Harry Bartell
Biography
Harry Bartell was an American actor and announcer who worked steadily in radio, television and film from the early 1940s until network radio drama ended in the 1960s, his youthful-sounding voice making him a busy West Coast character actor. Born in New Orleans, he joined KWKW radio as an announcer in 1942, and after moving to California he became a favorite of producer Norman MacDonnell. For Gunsmoke he was a leading member of the repertory company from 1952 until 1961, playing friendly townspeople, victims and heavies, and he later appeared on the television version. His other radio work included Escape, Have Gun Will Travel, Fort Laramie and The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe. On screen he had an unbilled part in Howard Hawks' Monkey Business (1952) and guest roles on The Twilight Zone, The Untouchables and I Love Lucy.
90years old at death
- Born New Orleans
- Died Ashland
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Also credited as Harry Alfred Bartell
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 13 years1952 to 1965
Every film, newest first
- 1965BrainstormIMDb rating 6.5
- 1955Six Bridges to CrossIMDb rating 6.7
- 1954Black TuesdayIMDb rating 6.8
- 1952Don't Bother to KnockIMDb rating 6.9
- 1952Monkey BusinessIMDb rating 6.9
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Behind the camera
Along with fellow actor Vic Perrin, Bartell co-wrote two episodes close to the end of the radio run of Gunsmoke. He also appeared often on the TV version, at times reprising his radio roles.
A first
Bartell's final radio appearance came in August 2003, guest starring on Jim French's The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as a blustery American publisher.
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Worked with
Harry Bartell shares two films with Marilyn Monroe, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Hugo FregoneseDirector, 1 film, 1954
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