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William Tannen

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Tannen (November 17, 1911 – December 2, 1976) was an American actor originally from New York City, who was best known for his role of Deputy Hal Norton in fifty-six episodes from 1956 to 1958 of the ABC/Desilu western television series, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, with Hugh O'Brian as Deputy Marshal Wyatt Earp. Tannen was also cast as Gyp Clements in the 1955 episode "The Buntline Special" of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Born: Fri, Nov 17 1911
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Dec 02 1976
William Tannen is 65 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Hero and the Terror
Hero and the Terror
William Tannen would have been no older than
65 in Hero and the Terror
as 'Civil Engineer'.
Fri, Aug 26 1988
Poster of Batman
Batman
William Tannen was
54 in Batman
as 'American Delegate (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 30 1966
Poster of The Quick Gun
The Quick Gun
William Tannen was
52 in The Quick Gun
as ''.
Wed, Apr 01 1964
Poster of Noose for a Gunman
Noose for a Gunman
William Tannen was
48 in Noose for a Gunman
as 'Willetts'.
Sun, May 01 1960
Poster of The Return of Dracula
The Return of Dracula
William Tannen was
46 in The Return of Dracula
as 'Mack Bryant - Dept. of Immigration (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 21 1958
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
William Tannen was
46 in Touch of Evil
as 'Marcia Linnekar's Attorney (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 30 1958
Poster of The Tijuana Story
The Tijuana Story
William Tannen was
45 in The Tijuana Story
as ''.
Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain
William Tannen was
45 in A Hatful of Rain
as 'Celia's Supervisor (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 17 1957
Poster of Gun Duel In Durango
Gun Duel In Durango
William Tannen was
45 in Gun Duel In Durango
as 'Larkin - Man Stealing Guns (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of The First Texan
The First Texan
William Tannen was
44 in The First Texan
as 'President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 29 1956
Poster of Blackjack Ketchum Desperado
Blackjack Ketchum Desperado
William Tannen was
44 in Blackjack Ketchum Desperado
as 'Dee Havalik'.
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Devil Goddess
Devil Goddess
William Tannen was
43 in Devil Goddess
as 'Nels Comstock'.
Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of Dial Red O
Dial Red O
William Tannen was
43 in Dial Red O
as 'Devon'.
Sun, Mar 13 1955
Poster of Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull
William Tannen was
42 in Sitting Bull
as 'O'Connor'.
Wed, Oct 06 1954
Poster of The Law vs. Billy the Kid
The Law vs. Billy the Kid
William Tannen was
42 in The Law vs. Billy the Kid
as 'Dave Rudabaugh'.
Sun, Aug 01 1954
Poster of Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
William Tannen was
42 in Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl
as 'Steve Castle (as Bill Tannen)'.
Thu, May 20 1954
Poster of Jesse James vs. the Daltons
Jesse James vs. the Daltons
William Tannen was
42 in Jesse James vs. the Daltons
as 'Emmett Dalton'.
Fri, Apr 02 1954
Poster of The Golden Idol
The Golden Idol
William Tannen was
42 in The Golden Idol
as 'Sergeant Reed'.
Sun, Jan 10 1954
Poster of El Paso Stampede
El Paso Stampede
William Tannen was
41 in El Paso Stampede
as 'Henchman Joe'.
Sun, Sep 06 1953
Poster of 99 River Street
99 River Street
William Tannen was
41 in 99 River Street
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 21 1953
Poster of I, the Jury
I, the Jury
William Tannen was
41 in I, the Jury
as ''.
Fri, Aug 14 1953
Poster of Dangerous Crossing
Dangerous Crossing
William Tannen was
41 in Dangerous Crossing
as 'Ship's Officer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of Eyes of the Jungle
Eyes of the Jungle
William Tannen was
41 in Eyes of the Jungle
as 'Jeff Roper'.
Wed, Jul 01 1953
Poster of Raiders of the Seven Seas
Raiders of the Seven Seas
William Tannen was
41 in Raiders of the Seven Seas
as 'Ramon'.
Wed, May 27 1953
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
William Tannen was
41 in Law and Order
as 'Stranger (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of Jack McCall, Desperado
Jack McCall, Desperado
William Tannen was
41 in Jack McCall, Desperado
as 'Spargo'.
Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful
William Tannen was
41 in The Bad and the Beautiful
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of Flat Top
Flat Top
William Tannen was
40 in Flat Top
as 'Commander (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 26 1952
Poster of Talk About a Stranger
Talk About a Stranger
William Tannen was
40 in Talk About a Stranger
as 'Driggs'.
Fri, Apr 18 1952
Poster of Road Agent
Road Agent
William Tannen was
40 in Road Agent
as 'Toll Gate Guard'.
Sat, Mar 29 1952
Poster of Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
William Tannen was
40 in Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land
as ''Doc' Edwards'.
