Dick Wessel

Dick Wessel
Dick Wessel
	Wessel in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946)
Born	Richard Michael Wessel[citation needed]; April 20, 1913; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	April 20, 1965 (aged 52); Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1935–1965

Richard Michael Wessel (April 20, 1913 – April 20, 1965)^[1] was an American film actor who appeared in more than 270 films between 1935 and 1966. He is best remembered for his only leading role, a chilling portrayal of strangler Harry "Cueball" Lake in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946), and for his appearances as comic villains opposite The Three Stooges.

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Dick Wessel
Wessel in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946)
Born	Richard Michael Wessel^{[citation needed]} (1913-04-20)April 20, 1913 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	April 20, 1965(1965-04-20) (aged 52) Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1935–1965