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William Roberts(1921-1997)

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William Roberts
William Roberts was born on 18 December 1921 in Yolo County, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Woman-Wise (1937), The Yanks Are Coming (1942) and Lady in the Lake (1946). He was married to Betty Jaynes. He died on 9 April 1997 in Waldport, Oregon, USA.
BornDecember 18, 1921
DiedApril 9, 1997(75)
BornDecember 18, 1921
DiedApril 9, 1997(75)
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Known for

Rochelle Hudson and Michael Whalen in Woman-Wise (1937)
Woman-Wise
7.8
  • Singer of 'You're a Knock-out'(uncredited)
  • 1937
The Yanks Are Coming (1942)
The Yanks Are Coming
4.1
  • Bob Reynolds
  • 1942
Jayne Meadows, Robert Montgomery, and Audrey Totter in Lady in the Lake (1946)
Lady in the Lake
6.5
  • Artist
  • 1946
Van Heflin, Kathryn Grayson, Marsha Hunt, Peggy Moran, Dorothy Morris, Cecilia Parker, Frances Raeburn, and Frances Rafferty in Seven Sweethearts (1942)
Seven Sweethearts
6.4
  • Anthony Vreeland - Cornelius' Beau
  • 1942

Credits

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  • One Froggy Evening (1955)
    One Froggy Evening
    8.4
    Short
    • Michigan J. Frog (singing voice, uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Red Garters (1954)
    Red Garters
    5.8
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • The Red Badge of Courage (1951)
    The Red Badge of Courage
    7.1
    • Soldier (uncredited)
    • 1951
  • Little 'Tinker (1948)
    Little 'Tinker
    7.2
    Short
    • Singing B.O.
    • B.O. as Frank Sinatra (voice, uncredited)
    • 1948
  • Myrna Loy, William Powell, and Asta Jr. in Song of the Thin Man (1947)
    Song of the Thin Man
    6.9
    • Pete (uncredited)
    • 1947
  • Janet Leigh and Van Johnson in The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947)
    The Romance of Rosy Ridge
    7.0
    • Bill (uncredited)
    • 1947
  • Brian Donlevy, Tom Drake, Audrey Totter, Beverly Tyler, and Robert Walker in The Beginning or the End (1947)
    The Beginning or the End
    6.6
    • Enola Gay Radio Operator (uncredited)
    • 1947
  • Marilyn Maxwell and Red Skelton in The Show-Off (1946)
    The Show-Off
    5.9
    • Radio Technician (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • Jayne Meadows, Robert Montgomery, and Audrey Totter in Lady in the Lake (1946)
    Lady in the Lake
    6.5
    • Artist
    • 1946
  • Bess in Gallant Bess (1946)
    Gallant Bess
    6.5
    • Master of Arms (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • Imagination (1943)
    Imagination
    5.8
    Short
    • Jack Dalton
    • Title Singer (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Mickey Rooney in The Human Comedy (1943)
    The Human Comedy
    7.0
    • Soldier (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Joseph Cotten, Dolores Del Río, Jack Moss, and Ruth Warrick in Journey Into Fear (1943)
    Journey Into Fear
    6.5
    • Ship's Steward (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Van Heflin and Ruth Hussey in Tennessee Johnson (1942)
    Tennessee Johnson
    6.5
    • Reporter (uncredited)
    • 1942
  • Charles Laughton, Robert Taylor, and Brian Donlevy in Stand by for Action (1942)
    Stand by for Action
    6.5
    • Marine Messenger (uncredited)
    • 1942

Additional Crew



  • Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
    Looney Tunes: Back in Action
    5.8
    • additional voices: Michigan J. Frog - archive recording (uncredited)
    • 2003

Soundtrack



  • Testament (1983)
    Testament
    6.9
    • performer: "Hello! Ma Rag Time Gal!" (1899) (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Darn That Dream
    Short
    • performer: "Darn That Dream"
    • 1940
  • Randolph Scott and Joan Bennett in The Texans (1938)
    The Texans
    6.3
    • performer: "Silver on the Sage"
    • 1938
  • Rochelle Hudson and Michael Whalen in Woman-Wise (1937)
    Woman-Wise
    7.8
    • performer: "You're a Knockout"
    • 1937

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Bill Roberts
  • Born
    • December 18, 1921
    • Yolo County, California, USA
  • Died
    • April 9, 1997
    • Waldport, Oregon, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Betty JaynesMarch 25, 1943 - April 9, 1997 (his death, 2 children)

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    He was a baritone and Los Angeles nightclub entertainer in the 1950s.

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