Bernard Punsly

Bernard Punsly, also known as Bernard Punsley (July 11, 1923 – January 20, 2004) was an American actor and physician. He was the last surviving member of the Dead End Kids.

Biography

Early life and acting career Punsly was born on July 11, 1923, in New York City, the son of a tailor. He began his acting career at the age of eight in the play I Love An Actress. He was later cast as Milty in the Broadway play Dead End.

The success of the led to the group appearing in a series of films that featured actors from the films. He went on to appear in 18 other films. During his career he worked with stars such as Ronald Reagan, James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, John Garfield, and Humphrey Bogart.

In 1994, Punsly appeared with the other last survivor of the Dead End Kids, Huntz Hall, in which the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hall died in 1999. He retired in 2002. He lived for many years in Palos Verdes Estates.