William Gargan

Acting

William Gargan

Born July 17, 1905 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died February 18, 1979 · aged 73

William Gargan, born William Dennis Gargan July 17, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and died February 17, 1979 aged 73 on a flight between New York and San Diego. He was an American motion picture, television and radio actor. Gargan played character roles in many Hollywood productions, including two appearances as detective Ellery Queen, but was best known for his role as Detective Martin Kane in…

Known For

You Only Live OnceYou Only Live Once · 1937
You Only Live Once
★ 7.11937
MovieCrimeDrama
Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
Who Done It?Who Done It? · 1942
Who Done It?
★ 7.01942
MovieComedyMystery
Two dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast.
Miracle in the RainMiracle in the Rain · 1956
Miracle in the Rain
★ 6.91956
MovieDramaRomance
Wartime romance about a lonely man and woman who meet one rainy afternoon in New York.
The Bells of St. Mary'sThe Bells of St. Mary's · 1945
The Bells of St. Mary's
★ 6.81945
MovieDramaComedy
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
The Rawhide YearsThe Rawhide Years · 1956
The Rawhide Years
★ 5.61956
MovieWestern
Ben Matthews gives up the flashy life of a riverboat gambler, hoping to settle down in Galena with his girlfriend, luscious entertainer Zoe. But Galena's leading citizen is murdered on the boat; Ben, on arrival, finds a lynch mob after his neck, and flees. Three years of wandering later, Zoe's letters stop coming and Ben returns to find her and attempt the hopeless task of clearing himself.
Black FuryBlack Fury · 1935
Black Fury
★ 6.31935
MovieDrama
A simple Pennsylvania coal miner is drawn into the violent conflict between union workers and management.
Within the LawWithin the Law · 1939
Within the Law
★ 6.51939
MovieCrimeDrama
Shopgirl Mary Turner, sentenced to prison for someone else's theft, is released and takes revenge upon those who wronged her in powerful but lawful ways.
I Wake Up ScreamingI Wake Up Screaming · 1941
I Wake Up Screaming
★ 6.91941
MovieMysteryCrime
A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.

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