Matt Willis

Matt Willis was an American actor who is best known for The Return of the Vampire, The Mark of the Whistler, and The Mysterious Doctor.

Personal and Family Life

Matt Willis was born on October 16, 1913, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He had two marriages, first to Martha Anne Hayes from 1935 until her death in 1965, and then to E. Suzanne Willis, who was with him until his passing in 1989. He had two children with Martha and lived a quiet life near his hometown in Virginia.

Career

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Willis took on a leadership role at the Fredericksburg Little Theatre. After a long career in film, he shifted to working as an advertising salesman for a local radio station, WQVA, where he enjoyed a stable life with his family along the Rappahannock River.

Death and Legacy

Matt Willis passed away on March 30, 1989, in his hometown of Fredericksburg. His career in film left a mark, especially his memorable roles in various movies from the 1940s. He is remembered for both his contributions to the theater and his dedication to his community.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
The Return of the Vampire	1943-11-11	Andreas Obry
The Mark of the Whistler	1944-10-09	Perry Donnelly
The Mysterious Doctor	1943-03-03	Bart Redmond
Louisiana Hayride	1944-07-13	Jeb Crocker
Blonde Savage	1947-11-22	Berger
Mr. Noisy	1946-03-22	Ole Margarine (uncredited)
Singing on the Trail	1946-09-01	Dan Prichard
Scarlet Street	1945-12-25	Policeman in Hogarth’s Office (uncredited)
The Spirit of Stanford	1942-10-08	Link Wyman
The Ghost That Walks Alone	1944-02-10	Tom Walker
A Walk in the Sun	1945-12-25	Sgt. Pete Halverson
Overland to Deadwood	1942-09-25	Henchman Red Larson
Swamp Water	1941-11-16	Miles Tonkin
Mug Town	1942-12-18	Bouncer
The Fleet’s In	1942-01-24	Sailor
Home in San Antone	1949-04-14	Jewel Thief Thorg
In Old California	1942-05-31	Joker at Bar in San Francisco
The Spoilers	1942-06-11	Poker Player (uncredited)
Vacation in Reno	1946-12-10	Hank
The Burning Cross	1947-09-01	Mort Dauson
About Face	1942-04-16	Soldier with Daisy (uncredited)
The Son of Rusty	1947-08-07	Luther Hebble
The Mutineers	1949-04-22	Mate Toby Jarmin
Corvette K-225	1943-09-29	Roger
Stage Door Canteen	1943-06-24	Sergeant on Train (uncredited)
A Guy Named Joe	1943-12-24	Lt. Hunter (uncredited)
Blonde Alibi	1946-03-01	Detective Lane (Uncredited)
It Ain’t Hay	1943-03-10	Bouncer (uncredited)
The Noose Hangs High	1948-04-05	Gangster (uncredited)
So Dear to My Heart	1948-11-29	Mr. Burns – Horse Trainer
She Has What It Takes	1943-04-15	‘One Round’ Beasley
Shep Comes Home	1948-12-03	George
It’s a Joke, Son!	1947-01-15	Ace
Radio Romeo	1947-12-25
Forever Yours	1945-01-26	Alabam
Strange Voyage	1946-07-06	The Hammer
Invisible Agent	1942-08-07	Nazi Assassin (uncredited)
Vincent Price’s Dracula	1986-01-01	Andreas Obry – (archive footage)
A Tragedy at Midnight	1942-02-02	Dumb Cop (uncredited)
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison	1951-05-18