Harry Bartell was an American actor who is best known for his work on “I Love Lucy,” “Dragnet,” and “Gunsmoke.” He was a prominent figure in ‘Old Time Radio’ and continued to influence broadcasting until his passing.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Bartell was born on November 28, 1913, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Rice University in 1933 and studied at Harvard Business School before pursuing a career in acting while working as a disc jockey at KFWB. He had a son named Bill Bartell and had a passion for photography, using a large format camera and maintaining a darkroom at his home.
Career
Bartell became well-known for his roles in popular radio shows, including his work as an announcer on “The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” He had a steady career in television and film, making appearances in various hit shows and movies throughout the 1950s and 1960s, contributing significantly to American entertainment.
Death and Legacy
Harry Bartell passed away on February 26, 2004, in Ashland, Oregon, due to natural causes. He left behind a legacy as an accomplished radio and television actor, remembered for his distinct voice and versatile acting skills, influencing a generation of performers and listeners.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tuesday | 1954-12-31 | Boland (uncredited) |
| Affair in Reno | 1957-02-15 | Conrad Hertz, Headwaiter |
| 6 Bridges to Cross | 1955-01-21 | Father Bonelli |
| Voice in the Mirror | 1958-08-13 | Harry Graham |
| The Decks Ran Red | 1958-10-10 | Tom Walsh |
| Don’t Bother to Knock | 1952-07-18 | Bellboy (uncredited) |
| Jack the Ripper | 1958-03-08 | Edward Paige |
| Johnny Concho | 1956-07-01 | Sam Green |
| Mobile Two | 1975-09-02 | Phillip Ganzer |
| Dragnet | 1969-01-27 | Jim Murdoch |
| Brainstorm | 1965-05-05 | Detective (uncredited) |
| Monkey Business | 1952-09-03 | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Dragnet | 1954-09-04 | Lt. Stevens |
| The Fatal Impulse | 1960-11-29 | Mr. Dalquiss |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Ben Bartlett |
| I Love Lucy | 1951-10-15 | Process Server |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Handwriting Expert |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Langford |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Clement ‘Clem’ Palmer |
| The Adventures of Jim Bowie | 1956-09-07 | – |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Judge Dodd |
