William Schallert

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Characters played by William Schallert

Father Bartlett (uncredited) — Gremlins (1984)

Local clergy member during the holiday season.

Mayor Schubert — In the Heat of the Night (1967)

City mayor dealing with factory construction pressure

Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited) — Beethoven's 2nd (1993)

Hosts a quirky local event, providing comedic background atmosphere.

Doctor Arthur Bramson — The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

A medical research specialist who helps determine that exposure to the strange mist and a pesticide rearranged Scott's molecular structure, causing him to shrink. The medical team also discovers an antidote that halts the shrinking.

Judge M.A. Loring — The Jerk (1979)

Presides over a courtroom scene, likely related to the Opti-Grab lawsuit.

Dr. Fraker — Will Penny (1967)

The doctor in the nearest town treats Dutchy after Dutchy accidentally wounds himself during the gunfight over the elk. Will and Blue bring Dutchy to town for medical attention before separating, with Dutchy remaining under the doctor's care while Will proceeds toward the Flat Iron ranch.

Harry — Lonely are the Brave (1962)

Harry is a deputy who joins Sheriff Morey Johnson in the search for John W. "Jack" Burns. He travels with Johnson in a jeep while the authorities pursue Burns toward the mountains and the border. The plot identifies him as part of the ground search, but gives no further personal history or direct confrontation with Burns.

Mr. Perkins — Sam Whiskey (1969)

Mr. Perkins is the manager of the Denver Mint. He becomes suspicious when the supposed plumbers are revealed as a sham, returns to the mint, and notices that the displayed bust is missing as Sam Whiskey, Jed Hooker, and O.W. Bandy complete their escape.

Willem (voice) — The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy (1987)

Human character, likely part of the elderly couple receiving Smurf help.

Dean Kramer — House Party 2 (1991)

The strict university dean who manages Kid's tuition extension and ultimately arrests the culprits after shutting down the unauthorized party.

Ben — Down Three Dark Streets (1954)

Ben is a gas-station attendant who recognizes Joe Walpo's car and secretly calls the FBI. Before he can provide the vehicle's complete license number, he is shot. His attempted report gives the FBI an urgent lead and triggers the alert sent to field offices during the search for Walpo.

Horn — Teachers (1984)

The school principal who meets with vice principal Roger Rubell and attorney Lisa Hammond to address the impending lawsuit over an illiterate graduate.

Career Overview

William Schallert has 192 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Rebel Highway Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Philbert (Three's a Crowd), Bag of Bones, Green Lantern: First Flight. 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
192
Birth Date
1922-07-06
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1332676), public domain (CC0).