Bill Welsh was an American actor who is best known for Dragstrip Girl, The Rose Bowl Story, and Hollywood Horror House.
Personal and Family Life
Bill Welsh was born on April 25, 1911, in Greeley, Colorado. He was married to Lucinda Pennington until his death on February 27, 2000. Welsh spent over 40 years as a well-known television personality in Los Angeles, where he made significant contributions to local news and sports coverage.
Career
Welsh began his career as a news reporter, gaining national recognition for covering the tragic fall of a three-year-old girl into a well in 1949. This event was the first live televised news event and greatly influenced how such occurrences were reported. He later became a prominent broadcaster on KTTV, well-known for his coverage of sports events and the Rose Parade.
Death and Legacy
Bill Welsh passed away on February 27, 2000, in Thousand Oaks, California, due to an aortic aneurysm. His contributions to television and local news have left a lasting legacy in the industry. He played a significant role in revitalizing Hollywood, raising funds to support redevelopment projects in the area.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Las Vegas Story | 1952-01-30 | Mr. Martin |
| Three Secrets | 1950-10-20 | Radio Commentator (uncredited) |
| The Great Jewel Robber | 1950-07-15 | Clausen – Jeweller (uncredited) |
| A Ticklish Affair | 1963-08-18 | Carson (uncredited) |
| Storm Warning | 1951-02-10 | Hardy (uncredited) |
| Dragstrip Girl | 1957-04-24 | Drag Race Announcer |
| Just This Once | 1952-02-27 | Mr. Sanford |
| The Day the Earth Stood Still | 1951-09-28 | Radio Announcer (voice) |
| M | 1951-03-01 | Dr. Graham (uncredited) |
| Dial 1119 | 1950-11-03 | Police Bulletin Announcer |
| Savage Intruder | 1970-01-01 | TV Announcer |
| The Atomic Kid | 1954-12-08 | Commentator |
| The Rose Bowl Story | 1952-08-24 | Bill Welsh |
| Operation Big Shot | 1952-05-22 | Self – Reporter |
| Batman | 1966-01-12 | Newsman George |
| Ironside | 1967-03-28 | |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Fight Announcer |
| Kolchak: The Night Stalker | 1974-09-13 | T.V. Announcer |