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Cy Kendall

American actor (1898-1953) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 55

Cyrus Willard Kendall was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1935 and 1950. Kendall's heavy-set, square-jawed appearance and deep voice were perfect for wiseguy roles such as policemen and police chiefs, wardens, military officers, bartenders, reporters, and mobsters.

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1953Died22 July 19531948Call Northside 777Film, Second Bartender (uncredited)1947Bury Me DeadFilm, Detective1946Lady in the LakeFilm, Jailer (Uncredited)1945A Thousand and One NightsFilm, Auctioneer1944Charlie Chan in The Chinese CatFilm, George Webster Deacon1943A Lady Takes a ChanceFilm, Gambling House Boss1942A Night to RememberFilm, Louis Kauffman (uncredited)1941Billy the KidFilm, Cass McAndrews, Sheriff1940Andy Hardy Meets DebutanteFilm, Mr. Carrillo1939Frontier MarshalFilm, Winning Card Player1938Crime SchoolFilm, Morgan1937The Shadow StrikesFilm, Brossett1936Dancing PirateFilm, Bouncing Betty's Cook (uncredited)King of the PecosFilm, 1936Alexander Stiles1898Born10 March 1898
  • Scarlet Street 1945
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939
  • My Favorite Wife 1940
  • Road to Morocco 1942
  • Call Northside 777 1948

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Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1953 · aged 55

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