Biographies: William Tannen - Actor

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An American actor who was born in New York City, USA. He married actress Donrue Leighton (1935-1936), and they divorced and didn't have children. His works include Woman of the Year (1942), Rawhide (1959), and Hey, Jeannie! (1956). He was active in drama, as an actor and writer, when he was a student at Lawrenceville School. He appeared on stage in Washington, DC, with the National Theatre Troupe. He made his screen debut in The Spectacle Maker (1934). He excelled in Western films after he signed a contract with MGM. In the fifties, he worked on television, and most of his television roles were in Western series. He is known for The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955-1958), where he appeared in 57 episodes. His last appearance was in the TV series The Young Lawyers (1970). He retired from acting, and he died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA on December 2, 1976.

• 6 October 2021
• Christina Aziz