William Tubbs
William Tubbs (May 10, 1907 – January 25, 1953) was an American stage and film actor.[1] He appeared in a number of European films in the years after the Second World War, including several by Roberto Rossellini.
William Tubbs | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1907 |
| Died | January 25, 1953 (aged 45) London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1946–1953 (film) |
Tubbs was a native of Milwaukee. He was an insurance man in Hollywood before he became an actor.[2]
After having a heart ailment for many months, Tubbs died in London on January 25, 1953. At the time of his death he was married to the former Helen McGill, a magazine writer.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Paisan | Captain Bill Martin - the catholic chaplain | (episode V: Appennino Emiliano) |
| 1947 | Fatal Symphony | ||
| 1949 | Private Angelo | Uncredited | |
| 1949 | The Pirates of Capri | Pignatelli | |
| 1950 | Faddija – La legge della vendetta | Pietro | |
| 1950 | L'inafferrabile 12 | Il dirigente della Roma | |
| 1950 | Night Taxi | Mr. William Simon | |
| 1950 | Shadow of the Eagle | Boris | |
| 1951 | The Rival of the Empress | ||
| 1951 | Edward and Caroline | Spencer Borch | |
| 1951 | Three Steps North | Jack Conway | |
| 1951 | A Night of Fame | Antonio | |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis | Anaxander | |
| 1951 | The Cape of Hope | Commodore Rinaldi | |
| 1951 | Cops and Robbers | Mr. Locuzzo, the Tourist | |
| 1952 | One Hundred Little Mothers | Prof. Martino Prosperi | |
| 1952 | The Machine to Kill Bad People | Padre della ragazza americana / American Tourist | |
| 1952 | Europe '51 | Professor Alessandrini | |
| 1952 | The Golden Coach | Aubergiste | |
| 1953 | The Wages of Fear | Bill O'Brien | (final film role) |
References
- Bondanella p.156
- "Actor William Tubbs dies; ill many months". The Morning News. Delaware, Wilmington. Associated Press. January 26, 1953. p. 4. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
Bibliography
- Bondanella, Peter. The Films of Roberto Rossellini. Cambridge University Press, 1993.
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