William Hansen (actor)
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Born
March 2, 1911
William Mansell Hansen[1]
March 2, 1911
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 1975 (aged 64)
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1945–1975
William Hansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Mansell Hansen[1] March 2, 1911 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 1975 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–1975 |
William Mansell Hansen (March 2, 1911 – June 23, 1975) was an American actor, active in film, television and the stage.
A founding member of the Actors Studio in New York,[2] Hansen originated the role of Mr. Lundie in the original Broadway production of Brigadoon in 1947, and the role of Royal Addams in original Broadway production of The Member of the Wedding in 1950. He reprised the latter role in the 1952 film adaption.
Starting with an uncredited role in Elia Kazan's film Pinky in 1949, Hansen also worked as a character actor in movies and television shows. He appeared in the role of Secretary Swensen in Fail Safe, and as one of America's founding fathers, Caesar Rodney, in the film 1776.
