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William Duell(1923-2011)

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William Duell was born on 30 August 1923 in Corinth, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), 1776 (1972) and Funny Farm (1988). He was married to Mary Barto. He died on 22 December 2011 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornAugust 30, 1923
DiedDecember 22, 2011(88)
BornAugust 30, 1923
DiedDecember 22, 2011(88)
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Known for

Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
8.7
  • Sefelt
  • 1975
1776 (1972)
1776
7.6
  • Andrew McNair, Congressional Custodian
  • 1972
Chevy Chase in Funny Farm (1988)
Funny Farm
6.2
  • Old Character
  • 1988
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
6.5
  • Old Concession Worker
  • 2003

Credits

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Actor

  • Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
    6.5
    • Old Concession Worker
    • 2003
  • Tom Cavanagh in Ed (2000)
    Ed
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Hinckey
    • 2001–2002
  • Woman Found Dead in Elevator
    8.1
    Short
    • Landlord
    • 2000
  • The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000)
    The Man Who Came to Dinner
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • Dr. Bradley
    • 2000
  • Andy Dick, Cynthia Nixon, Timothy Olyphant, and Jon Tenney in Advice from a Caterpillar (1999)
    Advice from a Caterpillar
    5.3
    • Hunter #2
    • 1999
  • Cradle Will Rock (1999)
    Cradle Will Rock
    6.8
    • Butler
    • 1999
  • John Cleese, Steve Martin, and Goldie Hawn in The Out-of-Towners (1999)
    The Out-of-Towners
    5.5
    • Lost Baggage Clerk
    • 1999
  • Earthly Possessions (1999)
    Earthly Possessions
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Old Man In Jalopy
    • 1999
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Desk Clerk
    • 1999
  • Kevin Kline in In & Out (1997)
    In & Out
    6.4
    • Emmett Wilson
    • 1997
  • Another World (1964)
    Another World
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Horace
    • 1995
  • Mary-Louise Parker, Mia Farrow, and Scott Glenn in Reckless (1995)
    Reckless
    5.2
    • Roy
    • 1995
  • William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, and Adam Trese in Palookaville (1995)
    Palookaville
    6.5
    • Money Truck Guard
    • 1995
  • Gabriel Byrne, William Hurt, Joanne Whalley, and Armand Assante in Trial by Jury (1994)
    Trial by Jury
    5.4
    • Jimmy
    • 1994
  • Elizabeth McGovern and Patricia Wettig in Me and Veronica (1992)
    Me and Veronica
    5.5
    • Harry
    • 1992

Soundtrack

  • 1776 (1972)
    1776
    7.6
    • performer: "Momma Look Sharp"
    • 1972
  • The 23rd Annual Tony Awards (1969)
    The 23rd Annual Tony Awards
    7.5
    TV Special
    • performer: "Momma, Look Sharp"
    • 1969

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Bill Duell
  • Height
    • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
  • Born
    • August 30, 1923
    • Corinth, New York, USA
  • Died
    • December 22, 2011
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(respiratory failure)
  • Spouse
    • Mary Barto2004 - December 22, 2011 (his death)
  • Parents
      Leon George Duell
  • Other works
    Many other stage roles, including the most recent Broadway revival of 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum'.

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  • Trivia
    He served in the United States Navy as a medic during World War II. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and earned a Master's Degree from Yale University Drama School in New Haven, Connecticut where he befriended Paul Newman.

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