William Castle (1914–1977)


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William Castle was born on April 24, 1914 in New York City, New York, USA as William Schloss. He was a producer and director, known for A Dama de Xangai (1947), Homicidal (1961) and A Semente do Diabo (1968). He was married to Ellen. He died on May 31, 1977 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »

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A Dama de Xangai Producer
(1947)
Homicidal Producer
(1961)
(1968)
(1959)

Filmography

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 1974 Shanks (executive producer)
  Ghost Story (TV Series) (executive producer - 21 episodes, 1972 - 1973) (producer - 1 episode, 1972)
- The Phantom of Herald Square (1973) ... (executive producer)
- The Ghost of Potter's Field (1973) ... (executive producer)
- Spare Parts (1973) ... (executive producer)
- Graveyard Shift (1973) ... (executive producer)
- Legion of Demons (1973) ... (executive producer)
 1969 O Motim (producer)
 1968 A Semente do Diabo (producer - produced by)
 1968 Project X (producer)
 1967 Fantasmas em Férias (producer)
 1967 Para Onde Foi o Morto? (producer)
 1966 Let's Kill Uncle (producer)
 1965 O Telefone Fatal (producer)
 1964 Passos na Noite (producer)
 1964 Volúpia do Crime (producer)
 1963 A velha casa sombria (producer)
 1963 Joan Crawford Wardrobe/Makeup Test for 'Strait-Jacket' (Documentary short) (producer - uncredited)
 1963 13 Frightened Girls (producer)
 1962 Zotz! (producer)
 1961 O sinistro Mr. Sardonicus (producer)
 1961 Homicidal (producer)
 1960 13 Fantasmas (producer)
 1959 The Tingler (producer)
 1959 A Casa Assombrada (producer)
 1957-1958 Men of Annapolis (TV Series) (producer - 37 episodes)
- Hot Steam (1958) ... (producer)
- Heads Up (1958) ... (producer)
- The Fight (1958) ... (producer)
- Fast Gun (1958) ... (producer)
- Last Chance (1958) ... (producer)
 1958 Macabre (producer)
 1958 Meet McGraw (TV Series) (producer - 4 episodes)
- The Lie That Came True (1958) ... (producer)
- The Long Aloha (1958) ... (producer)
- Time for Dying (1958) ... (producer)
- Vivian (1958) ... (producer)
 1947 A Dama de Xangai (associate producer)
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Show Show Actor (20 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: Directed a production of "Dracula".

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3 Biographical Movies | 4 Print Biographies | 12 Articles | 3 Pictorials | See more »

Alternate Names:

Billy Castle | Bill Castle | William C. Castle | Castle
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Personal Quote:

We all have a common interest: bigger and more horrible monsters--and I'm just the monster to bring them to you.

Trivia:

He began his career as an actor on Broadway at the age of 15. He reportedly got his first role by passing himself off as the nephew of Samuel Goldwyn. See more »

Trademark:

Directed low-budget B-movies, yet over-the-top gimmicks in both production and promotion. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus

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