William Duell
Actor
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, William Duell has remained a working actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Casting directors have gone to him for comedy more than for anything else. Very few actors keep finding work for 65 years. Of everything on the filmography, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' is the work that traveled the furthest. Among the rest of the work, 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' stands out. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
William Duell
Actor
Whatever else has changed around him, William Duell has remained a working actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Casting directors have gone to him for comedy more than for anything else. Very few actors keep finding work for 65 years. Of everything on the filmography, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' is the work that traveled the furthest. Among the rest of the work, 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' stands out. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Movies (23 titles)
Plays Old Concession Worker
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
Plays Jim Sefelt
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1975
Plays Lesley Meeker
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
1988
Plays Mr. Jenkins
Grace Quigley
1985
Plays Emmett Wilson
In & Out
1997
Plays Lost Baggage Clerk
The Out-of-Towners
1999
Plays Toll Booth Attendant
The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984
Plays Andrew McNair
1776
1972
Plays Moose
Ironweed
1987
Plays Old Character
Funny Farm
1988
Plays Lenny
Mrs. Soffel
1984
Plays Butler
Cradle Will Rock
1999
Plays Money Truck Guard
Palookaville
1996
Plays Reverend
Out of the Rain
1991
Plays Harry
Me and Veronica
1993
Plays Hunter #2
Advice From a Caterpillar
1999
Plays Joey
Seize the Day
1986
Plays Polygraph Operator
Without a Trace
1983
Plays Roy
Reckless
1995
Plays Auto Parts Salesman
Deadhead Miles
1972
Plays Dr. Bradley
The Man Who Came to Dinner
2000
Plays Postmaster Greaves
The Beniker Gang
1984
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Old Concession Worker
2003
Ed
Mr. Hinckey
2002Season 3
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Dr. Bradley
2000
Cradle Will Rock
Butler
1999
The Out-of-Towners
Lost Baggage Clerk
1999
Advice From a Caterpillar
Hunter #2
1999
Law & Order
Desk Clerk
1998Season 9
In & Out
Emmett Wilson
1997
Palookaville
Money Truck Guard
1996
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Duell still alive?
William Duell passed away on December 21, 2011 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of William Duell?
William Duell is best known for roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Hustler.
How many movies has William Duell been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1961), William Duell has appeared in 23 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was William Duell's first movie?
The career of William Duell began with The Hustler (1961).
What is William Duell's most recent movie or series?
William Duell's most recent release is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, which premiered on February 7, 2003.
What TV shows has William Duell appeared in?
On television, William Duell has appeared in Law & Order, Police Squad!, Ed, Hallmark Hall of Fame.
William Duell
1923-08-29 · Corinth, New York, USA
William Duell was born on August 30, 1923 in Corinth, New York, USA as George William Duell. He was an actor, known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), 1776 (1972) and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). He was married to Mary Barto. He died on December 22, 2011 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.