Deceased
How Did Billy House Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 72Also known asWilliam H. ComstockGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn06/05/1889Born inMankato, Minnesota, USADied23/09/1961 (aged 72)Died inWoodland HillsCausemyocardial infarctionWikidataQ15443211 ↗TMDb#85737 ↗
William H. Comstock, known by his stage name Billy House, was an American actor, vaudevillian and Broadway performer. After devoting most of his career to live performance, he moved to Hollywood where he became a supporting actor during the 1940s and 1950s. According to admirer Orson Welles, the name "Billy House" was likely an invention for use in burlesque theaters.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Imitation of LifeMovie | Fat Man on Beach | 70 |
| 1958 | Colgate TheatreSeries | — | 69 |
| 1958 | The Fountain of YouthMovie | Albert Morgan | 69 |
| 1957 | Tricks of Our TradeMovie | — | 68 |
| 1956 | Naked GunMovie | Judge Cole | 67 |
| 1952 | Aladdin and His LampMovie | Kafan | 63 |
| 1952 | Outlaw WomenMovie | Uncle Barney | 63 |
| 1951 | Silver CityMovie | — | 62 |
| 1951 | People Will TalkMovie | Coonan (uncredited) | 62 |
| 1950 | Where Danger LivesMovie | Mr. Bogardus | 61 |
| 1948 | Inner SanctumMovie | McFee | 59 |
| 1947 | The Egg and IMovie | Billy Reed | 58 |
| 1947 | The Wistful Widow of Wagon GapMovie | Shotgun Rider (voice) (uncredited) | 58 |
| 1947 | Joe Palooka in the KnockoutMovie | Sam Wheeler | 58 |
| 1946 | BedlamMovie | Lord Mortimer | 57 |
| 1946 | The StrangerMovie | Mr. Solomon Potter | 57 |
| 1945 | Thrill of a RomanceMovie | Dr. Tovve | 56 |
| 1931 | The Reckless HourMovie | Seymour Jennison | 42 |