The Name of the Game" .... Dan (1 episode, 1969)
        - The Power (1969) TV episode .... Dan
  72. "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors" .... Joshua (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka The New Doctors
        - Man Without a Heart (1969) TV episode (uncredited) .... Joshua
  73. Childish Things (1969) .... Mr. Sullivan
    ... aka Confessions of Tom Harris (Philippines: English title) (USA: reissue title)
  74. "The Outsider" .... Steven Brown (1 episode, 1969)
        - The Old School Tie (1969) TV episode .... Steven Brown
  75. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" .... George (1 episode, 1968)
    ... aka Hallmark Television Playhouse
        - A Punt, a Pass, and a Prayer (1968) TV episode .... George
  76. The Hooked Generation (1968) .... FBI Man #1
    ... aka Alligator Alley
  77. Playgirl Killer (1968) .... Bill
    ... aka Decoy for Terror
    ... aka Portrait of Fear (USA)
  78. Suburban Roulette (1968) (as Thomas Wood) .... Marty Conley
  79. "I Spy" .... Bill (1 episode, 1968)
        - Pinwheel (1968) TV episode .... Bill
  80. My Third Wife, George (1968) (as Thomas Wood) .... Ralph Higbee
    ... aka My Third Wife by George (USA: alternative title)
  81. A Taste of Blood (1967) (as Thomas Wood) .... Dr. Hank Tyson
    ... aka The Secret of Dr. Alucard
  82. The Winter's Tale (1967) (uncredited) .... Jeff
  83. Winchester 73 (1967) (TV) .... Roland Harcourt
  84. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" .... Fred (1 episode, 1966)
    ... aka The Chrysler Theater
    ... aka Theatre of Stars (UK)
    ... aka Universal Star Time (syndication title)
        - Murder at N.B.C. (1966) TV episode .... Fred
  85. "The Rounders" .... Guy (1 episode, 1966)
        - Some Things Are Not for Sale (1966) TV episode .... Guy
  86. "The Iron Horse" .... Sam (1 episode, 1966)
        - The Dynamite Driver (1966) TV episode .... Sam
  87. Jimmy, the Boy Wonder (1966) (uncredited) .... Man mowing lawn
    ... aka Jimmy, the Wonder Boy
  88. Lamp at Midnight (1966) (TV)
    ... aka George Schaefer's Showcase Theatre: Lamp at Midnight (USA: series title)
  89. "Slattery's People" .... Adam (1 episode, 1965)
        - A Sitting Duck Named Slattery (1965) TV episode .... Adam
  90. Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964) (as Thomas Wood) .... Tom White
    ... aka 2,000 Maniacs
  91. Sex and the College Girl (1964) .... Tentor
    ... aka The Fun Lovers (USA: alternative title)
  92. "Temple Houston" .... Jon (1 episode, 1963)
        - Jubilee (1963) TV episode .... Jon
  93. Scum of the Earth (1963) (as Thomas Sweetwood) .... Harmon Johnson
    ... aka Devil's Camera
  94. Bell, Bare and Beautiful (1963) (as Thomas Sweetwood) .... Rick Bradshaw
  95. Goldilocks and the Three Bares (1963) (as Tommy Sweetwood) .... Tommy Sweetwood
    ... aka Goldilocks' Three Chicks
  96. Blood Feast (1963) (as Thomas Wood) .... Det. Pete Thornton
    ... aka Egyptian Blood Feast (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Feast of Flesh (USA: alternative title)
  97. Boin-n-g (1963) .... Al Harding
    ... aka Untamed Women in Nature in the Raw (Canada: English title)
  98. "Sam Benedict" .... Karl (1 episode, 1963)
        - The Boiling Point (1963) TV episode .... Karl
  99. "G.E. True" .... Jack (1 episode, 1962)
        - Circle of Death (1962) TV episode .... Jack
  100. "The Wide Country" .... Henry (1 episode, 1962)
        - A Guy for Clementine (1962) TV episode .... Henry
  101. "Wagon Train" .... David (1 episode, 1962)
    ... aka Major Adams, Trail Master
        - The Hiram Winthrop Story (1962) TV episode .... David
  102. Mrs. Gibbons' Boys (1962) .... Matthew
  103. Five Finger Exercise (1962) .... Mark
  104. "Outlaws" .... Chuck / ... (2 episodes, 1961-1962)
        - Farewell Performance (1962) TV episode .... Chuck
        - Return to New March (1961) TV episode (uncredited) .... Undertermined Role
  105. Babes in the Woods (1962)
  106. "The Investigators" .... Alexander (1 episode, 1961)
        - I Thee Kill (1961) TV episode .... Alexander
  107. The Adventures of Lucky Pierre (1961) .... The Plumber
  108. Pagan Island (1961)
  109. Gun Fight (1961) (uncredited) .... Michael
  110. The Fiercest Heart (1961) .... Bart
  111. "Play of the Week" .... John Custer (2 episodes, 1961)
        - Therese Raquin (1961) TV episode
        - Night of the Auk (1961) TV episode .... John Custer
  112. Living Venus (1961) .... Jack Norwall
  113. "Checkmate" .... Barry (1 episode, 1961)
        - Melody for Murder (1961) TV episode (uncredited) .... Barry
  114. The Long Rope (1961) .... Steve Matthews
  115. "The DuPont Show of the Month" (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Scarlet Pimpernel (1960) TV episode
  116. Crossroads to Crime (1960) .... Martin
    ... aka Edgar Wallace: Crossroads to Crime (UK: complete title)
  117. "The Case of the Dangerous Robin" (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Bard Disappears (1960) TV episode
  118. "General Electric Theater" .... Harry (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - Journey to a Wedding (1960) TV episode .... Harry
  119. "The Tall Man" .... Gregory (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Shawl (1960) TV episode .... Gregory
  120. "Not for Hire" .... Phil (1 episode, 1960)
        - The General's Daughter (1960) TV episode .... Phil

