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Walter Slezak

Acting

7.0 Popularity May 03, 1902 (80 years old) Vienna, Austria

Walter Slezak (3 May 1902 – 21 April 1983) was a portly Austrian character actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films. Slezak often portrayed villains or thugs, most notably the German U-boat captain in Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 Lifeboat, but occasionally he got to play lighter roles, as in 196...

Biography

Walter Slezak (3 May 1902 – 21 April 1983) was a portly Austrian character actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films. Slezak often portrayed villains or thugs, most notably the German U-boat captain in Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 Lifeboat, but occasionally he got to play lighter roles, as in 1962's The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm. He also played a cheerfully corrupt and philosophical private detective in the 1947 film noir Born to Kill and appeared as Squire Trelawney in the 1972 version of Treasure Island.

Filmography 97

1977
The Love Boat TV

as Marcel Locksmith

1976
The Mysterious House of Dr. C. Movie

as Dr. Coppelius

1972
Treasure Island Movie

as Squire Trelawney

1972
Assignment: Vienna TV

as Tandler

1971
Black Beauty Movie

as Hackenschmidt

1970
The Juggler of Notre Dame Movie

as The Innkeeper

1968
Dr. Coppelius Movie

as Dr. Coppelius

1968
Heidi Movie

as Father Richter

1968
The Legend of Robin Hood Movie

as Friar Tuck

1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV

as Self (uncredited)

1967
The Caper of the Golden Bulls Movie

as Antonio Gonzales

1966
Congress of Love Movie

as Der 'Ewige Wiener'

1966
Batman TV

as The Clock King

1965
A Very Special Favor Movie

as Etienne

1965
1964
1964
Wonderful Life Movie

as Lloyd Davis

Photos 4

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday May 03, 1902 (80 years old)
Died April 21, 1983
Place of Birth Vienna, Austria
Also Known As Уолтер Слезак
Years Active 1922 - 1977
Popularity 7.0
Career Stats
97 Total Credits
62 Movie Roles
35 TV Roles
4 Photos