Billy Dooley was an American actor known for his roles in Call of the Yukon (1938), The Marines Are Here (1938), and Manhattan Tower (1932). He was born on February 8, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on August 4, 1938, in Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
Billy Dooley had a dynamic career, starting as a stage and vaudeville actor. He performed alongside Francis Lee in a vaudeville act. Little is known about his personal life, but his dedication to performing arts was evident throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Dooley died from a heart attack on August 4, 1938, in Hollywood. His contributions to early cinema and vaudeville have been appreciated, and he is remembered for his various roles in the film industry during the 1930s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Tower | 1932-12-01 | Crane-Eaton |
| Call of The Yukon | 1938-04-18 | Watchman |
| Pursuit | 1935-08-09 | Veterinarian’s Assistant |
| Woman Wanted | 1935-08-02 | Mr. Sneider – Bumped by Ann (uncredited) |
| You’re Only Young Once | 1937-12-10 | Postman (uncredited) |
| Live, Love and Learn | 1937-10-29 | Fritz – Bob’s Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Maybe It’s Love | 1935-01-12 | Louie – the Counterman (uncredited) |
| Here Comes the Band | 1935-08-30 | Harry Obsen (uncredited) |
| Star of Midnight | 1935-04-19 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Sing, You Sinners | 1938-09-02 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| It’s in the Air | 1935-10-10 | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| The Marines Are Here | 1938-06-08 | Muggsy |
| The Plot Thickens | 1936-12-11 | Gas Station Attendant |
| Important News | 1936-02-29 | Zeke (uncredited) |
| Lady Be Careful | 1936-09-03 | Drunk |
| All Business | 1936-02-14 | Waiter |
| The Dizzy Diver | 1928-08-18 | Billy |
| Happy Heels | 1929-01-19 | Billy |
| Dizzy Sights | 1927-12-17 | Billy |
| Easy Curves | 1927-11-12 | The Sailor |
| Sailor Beware | 1927-02-20 | Billy Epsom |
| The Rainmakers | 1935-10-25 | Switchman |
| Joy of Living | 1938-05-06 | Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited) |
| Million Dollar Ransom | 1934-09-01 | Newspaper Reporter (Uncredited) |
| Double Wedding | 1937-10-15 | Saxophonist (uncredited) |
| Naughty Marietta | 1935-03-29 | Marietta’s Drunken Brother (uncredited) |
| The Night Is Young | 1935-01-11 | Coronetist (uncredited) |
| Campus Cuties | 1928-04-07 | Billy Dooley |
| Smart Work | 1931-12-27 | Billy, the Detective |
| Bombshell | 1933-10-13 | Man Claiming to Be Lola’s Husband (uncredited) |
| A Briny Boob | 1926-10-24 |