About Ed Bakey
Lived 1925 – 1988 (aged 62). Ed Bakey was an actor, entertainer, television actor and film actor.
William Edward Baekey (November 13, 1925 – May 4, 1988) was an American film and television actor. He attended Baltimore City College, graduating in 1943,
In 1966, Bakey played George Beenstock in the Broadway play Walking Happy. He began his screen career in 1967, appearing in the western television series Death Valley Days. He guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, The F.B.I., The Big Valley, Bonanza, The Streets of San Francisco, Cannon, Cimarron Strip, Dundee and the Culhane,
Bakey appeared in films such as The White Buffalo, Zapped!, Darktown Strutters, The Evil, Heaven with a Gun, For Pete's Sake, The Baltimore Bullet and Telefon. In 1973, he appeared in the film The Sting, playing Granger. His final film credit was for the 1984 film The Philadelphia Experiment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Bakey?
American film and television actor
When was Ed Bakey born?
Ed Bakey was born on 13 November 1925 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
When did Ed Bakey die?
Ed Bakey died on 4 May 1988 in Los Angeles, California.
What was Ed Bakey's occupation?
Ed Bakey was an actor, entertainer, television actor and film actor.
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