William Benedict

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Characters played by William Benedict

Roulette Dealer — The Sting (1973)

Operates the rigged roulette table for gamblers.

Whitey Murphy — Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)

One of Billy Batson's close friends who listens to his suspicions regarding the possible identity of the Scorpion within the Malcolm archaeological team.

Newsboy #2 (uncredited) — Road to Utopia (1946)

A newsboy briefly appearing in the film's public street environment.

Skinny — Mr. Muggs Rides Again (1945)

A core member of the East Side gang. Works alongside friends at the aviation company and joins them in uncovering spy rings. Notably involved in discovering hidden passages during the Spooks Run Wild mystery.

Skinny — Come Out Fighting (1945)

A longstanding gang member who accompanies Muggs and Danny on various missions. He is present during key scenes involving secret passages and aviation-related espionage cases. His role primarily supports the group’s collective efforts, maintaining a consistent background presence within the gang’s structure without dominating individual storylines.

Whitey, Bowery Boy — Triple Trouble (1950)

Descriptive credit for Whitey

Butch — Clancy Street Boys (1943)

A tough criminal or rival gang leader who repeatedly creates trouble for the East Side Kids.

Benny — Ghosts on the Loose (1943)

A minor character or gang associate. Appears in background scenes or minor plotlines.

Singing Telegram Boy — Dressed to Kill (1941)

Messenger delivering a musical greeting, adding a minor plot detail.

Spider O'Brien — Follow the Leader (1944)

The gang's tall, gentle-hearted member whose natural apprehension drives much of the tension and comedy. His reactions heavily influence the group's navigation of the haunted house ordeal and other high-stress situations.

Dan Withers — Adventures of Red Ryder (1940)

Local rancher or settler caught in gang conflicts over land.

Joe Summers — The Lottery (1969)

The official organizer responsible for conducting the yearly lottery ceremony and managing the selection process.

Career Overview

William Benedict has 209 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 23 titles. Signature works include Docks of New York, Adventures of Captain Marvel, The Lottery. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
209
Birth Date
1917-04-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
Haskell, Oklahoma, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q8005380), public domain (CC0).