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Walter Kinsella

1900 – 1975

Theater, radio and TV actor

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Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 74). Walter Kinsella was an American actor, stage actor and television actor.

Walter Kinsella (born August 16, 1900, in New York City, died May 11, 1975, in Englewood, New Jersey) was an American theater, television and radio actor.

In his youth, Kinsella was active as a middle-distance runner in track events, winning more than 120 prizes in competition sponsored by the Amateur Athletic Union.

In the 1920s, he was featured in advertisements for Arrow collars.

Kinsella's first Broadway stage appearance was in 1924, in What Price Glory? His other Broadway credits included Blessed Event, Arrest That Woman, and Juno.

He also was a regular cast member of The Johnny Morgan Show and That's My Pop.

Kinsella's most noted television role was that of Happy McMann in NBC's detective drama Martin Kane, Private Eye. He also was the announcer for the Kane program. He made a guest appearance on Perry Mason in 1961 as defendant Carter Gilman in "The Case of the Duplicate Daughter."

Kinsella was married and had a son and a daughter.

Selected filmography Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961) (Season 6 Episode 30: "You Can't Trust a Man") as Lieutenant Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1962) (Season 7 Episode 25: "The Last Remains") as Lieutenant Morgan Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1962) (Season 7 Episode 31: "Most Likely to Succeed") as Attorney Frank Anderson

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Fordham Preparatory School

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Who was Walter Kinsella?

Theater, radio and TV actor (1900-1975)

When was Walter Kinsella born?

Walter Kinsella was born on 16 August 1900 in New York City.

When did Walter Kinsella die?

Walter Kinsella died on 11 May 1975.

What was Walter Kinsella's occupation?

Walter Kinsella was an actor, stage actor and television actor.

What nationality was Walter Kinsella?

Walter Kinsella was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Kinsella

· Wikidata: Q7965354

· DBpedia: Walter Kinsella (actor)

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