Mon, Mar 17 1952
Poster of Best of the Badmen
Best of the Badmen
William Tannen was
39 in Best of the Badmen
as 'Bill - Adjutant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 09 1951
Poster of Roaring City
Roaring City
William Tannen was
39 in Roaring City
as 'Ed Gannon'.
Fri, May 04 1951
Poster of I Was an American Spy
I Was an American Spy
William Tannen was
39 in I Was an American Spy
as 'American Captain (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 14 1951
Poster of Insurance Investigator
Insurance Investigator
William Tannen was
39 in Insurance Investigator
as '1st Hood'.
Fri, Mar 23 1951
Poster of A Yank in Korea
A Yank in Korea
William Tannen was
39 in A Yank in Korea
as 'Lt. Lewis'.
Wed, Feb 14 1951
Poster of Blue Blood
Blue Blood
William Tannen was
39 in Blue Blood
as 'Sparks'.
Sun, Jan 28 1951
Poster of The Flying Missile
The Flying Missile
William Tannen was
39 in The Flying Missile
as 'Lieutenant'.
Sun, Dec 24 1950
Poster of Pygmy Island
Pygmy Island
William Tannen was
39 in Pygmy Island
as 'Kruger'.
Wed, Nov 22 1950
Poster of Chain Gang
Chain Gang
William Tannen was
38 in Chain Gang
as 'Harry Cleaver'.
Wed, Nov 01 1950
Poster of Three Secrets
Three Secrets
William Tannen was
38 in Three Secrets
as 'Bobby Lynch (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 20 1950
Poster of Sunset in the West
Sunset in the West
William Tannen was
38 in Sunset in the West
as 'John Kimball (as William J. Tannen)'.
Mon, Sep 25 1950
Poster of Pal, Canine Detective
Pal, Canine Detective
William Tannen was
38 in Pal, Canine Detective
as ''.
Sun, Sep 17 1950
Poster of Convicted
Convicted
William Tannen was
38 in Convicted
as 'Prison Guard (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 01 1950
Poster of Armored Car Robbery
Armored Car Robbery
William Tannen was
38 in Armored Car Robbery
as 'Officer Johnson (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 08 1950
Poster of Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
William Tannen was
38 in Annie Get Your Gun
as 'Barker (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 17 1950
Poster of Riders of the Range
Riders of the Range
William Tannen was
38 in Riders of the Range
as 'Trump Dixon'.
Sat, Feb 11 1950
Poster of All the King's Men
All the King's Men
William Tannen was
37 in All the King's Men
as 'Man in City Bar (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 16 1949
Poster of Abandoned
Abandoned
William Tannen was
37 in Abandoned
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 26 1949
Poster of The Mysterious Desperado
The Mysterious Desperado
William Tannen was
37 in The Mysterious Desperado
as 'Bart Barton'.
Sat, Sep 10 1949
Poster of Alaska Patrol
Alaska Patrol
William Tannen was
37 in Alaska Patrol
as 'Dajek'.
Thu, Mar 10 1949
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
William Tannen was
36 in The Three Musketeers
as 'Traveler (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 19 1948
Poster of An Innocent Affair
An Innocent Affair
William Tannen was
36 in An Innocent Affair
as 'Gaylord'.
Fri, Oct 15 1948
Poster of Walk a Crooked Mile
Walk a Crooked Mile
William Tannen was
36 in Walk a Crooked Mile
as 'FBI Chemist'.
Thu, Sep 02 1948
Poster of Cynthia
Cynthia
William Tannen was
35 in Cynthia
as 'Dingle Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Our Old Car
Our Old Car
William Tannen was
34 in Our Old Car
as 'Officer Donahue (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 11 1946
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
William Tannen was
33 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
as 'Casting Director / Dr. Caswell Snide (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 05 1945
Poster of Week-End at the Waldorf
Week-End at the Waldorf
William Tannen was
33 in Week-End at the Waldorf
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 04 1945
Poster of A Gun in His Hand
A Gun in His Hand
William Tannen was
33 in A Gun in His Hand
as 'Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 15 1945
Poster of Main Street After Dark
Main Street After Dark
William Tannen was
33 in Main Street After Dark
as 'Wallet-Preparer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 12 1945
Poster of The Great Morgan
The Great Morgan
William Tannen was
33 in The Great Morgan
as 'Officer Donohue (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
William Tannen was
33 in Dark Shadows
as 'McKay's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 16 1944
Poster of Maisie Goes to Reno
Maisie Goes to Reno
William Tannen was
32 in Maisie Goes to Reno
as 'Lead Man (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 15 1944
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
William Tannen was
32 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Jordan'.
Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Main Street Today
Main Street Today
William Tannen was
32 in Main Street Today
as 'Department of Transportation Representative (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 25 1944
Poster of For God and Country
For God and Country
William Tannen was
31 in For God and Country
as 'Captain'.
