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William Gargan is known for acting.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA (died at age 73).
Recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
William Gargan has 50 credits in our database.
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Biography
William Gargan, born William Dennis Gargan July 17, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and died February 17, 1979 aged 73 on a flight between New York and San Diego.
He was an American motion picture, television and radio actor. Gargan played character roles in many Hollywood productions, including two appearances as detective Ellery Queen, but was best known for his role as Detective Martin Kane in the 1949-51 radio-television series, Martin Kane, Private Eye, sponsored by U.S. Tobacco. He also appeared as a private detective in the NBC radio show Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator, which ran from 1951 to 1955.
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How old was William Gargan?
William Gargan was born on and passed away on at the age of 73.
Where was William Gargan born?
William Gargan was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has William Gargan been in?
William Gargan has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Rawhide Years (1956), Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949), Dynamite (1949), The Argyle Secrets (1948), Waterfront at Midnight (1948).
What is William Gargan known for?
William Gargan is primarily known as an actor. William Gargan, born William Dennis Gargan July 17, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and died February 17, 1979 aged 73 on a flight between…
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