Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy was an American actor best known for his roles in films like Network, The Verdict, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?. He was known for his strong presence on stage and in film, often portraying suave characters and villains.

Personal and Family Life

Wesley Addy was born on August 4, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was married to actress Celeste Holm from May 22, 1966, until his passing on December 31, 1996. Throughout his career, he worked alongside notable stars, particularly in theater, before transitioning to television and film.

Career

Addy’s acting career began on Broadway, where he performed in productions of Shakespearean plays with famous actors like Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier. After serving in World War II, he returned to theater and later took on roles in television soaps and various films, establishing himself as a versatile character actor.

Death and Legacy

Wesley Addy passed away on December 31, 1996, in Danbury, Connecticut. He was remembered for his significant contributions to theater and film, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional performances across multiple mediums.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? 1962-10-31 Marty McDonald
Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte 1964-12-15 Sheriff Standish
Network 1976-11-14 Nelson Chaney
Seconds 1966-10-05 John
Tora! Tora! Tora! 1970-01-26 Lt. Commander Alwin D. Kramer
The Verdict 1982-12-08 Dr. Towler
The Garment Jungle 1957-05-01 Mr. Paul
Ten Seconds to Hell 1959-06-16 Wolfgang Sulke
Time Table 1956-02-08 Dr. Paul Brucker
4 for Texas 1963-12-21 Winthrop Trowbridge
The Big Knife 1955-10-25 Horatio “Hank” Teagle
Kiss Me Deadly 1955-04-28 Lt. Pat Murphy
A Modern Affair 1996-09-06 Ed Rhodes
Hiroshima 1995-08-05 Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson
Mister Buddwing 1966-07-15 Dice Player
The First Legion 1951-05-04 Father John Fulton
The Grissom Gang 1971-05-28 John P. Blandish
The Europeans 1979-05-01 Mr. Wentworth
The Bostonians 1984-05-01 Dr. Tarrant
Before and After 1996-02-23 Judge Grady
Loving 1983-06-26 Cabot Alden
King Lear 1953-10-18 King of France
Tail Gunner Joe 1977-02-06 Middleton
Rage of Angels 1983-02-19 Abner Parker
John Brown’s Raid 1960-10-25
The Private History of a Campaign That Failed 1981-04-06 Connecticut Minister
Perry Mason 1957-09-21 Alton Brent
The Edge of Night 1956-04-02
The Fugitive 1963-09-17 Homer Price
The F.B.I. 1965-09-19 U.S. Attorney Cline
Medical Center 1969-09-24
Studio One 1948-11-07 McAllister
Ironside 1967-03-28
Hallmark Hall of Fame 1951-12-24 James Monroe
The Philco Television Playhouse 1948-10-03
Profiles in Courage 1964-11-08 Hellinger
The Rat Patrol 1966-09-12 Colonel Leske
Suspense 1949-01-06
The Andros Targets 1977-01-31 General Graves
Omnibus 1952-11-09 King of France
Rage of Angels 1983-02-20 Abner Parker
The Rockford Files 1974-09-13