Acting

Wilbur Mack

Born July 29, 1873 · Binghampton, New York, USA

Died March 14, 1964 · aged 90

Wilbur Mack (born George Frear Runyon, 29 July 1873 – 13 March 1964) was an American film actor and early vaudeville performer from the 1920s through the 1960s. His film acting career began during the silent film era.

Known For

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life · 1946

It's a Wonderful Life

MovieDramaFamily

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution · 1957

Witness for the Prosecution

MovieDramaMystery

An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

The Seven Year Itch

The Seven Year Itch · 1955

The Seven Year Itch

MovieComedyRomance

When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.

The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives · 1946

The Best Years of Our Lives

MovieDramaRomance

It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn · 1942

MovieComedyDrama

Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds · 1953

The War of the Worlds

MovieScience FictionAction

The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.

The Cobweb

The Cobweb · 1955

Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.

Gilda

MovieRomanceDrama

A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.

Filmography

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It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life · 1946

It's a Wonderful Life

MovieDramaFamily

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution · 1957

Witness for the Prosecution

MovieDramaMystery

An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

The Seven Year Itch

The Seven Year Itch · 1955

The Seven Year Itch

MovieComedyRomance

When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.

Man at Train Station (uncredited)

The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives · 1946

The Best Years of Our Lives

MovieDramaRomance

It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.

Man at Airport (uncredited)

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn · 1942

MovieComedyDrama

Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.

Guest at Inn (uncredited)

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds · 1953

The War of the Worlds

MovieScience FictionAction

The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.

Official (uncredited)

The Cobweb

The Cobweb · 1955

Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.

Concertgoer (Uncredited)

Gilda

MovieRomanceDrama

A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.

Gambler (uncredited)

The Country Girl

The Country Girl · 1954

The Country Girl

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

The Glass Key

The Glass Key · 1942

MovieCrimeMystery

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.

Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)

To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be · 1942

To Be or Not to Be

During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.

Member of Audience at Performance of Hamlet (uncredited)

Alias Jesse James

Alias Jesse James · 1959

Alias Jesse James

MovieComedyWestern

Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Sierra Passage

Sierra Passage · 1950

When young Johnny York witnesses the murder of his father, he joins a travelling variety troupe and trains up as a sharpshooter so he might one day get his revenge.

Poker Player

All the King's Men

All the King's Men · 1949

All the King's Men

A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.

Former Governor Stanton (uncredited)

Nora Prentiss

Nora Prentiss · 1947

Quiet, organised Dr. Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt in a street accident. Despite her misgivings, they become heavily involved, and Talbot finds himself faced with the choice of leaving Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient expires in his office, a third option seems to present itself.

Jeweler (uncredited)

Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933 · 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933

MovieComedyDrama

When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.

Society Reporter (uncredited)

The Horse Soldiers

The Horse Soldiers · 1959

The Horse Soldiers

MovieWesternWar

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

Townsman (uncredited)

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley · 1947

Nightmare Alley

MovieDramaThriller

A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.

Husband in Spode Room (uncredited)

Monsieur Verdoux

Monsieur Verdoux · 1947

Monsieur Verdoux

MovieComedyCrime

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

Garden Party Guest (uncredited)

An Affair to Remember

An Affair to Remember · 1957

An Affair to Remember

MovieDramaRomance

A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?

Audience Member (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees · 1942

The Pride of the Yankees

MovieDramaFamily

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

Man Outside Yankee Stadium (uncredited)

A Letter to Three Wives

A Letter to Three Wives · 1949

A Letter to Three Wives

MovieRomanceDrama

A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.

Country Club Member (uncredited)

The Bad and the Beautiful

The Bad and the Beautiful · 1952

The Bad and the Beautiful

MovieDramaRomance

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.

Party Guest (uncredited)

Serenade

Serenade · 1956

MovieDramaMusic

A wealthy woman discovers a vineyard worker with a beautiful operatic singing voice. She helps make him a star but then breaks his heart. He flees in misery to Mexico where he meets a sweet farm girl.

Opera Attendee (uncredited)

Bonanza

Bonanza · 1959

SeriesWesternAction & Adventure

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.

Townsman (uncredited)

Wanted: Dead or Alive

Wanted: Dead or Alive · 1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive

SeriesWesternAction & Adventure

Wanted: Dead or Alive is an American Western television series starring Steve McQueen as the bounty hunter Josh Randall. It aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958–61. The black-and-white program was a spin-off of a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957–59 western series starring Robert Culp. Both series were produced by Four Star Television in association with CBS Television. The series launched McQueen into becoming the first television star to cross over into comparable status on the big screen.

Townsman (uncredited)

The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show · 1952

The Abbott and Costello Show

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

Party Guest