Norman Willis

Norman Willis

Deceased · Born: May 27, 1903 · Died: Jan 27, 1988

Personal Details

BornMay 27, 1903 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Norman Willis, a talented thespian, entered this world on May 27, 1903, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, USA. This remarkable individual's life was marked by a passion for the art of acting, which led him to numerous notable roles throughout his illustrious career.

Some of his most notable performances include his appearances in the 1936 films "Bullets or Ballots" and "Here Comes Carter", as well as the 1937 production "Secret Valley". His dedication to his craft and his undeniable talent left a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Tragically, Norman Willis's life came to a close on January 27, 1988, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1965
The Bounty Killer
The Bounty Killer as Hank Willis
1957
Voodoo Woman
Voodoo Woman as Harry West
A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain as Ed (uncredited)
1956
Thunder Over Arizona
Thunder Over Arizona as Sheriff Hudson
1954
Pals and Gals
Pals and Gals as Doc Barker (archive footage)
1948
Silver River
Silver River as Tough (uncredited)
1947
Bowery Buckaroos
Bowery Buckaroos as Blackjack McCoy
Out West
Out West as Doc Barker
Black Gold
Black Gold as Monty
Cheyenne
Cheyenne as Gambler (uncredited)
1945
Law of the Badlands
Law of the Badlands as Clyde Whipple
1944
Roaring Guns
Roaring Guns as Michen - Mine Foreman
Phantom Lady
Phantom Lady as Worker (uncredited)
1943
Hail to the Rangers
Hail to the Rangers as Monte Kerlin
Johnny Come Lately
Johnny Come Lately as Dudley Hirsh
King of the Cowboys
King of the Cowboys as Henchman Buxton
1942
The Living Ghost
The Living Ghost as Cedric, the Butler
Overland to Deadwood
Overland to Deadwood as Cash Quinlan
Down Rio Grande Way
Down Rio Grande Way as Mack Vandall
I Was Framed
I Was Framed as Paul Brenner
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember as Policeman (uncredited)
1941
Outlaws of the Panhandle
Outlaws of the Panhandle as 'Faro Jack' Vaughn
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw as Roy Benson
Belle Starr
Belle Starr as Union Corporal (uncredited)
1940
Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo as Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Virginia City
Virginia City as Union Sergeant (uncredited)
They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night as Neves, Mike's Assistant (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath as Joe - Shot at Floyd (uncredited)
1939
Convict's Code
Convict's Code as Joe Russell
Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade as Divorce Process Server (uncredited)
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Joe Neves (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Bootlegger (uncredited)
1938
The Dawn Patrol
The Dawn Patrol as Von Richter
1937
Secret Valley
Secret Valley as Nick Collins aka Howard Carlo
Tim Tyler's Luck
Tim Tyler's Luck as Spider Webb
Men in Exile
Men in Exile as Rocky Crane
Midnight Taxi
Midnight Taxi as Jefferson
Marked Woman
Marked Woman as Henchman (uncredited)
1936
Bullets or Ballots
Bullets or Ballots as Louie Vinci
Lady from Nowhere
Lady from Nowhere as Ed Lustig, aka Alfred Brewster