William Kendis
American actor he was also in the episode "The state vs Beaver" in the Leave it to Beaver show.
About William Kendis
Lived 1916 – 1980 (aged 64). William Kendis was an American actor and television actor.
William Kaleviano (May 27, 1916 – December 17, 1980) was an American television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of Emmett Hughes in the American private detective television series Michael Shayne and was also known for playing Olmstead, the bus driver in the episode "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?" of the American anthology television series The Twilight Zone.
Kendis guest-starred in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke (as Carey Post), Perry Mason (as murder victim Walter Prescott), Colgate Theatre, The Rifleman, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Decision, Bewitched, The Detectives, 77 Sunset Strip, Bachelor Father, Family Affair, The Flying Nun, Leave it to Beaver and Peter Gunn.
Kendis died on December 17, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 64.
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Who was William Kendis?
American actor he was also in the episode "The state vs Beaver" in the Leave it to Beaver show. (1916-1980)
When was William Kendis born?
William Kendis was born on 27 May 1916 in New Hampshire.
When did William Kendis die?
William Kendis died on 17 December 1980 in Los Angeles, California.
What was William Kendis's occupation?
William Kendis was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was William Kendis?
William Kendis was American.
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