William Duell

William Duell
Born
George William Duell[1]

(1923-08-30)August 30, 1923
DiedDecember 22, 2011(2011-12-22) (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Other namesDarwin William Duell
(name legally changed during childhood)[1]
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • Singer
  • TV actor
  • Stage actor
Years active1961–2003
Spouse
Mary Barto
(m. 2004)

Darwin William Duell (born George William Duell; August 30, 1923 – December 22, 2011) 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 on 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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