  121. "26 Men" .... Clint (1 episode, 1959)
        - Long Trail Home (1959) TV episode .... Clint
  122. "Buckskin" .... Sheriff (1 episode, 1959)
        - The Greatest Man in History (1959) TV episode .... Sheriff
  123. "Hudson's Bay" .... John (1 episode, 1959)
        - The Northern Cheyenne (1959) TV episode .... John
  124. The Witness (1959) .... Police inspector
  125. "Jefferson Drum" .... Man in the bar (1 episode, 1958)
        - The Captive (1958) TV episode .... Man in the bar
  126. "M Squad" .... Guy Robinson (1 episode, 1958)
        - Dead or Alive (1958) TV episode (uncredited) .... Guy Robinson
  127. Tread Softly Stranger (1958) .... Michael
  128. Thundering Jets (1958) .... Gary
  129. "Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" .... Tom (5 episodes, 1958)
        - Counterfeit Ghost (1958) TV episode .... Tom
        - The Good Indian (1958) TV episode .... Tom
        - The Angel of Cedar Mountain (1958) TV episode .... Tom
        - The Runaway Wizard (1958) TV episode .... Tom
        - Monkeyshines (1958) TV episode .... Tom
  130. "Trackdown" .... Robert (1 episode, 1958)
        - The Wedding (1958) TV episode .... Robert
  131. "Broken Arrow" .... Michael (1 episode, 1957)
        - Devil's Eye (1957) TV episode .... Michael
  132. Street of Sinners (1957) .... Tom
  133. "Crossroads" .... Ralph (1 episode, 1957)
        - Convict 1321, Age 21 (1957) TV episode (uncredited) (unconfirmed) .... Ralph
  134. The Amazon Trader (1956)
  135. "Dragnet" (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka Badge 714 (USA: syndication title)
        - The Big Tattoo (1956) TV episode
  136. "Crusader" .... Nick (1 episode, 1956)
        - The Farm (1956) TV episode .... Nick
  137. "TV Reader's Digest" .... George (1 episode, 1956)
        - The Gigantic Bank Note Swindle (1956) TV episode .... George
  138. The Eternal Sea (1955) .... Cole
  139. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" .... Jim (1 episode, 1955)
    ... aka Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
        - Mr. Ears (1955) TV episode .... Jim
  140. Dragon's Gold (1954) .... Gene
  141. The Moonlighter (1953) .... Tony
  142. Lone Hand (1953) .... Norman
  143. Everything I Have Is Yours (1952) .... Larry
  144. River Goddesses (1952)
Writer:
  1. Who Gets the Friends? (1988) (TV) (written by)
  2. The Census Taker (1984) (written by)
    ... aka Husbands, Wives, Money & 'Murder' (USA: video title)
  3. Just Tell Me You Love Me (1980) (writer)
    ... aka Hawaii Heat (USA: video title)
    ... aka Maui (USA: alternative title)

  4. "ABC Weekend Specials" (1 episode, 1977)
        - The Winged Colt (1977) TV episode (writer)
  5. The Single Girls (1974) (writer)
    ... aka Bloody Friday
    ... aka Private School
  6. The Ballad of Billie Blue (1972) (written by)
    ... aka Jailbreakin'
    ... aka Star-Crossed Roads (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka The Legend of Billie Blue (USA: alternative title)
  7. The Late Liz (1971) (writer)
  8. Sweet Bird of Aquarius (1970) (writer)

  9. Playgirl Killer (1968) (story)
    ... aka Decoy for Terror
    ... aka Portrait of Fear (USA)
  10. Adam Lost His Apple (1965) (screenplay) (as Sam Shackman)
  11. Sting of Death (1965) (writer)
  12. Love Goddesses of Blood Island (1964) (writer)
    ... aka Six She's and a He (USA: alternative title)
  13. Living Venus (1961) (writer)
  14. American Women... Partners in Research (1960) (story)

  15. Murder on the Screen (1958) (story)
Production Manager:
  1. Revenge for a Rape (1976) (TV) (production manager) (uncredited)
  2. Sweet Bird of Aquarius (1970) (production manager)

  3. Suburban Roulette (1968) (production manager)
  4. The Gruesome Twosome (1967) (production manager)
  5. A Taste of Blood (1967) (production manager)
    ... aka The Secret of Dr. Alucard
  6. Love Goddesses of Blood Island (1964) (production manager)
    ... aka Six She's and a He (USA: alternative title)
Sound Department:
  1. Little Spies (1986) (TV) (sound)
  2. Doin' Time (1985) (sound)
  3. The Awakening of Cassie (1982) (sound)

  4. The Evictors (1979) (sound editor)
Camera and Electrical Department:
  1. Whiskey Mountain (1977) (key grip)
  2. Jump (1971) (key grip)
    ... aka Fury on Wheels (USA: alternative title)
  3. Penny Wise (1970) (gaffer)
Producer:
  1. Sweet Bird of Aquarius (1970) (producer)

  2. My Third Wife, George (1968) (producer)
    ... aka My Third Wife by George (USA: alternative title)
Self:
  1. "Password Plus" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode dated 10 December 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself

  2. "Dinah!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Dinah! & Friends
        - Episode dated 2 September 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - James Brolin (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  4. Penny Wise (1970)

  5. Campus Heat (1969)
  6. A Piece of Her Action (1968)

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