William Lundigan
Biography
The athletic William Lundigan stood 6' 2" and weighed 170 pounds. He played football, basketball and tennis at Syracuse (NY) University. He was discovered by Charles R. Rogers, head of production at Universal Studios. Rogers happened to tune into radio station WFBL in Syracuse. He was so intrigued by a voice he heard reading a commercial that he gave instructions for the speaker to be located, brought to New York and tested for movie possibilities. The speaker, of course, was Lundigan. He had gotten the announcing job because his father owned the building that housed WBFL. Later in his career Lundigan was successful as the host of the CBS programs Climax! (1954) and Shower of Stars (1954). For these programs he delivered on-air commercials for their sponsor, Chrysler Motors. Off screen he traveled as a goodwill ambassador for the company, covering over 100,000 miles on the road and visiting 560,000 people in 90 weeks.
61years old at death
- Born Syracuse
- Died Duarte
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as William Paul Lundigan
Movie Career
- Films
- 16
- Career span
- 28 years1939 to 1967
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About the name
In Armored Car (1937), Lundigan was billed as "Larry Parker". For West Bound Limited (1937), his name was changed to "William Lundigan".
Big break
After auditioning successfully, Lundigan won the part of Jeanne Crain's romantic interest in Pinky (1949), made at 20th Century Fox. The movie became a huge hit, and the studio gave him a long-term contract.
A change of course
Before acting, Lundigan studied law at Syracuse University, graduated, and passed the bar examination, but then changed his career path after a screen test.
A change of course
Lundigan became fascinated by radio, and by 16 he was producing radio plays and taking child roles on the air.
William Lundigan movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- The House on Telegraph Hill1951 Crime, Drama, Film-Noiras Major Marc Bennett
IMDb rating 6.94.4K votes
Most often with
Michael Curtiz directed three of these films. Alan Hale appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Michael CurtizDirector, 3 films, 1939 to 1940
All films by Michael Curtiz
Also two films together14 more actors
- Donald CrispThe Sea Hawk (1940) and The Old Maid (1939)
- Olivia de HavillandSanta Fe Trail (1940) and Dodge City (1939)
- Frank McHughThe Fighting 69th (1940) and Dodge City (1939)
- Harry CarterInferno (1953) and The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)
- Marilyn MonroeMarilyn (1963) and Love Nest (1951)
- Russell SimpsonSanta Fe Trail (1940) and Dodge City (1939)
- Charles D. BrownFollow Me Quietly (1949) and Santa Fe Trail (1940)
- George BrentThe Fighting 69th (1940) and The Old Maid (1939)
- Harvey StephensThe Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942) and The Fighting 69th (1940)
- William HopperThe Fighting 69th (1940) and The Old Maid (1939)
- David BruceSanta Fe Trail (1940) and The Sea Hawk (1940)
- Archie TwitchellFollow Me Quietly (1949) and Dishonored Lady (1947)
- James StephensonThe Sea Hawk (1940) and The Old Maid (1939)
- June HaverMarilyn (1963) and Love Nest (1951)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
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