William Tubbs

William Tubbs
Born(1907-05-10)May 10, 1907
DiedJanuary 25, 1953(1953-01-25) (aged 45)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1946–1953 (film)

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.

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

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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

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  1. ^ Bondanella p.156
  2. ^ a b "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

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  • Bondanella, Peter. The Films of Roberto Rossellini. Cambridge University Press, 1993.
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