William Lally was an American actor who is best known for Paid to Dance, Scandal Sheet, and The Super Snooper. He was born on March 12, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, and passed away on August 20, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Details about William Lally’s personal and family life are limited. There is no extensive information available regarding his upbringing or family background. He lived during a time when actors often kept their private lives away from the public eye.
Career
William Lally’s acting career included a variety of roles in films and television. He appeared in many movies during the late 1930s and 1940s, often taking on minor roles or uncredited parts. His work remains a part of the Hollywood history of that era, contributing to numerous projects in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
William Lally died on August 20, 1956, in Los Angeles. His contributions to film, though mostly in supporting roles, left a lasting impression on audiences of his time. Despite the limited fame, his body of work continues to be appreciated by classic film enthusiasts today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Red Menace | 1949-08-01 | Jack Tyler (as William J. Lally) |
| Dick Tracy’s G-Men | 1939-09-02 | Thug in Ghost Town |
| I’ll Take Romance | 1937-11-17 | Steward |
| Start Cheering | 1938-03-03 | Photographer |
| The Man They Could Not Hang | 1939-08-17 | Bailiff (uncredited) |
| Sergeant Madden | 1939-03-24 | Older Policeman |
| Dancing Co-Ed | 1939-09-29 | Policeman |
| Nick Carter, Master Detective | 1939-12-13 | Exit Guard |
| The Lone Wolf Strikes | 1940-01-26 | Bill |
| You Can’t Take It with You | 1938-09-01 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| The Shadow | 1940-01-05 | Policeman |
| The Doctor Takes a Wife | 1940-04-25 | Deck Steward (uncredited) |
| Sky Murder | 1940-09-27 | Second Man in Monrose’s Office |
| Phantom Raiders | 1940-06-07 | Port Inspector |
| Angels Over Broadway | 1940-10-02 | Stage Doorman (uncredited) |
| Cafe Hostess | 1940-01-11 | Cop |
| Good Luck, Mr. Yates | 1943-06-29 | Cop |
| Alias Boston Blackie | 1942-04-02 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Sabotage Squad | 1942-08-27 | Unspecified Policeman |
| Convicted Woman | 1940-01-31 | Prison Guard |
| Fingers at the Window | 1942-04-22 | Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
| If You Could Only Cook | 1935-12-30 | Bill – New York Cop (uncredited) |
| Glamour for Sale | 1940-09-27 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| We Who Are Young | 1940-07-19 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Kid Glove Killer | 1942-04-17 | Mack – Detective (uncredited) |
| The Super Snooper | 1937-02-25 | |
| The Man Who Returned to Life | 1942-02-05 | |
| Pleasure Palace | 1980-10-22 | English Husband |
| Love Crazy | 1941-05-23 | Sanitarium Guard (uncredited) |
| Gang Bullets | 1938-11-10 | Court Clerk (uncredited) |
| Men Without Souls | 1940-05-20 | Guard (uncredited) |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963-09-24 | 2nd Stockholder |