Dick Wessel

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Characters played by Dick Wessel

Harry 'Cueball' Lake — Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946)

Ex-convict who steals diamonds and kills to protect his secret.

Chopper Kane — Fling in the Ring (1955)

The boxer trained by the Stooges under Big Mike's supervision. Wins his match against Gorilla Watson after the rival is injured, triggering Big Mike's fury and the subsequent chase.

Mailman (uncredited) — Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949)

Uncredited postal worker appearing in background scenes.

Sgt. Mullins — Punchy Cowpunchers (1950)

The Cavalry Sergeant Major tasked with disciplining the Stooges. After learning of the Dillon family's crimes from a superior, he volunteers the three Stooges for a covert mission to infiltrate and evict the gang from the township.

Chopper Kane — Fright Night (1947)

Chopper Kane is a formidable pugilist whose career is managed by the Stooges. They wager their entire capital on his upcoming bout, but pressure from a menacing underworld figure leads them to try to ensure that Chopper loses. They indulge him with rich food and arrange his dalliance with Kitty, though she leaves him for his opponent, Gorilla Watson.

Pudge McKay — Corky of Gasoline Alley (1951)

A supporting character in Corky of Gasoline Alley.

Career Overview

Dick Wessel has 153 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 4 titles. Signature works include G.I. Dood It, Dizzy Yardbird, Wife to Spare. 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
153
Birth Date
1913-04-20
Birth Place
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5273537), public domain (CC0).