Sat, May 15 1943
Poster of Presenting Lily Mars
Presenting Lily Mars
William Tannen was
31 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Eugene Shepherd'.
Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Air Raid Wardens
Air Raid Wardens
William Tannen was
31 in Air Raid Wardens
as 'Joseph'.
Sun, Apr 04 1943
Poster of Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action
William Tannen was
31 in Stand by for Action
as 'Flag Lt. Dudley'.
Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of For Me and My Gal
For Me and My Gal
William Tannen was
30 in For Me and My Gal
as 'France Soldier-Driver (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 21 1942
Poster of The Affairs of Martha
The Affairs of Martha
William Tannen was
30 in The Affairs of Martha
as 'Mechanic (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 21 1942
Poster of Maisie Gets Her Man
Maisie Gets Her Man
William Tannen was
30 in Maisie Gets Her Man
as 'Army Stage Manager (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1942
Poster of Pacific Rendezvous
Pacific Rendezvous
William Tannen was
30 in Pacific Rendezvous
as 'Jasper Dean'.
Thu, May 21 1942
Poster of Grand Central Murder
Grand Central Murder
William Tannen was
30 in Grand Central Murder
as 'Second Railroad Yardman (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 01 1942
Poster of Tarzan's New York Adventure
Tarzan's New York Adventure
William Tannen was
30 in Tarzan's New York Adventure
as 'Mike, an Airport Clerk (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 01 1942
Poster of Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
William Tannen was
30 in Fingers at the Window
as 'Devlan'.
Wed, Apr 22 1942
Poster of Ship Ahoy
Ship Ahoy
William Tannen was
30 in Ship Ahoy
as 'Agent Flammer'.
Thu, Apr 16 1942
Poster of The Lady or the Tiger?
The Lady or the Tiger?
William Tannen was
30 in The Lady or the Tiger?
as 'Frank R. Stockton'.
Sat, Mar 28 1942
Poster of Nazi Agent
Nazi Agent
William Tannen was
30 in Nazi Agent
as 'Ludwig'.
Sun, Mar 01 1942
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
William Tannen was
30 in Woman of the Year
as 'Ellis'.
Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
William Tannen was
30 in Joe Smith, American
as 'Eddie'.
Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of Two-Faced Woman
Two-Faced Woman
William Tannen was
30 in Two-Faced Woman
as 'Missing Couple-Skier Searcher (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of The Corsican Brothers
The Corsican Brothers
William Tannen was
30 in The Corsican Brothers
as 'One of Lucien's Men (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 28 1941
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
William Tannen was
29 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as 'Intern Fenwick'.
Tue, Aug 12 1941
Poster of Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark
William Tannen was
29 in Whistling in the Dark
as 'Robert Graves'.
Fri, Aug 08 1941
Poster of Down in San Diego
Down in San Diego
William Tannen was
29 in Down in San Diego
as 'Matt Herman'.
Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of The Big Store
The Big Store
William Tannen was
29 in The Big Store
as 'Fred Sutton'.
Fri, Jun 20 1941
Poster of Love Crazy
Love Crazy
William Tannen was
29 in Love Crazy
as 'Sanitarium Attendant (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 23 1941
Poster of I'll Wait for You
I'll Wait for You
William Tannen was
29 in I'll Wait for You
as 'Driver'.
Fri, May 16 1941
Poster of Men of the Timberland
Men of the Timberland
William Tannen was
29 in Men of the Timberland
as 'Cafe Patron (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 06 1941
Poster of Flight Command
Flight Command
William Tannen was
29 in Flight Command
as 'Lieut. Freddy Townsend'.
Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of Gallant Sons
Gallant Sons
William Tannen was
28 in Gallant Sons
as 'Spath, a Gangster (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 15 1940
Poster of Sky Murder
Sky Murder
William Tannen was
28 in Sky Murder
as 'Gus'.
Fri, Sep 27 1940
Poster of Wyoming
Wyoming
William Tannen was
28 in Wyoming
as 'Sgt. Reynolds'.
Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of Boom Town
Boom Town
William Tannen was
28 in Boom Town
as 'Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of I Love You Again
I Love You Again
William Tannen was
28 in I Love You Again
as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood
William Tannen was
28 in Sporting Blood
as 'Ted Milner'.
Thu, Jul 11 1940
Poster of Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
William Tannen was
28 in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
as 'Mr. Franklin (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 05 1940
Poster of New Moon
New Moon
William Tannen was
28 in New Moon
as 'Pierre'.
Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of The Mortal Storm
The Mortal Storm
William Tannen was
28 in The Mortal Storm
as 'Nazi Clerk'.
Thu, Jun 20 1940
Poster of Phantom Raiders
Phantom Raiders
William Tannen was
28 in Phantom Raiders
as 'Sailor'.
Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of Florian
Florian
William Tannen was
28 in Florian
as 'Sergeant'.
Wed, Jun 05 1940
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
William Tannen was
28 in Broadway Melody of 1940
as 'Harmon (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 09 1940
Poster of The Secret of Dr. Kildare
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
William Tannen was
28 in The Secret of Dr. Kildare
as 'Bates - Intern (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man
William Tannen was
28 in Another Thin Man
as 'State Trooper (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 17 1939
Poster of Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious
William Tannen was
27 in Fast and Furious
as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 06 1939
Poster of Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale
William Tannen was
27 in Miracles for Sale
as 'Spectator in Theatre Box'.
Thu, Aug 10 1939
Poster of It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World
William Tannen was
27 in It's a Wonderful World
as 'Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of The Hardys Ride High
The Hardys Ride High
William Tannen was
27 in The Hardys Ride High
as 'Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 21 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
William Tannen was
27 in Broadway Serenade
as 'Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Story of Dr. Jenner
The Story of Dr. Jenner
William Tannen was
27 in The Story of Dr. Jenner
as 'Sarah's Sweetheart (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1939
Poster of Within the Law
Within the Law
William Tannen was
27 in Within the Law
as 'Green's Clerk'.
Fri, Mar 17 1939
Poster of The Ice Follies of 1939
The Ice Follies of 1939
William Tannen was
27 in The Ice Follies of 1939
as 'Assistant Doorman (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 10 1939
Poster of Four Girls in White
Four Girls in White
William Tannen was
27 in Four Girls in White
as 'Doctor at Accident'.
Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of Stand Up and Fight
Stand Up and Fight
William Tannen was
27 in Stand Up and Fight
as 'Lewis, Arnold's Henchman'.
Fri, Jan 06 1939
Poster of The Mad Miss Manton
The Mad Miss Manton
William Tannen was
26 in The Mad Miss Manton
as 'Drunk Who Trips in Las Palmas Club (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 21 1938
Poster of When Love Is Young
When Love Is Young
William Tannen was
25 in When Love Is Young
as 'Norman Crocker'.
Fri, Mar 26 1937
Poster of Crash Donovan
Crash Donovan
William Tannen was
24 in Crash Donovan
as 'Tony'.
Sat, Aug 01 1936
Poster of Women Are Trouble
Women Are Trouble
William Tannen was
24 in Women Are Trouble
as 'Reporter'.
Fri, Jul 31 1936
Poster of Fury
Fury
William Tannen was
24 in Fury
as 'Governor's Aide (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of Speed
Speed
William Tannen was
24 in Speed
as 'Intern Attending Terry'.
Fri, May 08 1936
Poster of The Perfect Set-Up
The Perfect Set-Up
William Tannen was
24 in The Perfect Set-Up
as 'MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 01 1936
Poster of Exclusive Story
Exclusive Story
William Tannen was
24 in Exclusive Story
as 'Kent (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 17 1936
Poster of A Thrill for Thelma
A Thrill for Thelma
William Tannen was
24 in A Thrill for Thelma
as 'MGM Reporter'.
Sat, Nov 23 1935
Poster of She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It
William Tannen was
23 in She Couldn't Take It
as 'Cesar'.
Tue, Oct 08 1935
Poster of Murder in the Fleet
Murder in the Fleet
William Tannen was
23 in Murder in the Fleet
as 'Pee Wee Adams (Uncredited)'.
Fri, May 24 1935
Poster of The Bands Plays On
The Bands Plays On
William Tannen was
23 in The Bands Plays On
as 'Rosy Rosenberg'.
Fri, Dec 21 1934
Poster of My Grandfather's Clock
My Grandfather's Clock
William Tannen was
22 in My Grandfather's Clock
as 'Ronny Belvedere'.
Sat, Oct 27 1934
Poster of The Spectacle Maker
The Spectacle Maker
William Tannen was
22 in The Spectacle Maker
as 'The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle'.
Thu, Sep 20 1934

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
William Tannen was
56+ in Here's Lucy
as 'Workman #2'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
William Tannen was
45+ in Perry Mason
as 'Frank - Studio Guard, Police Sergeant'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
William Tannen was
45+ in Wells Fargo
as 'Keenan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 18 1957
Poster of Hey, Jeannie!
Hey, Jeannie!
William Tannen was
44+ in Hey, Jeannie!
as 'Paul Revere'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Champion
The Adventures of Champion
William Tannen was
43+ in The Adventures of Champion
as 'Rustler, Logan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
William Tannen was
43+ in Gunsmoke
as 'John Hirschbeck, Townsman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
William Tannen was
43+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of Dangerous Assignment
Dangerous Assignment
William Tannen was
40+ in Dangerous Assignment
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
William Tannen was
39+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951