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William Duell
Deceased

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Life & Death

Died aged 88
Also known asGeorge William DuellGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn29/08/1923Born inCorinth, New York, USADied21/12/2011 (aged 88)Died inManhattanWikidataQ963028 ↗TMDb#7079 ↗

Darwin William Duell was an American actor and singer. He was known for his roles as Andrew McNair in the musical 1776, Jim Sefelt in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Johnny the Shoe Shine Guy in the 1982 crime comedy series Police Squad!. Described as a short, odd-looking character actor with a Shakespearean background, he had many minor roles in plays, films and TV series. His last work was a cameo in the 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

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Filmography34 titles

YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
2003How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysMovieOld Concession Worker80
2000EdSeriesMr. Hinckey77
2000The Man Who Came to DinnerMovieDr. Bradley77
1999Cradle Will RockMovieButler76
1999Advice From a CaterpillarMovieHunter #276
1997In & OutMovieEmmett Wilson74
1996PalookavilleMovieMoney Truck Guard73
1995RecklessMovieRoy72
1993Me and VeronicaMovieHarry70
1991Out of the RainMovieReverend68
1990Law & OrderSeriesDesk Clerk67
1989Home Fires BurningMovieWhit Hennessy66
1988Funny FarmMovieOld Character65
1988An Empire of ReasonMovieDonahue Audience Member65
1988Elvira: Mistress of the DarkMovieLesley Meeker65
1987IronweedMovieMoose64
1986Seize the DayMovieJoey63
1985Grace QuigleyMovieMr. Jenkins62
1984The Pope of Greenwich VillageMovieToll Booth Attendant61
1984Mrs. SoffelMovieLenny61
1984The Beniker GangMoviePostmaster Greaves61
1983Without a TraceMoviePolygraph Operator60
1982Police Squad!SeriesJohnny the Snitch59
1979Sanctuary of FearMoviePark Keeper56
1979My Old ManMovieRooster56
1978King of the GypsiesMovie—55
1975One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestMovieJim Sefelt52
1975NBC Special TreatSeriesSam Carter52
19721776MovieAndrew McNair49
1972Deadhead MilesMovieAuto Parts Salesman49
1967N.Y.P.D.Series—44
1961The HustlerMovieBilly (Louisville Hustler) (uncredited)38
1957DuPont Show of the MonthSeriesJerry Cruncher34
1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeriesBob Daly28