William Bailey

William Bailey

Deceased · Born: Sep 26, 1886 · Died: Nov 8, 1962

Personal Details

BornSep 26, 1886 Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Spouse
  • Alethia Hamilton Fadden

    ( Sep 2, 1955 to Oct 15, 1962 )
  • Mary Florence Cannon

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 9, 2025 )
  • Polly Vann

Biography

William Bailey, a renowned actor and director, entered this world on September 26, 1886, in the vibrant city of Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. He would go on to make a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films and performances.

His impressive filmography includes the 1926 production of "The House Without a Key", the 1912 drama "The Penitent", and the 1913 silent film "Hilda Wakes". These roles showcased his remarkable talent and versatility as a performer.

In his personal life, William Bailey was married three times to remarkable women, including Alethia Hamilton Fadden, Mary Florence Cannon, and Polly Vann. Each of these relationships undoubtedly brought joy and fulfillment to his life.

Sadly, William Bailey's life came to a close on November 8, 1962, in Hollywood, California, United States of America. Despite his passing, his memory lives on through his remarkable body of work, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Career

1957
A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
1955
Tall Man Riding
Tall Man Riding as Townsman (uncredited)
1954
1953
Pack Train
Pack Train as Old-Timer
1952
Clash by Night
Clash by Night as Waiter (uncredited)
Here Come the Marines
Here Come the Marines as Brogan the Postman
The Duel at Silver Creek
The Duel at Silver Creek as Townsman (uncredited)
1951
Flight to Mars
Flight to Mars as Councilman
1950
Lightning Guns
Lightning Guns as Luke Atkins
Where Danger Lives
Where Danger Lives as Man (uncredited)
Federal Man
Federal Man as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride as Man in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Devil's Doorway
Devil's Doorway as Posse Member (uncredited)
Mark of the Gorilla
Mark of the Gorilla as Game Preserve Officer
Last of the Buccaneers
Last of the Buccaneers as Guard at Ball
1949
Trails End
Trails End as Sheriff
West of El Dorado
West of El Dorado as Sheriff Jack
Son of a Badman
Son of a Badman as Brad Burley
Brand of Fear
Brand of Fear as Frank Martin
The Great Sinner
The Great Sinner as Gambling Casino Accountant (uncredited)
Act of Violence
Act of Violence as Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime as Supper Club Patron (uncredited)
The Lady Gambles
The Lady Gambles as Croupier (uncredited)
1948
Silver Trails
Silver Trails as John Chambers
Campus Sleuth
Campus Sleuth as Coroner
Back Trail
Back Trail as Sheriff (uncredited)
False Paradise
False Paradise as Mine Foreman
Silver River
Silver River as Man (uncredited)
1947
Code of the Saddle
Code of the Saddle as Sheriff Wallace
A Double Life
A Double Life as Detective (uncredited)
Robin Hood of Texas
Robin Hood of Texas as Chase Car Owner
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now as Audience Member (uncredited)
The Egg and I
The Egg and I as Doctor at Country Dance (Uncredited)
Desperate
Desperate as Traveling Salesman (uncredited)
1946
Undercurrent
Undercurrent as Party Guest (uncredited)
1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as Nightclub Patron at Ciro's (uncredited)
1944
Maisie Goes to Reno
Maisie Goes to Reno as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Mrs. Parkington
Mrs. Parkington as Ball Musician (uncredited)
1942
Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year as Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Rio Rita
Rio Rita as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1941
Two-Faced Woman
Two-Faced Woman as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1940
Third Finger, Left Hand
Third Finger, Left Hand as Ship's Officer / Man Leaving Drugstore
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case as Spectator in Operating Theatre (uncredited)
Comrade X
Comrade X as Press Correspondent
1939
British Intelligence
British Intelligence as British Intelligence Agent
Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale as Spectator in Theatre Box
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever as Bank Employee (uncredited)
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man as Freight Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1938
Spring Madness
Spring Madness as Train Conductor Announcing "Board"
A Yank at Oxford
A Yank at Oxford as Racetrack Timekeeper (uncredited)
Arsène Lupin Returns
Arsène Lupin Returns as Detective (uncredited)
1937
We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die as Policeman Passenger (uncredited)
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
I'll Take Romance
I'll Take Romance as Client in Kane's Waiting Room
1936
I'll Name the Murderer
I'll Name the Murderer as Hugo Van Ostrum
The Preview Murder Mystery
The Preview Murder Mystery as Studio Commissary Chief (Uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Opera
Charlie Chan at the Opera as Detective (uncredited)
Murder with Pictures
Murder with Pictures as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger as Reporter in Senate Chamber
Swing Time
Swing Time as Roulette Player
1935
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as Federal Agent (uncredited)
Another Face
Another Face as Ed - Policeman
1934
David Harum
David Harum as Townsman (uncredited)
Change of Heart
Change of Heart as Man in Street (uncredited)
Manhattan Melodrama
Manhattan Melodrama as Al Barnes (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night as Clark (uncredited)
1933
Fargo Express
Fargo Express as Goss Partner #2
The Lone Avenger
The Lone Avenger as Henchman Landers
Made on Broadway
Made on Broadway as Attorney in Courtroom
The House on 56th Street
The House on 56th Street as Gambler (uncredited)
Penthouse
Penthouse as Maitre D' at Pinnacle Club (uncredited)
Grand Slam
Grand Slam as Van Dorn's Bridge Partner
1932
Central Park
Central Park as Gangster Eddie (uncredited)
1931
Bad Girl
Bad Girl as Expectant Father of Twins (uncredited)
West of Broadway
West of Broadway as Herbert, the Maitre D' (uncredited)
Convicted
Convicted as Henderson
1930
The Truth About Youth
The Truth About Youth as Jim - Kara's Boyfriend (uncredited)
One Night at Susie's
One Night at Susie's as John Nedlog (Uncredited)
1927
Wild Beauty
Wild Beauty as Jim Kennedy
1923