Walter Chrysler Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Walter Woolf King (2 November 1899 – 24 October 1984) was an American film, television and stage actor and singer.Born in San Francisco, California, King started singing for a living at a young age and performed mostly in churches. He made his Broadway debut in 1919, and became a well-known baritone in operettas and musical comedies. King billed himself as Walter Woolf and Walter King early in his career, eventually settling on a combination of all three names, Walter Woolf King, in the mid-1930s.King began his film career in musicals but quickly moved into supporting roles. He is probably best remembered today for his villainous roles in two films starring the Marx Brothers, A Night At The Opera and Go West. He also appeared on radio and later became an actors agent. He made numerous appearances in bit parts and supporting roles in television and films throughout the 1950s and '60s. His final appearance was in the 1977 TV movie One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story.King died in Beverly Hills, California in 1984.
Full Name
Walter Chrysler
Net Worth
$600,000
Date Of Birth
November 2, 1899
Died
August 18, 1940, Kings Point, New York, United States
Walter's two children Barbara Jean and Walter Woolf King Jr. moved from California to New York where they lead fruitful lives.
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Once sued Warner Brothers for breach of contract after dismissing King following his very first picture which failed at the box office. The Studio claimed his singing voice was unsuitable for sound. An out-of-court settlement was reached in his favor.
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Retired from full-time acting to become an agent but left the profession after ten years when he developed an ulcer.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
I Dream of Jeannie
1965
TV Series
Minister
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1965
TV Series
Hansen
O.K. Crackerby!
1965
TV Series
Mr. Henry Stokes
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1965
TV Series
Frank Busch
The Wild Wild West
1965
TV Series
Col. Kelly Shear
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1965
TV Series
1st VIP
Della
1964
Sam Jordon
The Munsters
1964
TV Series
Mr. Hadley / George Washington
Where Love Has Gone
1964
Bank Board Member (uncredited)
Wagon Train
1958-1964
TV Series
Dr. Everest / Major Clinton
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1963-1964
TV Series
The Judge / The Executive / Senator Hayes
The Fugitive
1964
TV Series
Judge Parker
The Eleventh Hour
1964
TV Series
Judge
The Raiders
1963
Colonel DeKoenig (uncredited)
The Householder
1963
Professor (as Walter King)
Arrest and Trial
1963
TV Series
President of the Court Martial
Hazel
1962
TV Series
Judge Farley
Shannon
1961
TV Series
Shelby Barnes
The Outsider
1961
Civilian (uncredited)
Surfside 6
1961
TV Series
Ralph Owens
Markham
1960
TV Series
D.A. Jason Boon
The Loretta Young Show
1960
TV Series
J.C. Walters
Overland Trail
1960
TV Series
Mayor Caldwell
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1959
TV Series
Tucson Politician
Hong Kong Confidential
1958
CIA Chief (uncredited)
Kathy O'
1958
Donald C. Faber
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
1958
TV Series
George Swissholm
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955-1958
TV Series
Mob Boss / Dr. Pritchard -Card Player
General Electric Theater
1955-1957
TV Series
Harrison Fitch / Dr. Hallem
The Helen Morgan Story
1957
Florenz Ziegfeld
The Joker Is Wild
1957
Mr. Page (uncredited)
An Affair to Remember
1957
Doctor in Hospital (uncredited)
The Millionaire
1957
TV Series
Walton
Telephone Time
1957
TV Series
Mr. Adams and Eve
1957
TV Series
Warner Rogers
The People's Choice
1957
TV Series
the Doctor / Kline
Three Brave Men
1956
Admiral Mason (uncredited)
The Ten Commandments
1956
Herald (uncredited)
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1952-1956
TV Series
The Doorman / Mr. Fletcher / Mr. Trent / ...
TV Reader's Digest
1956
TV Series
Harris
It's a Great Life
1956
TV Series
Gene Walker
Make Room for Daddy
1956
TV Series
Drama Teacher
Fury
1956
TV Series
Jack Kingsley
My Friend Flicka
1956
TV Series
Dan Foster
The Bottom of the Bottle
1956
Grant
Francis in the Navy
1955
Jensen (uncredited)
December Bride
1954
TV Series
Affair with a Stranger
1953
Harry Casino (uncredited)
City That Never Sleeps
1953
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
The Amos 'n Andy Show
1953
TV Series
Mr. Wentworth
Call Me Madam
1953
Secretary of State (uncredited)
My Little Margie
1953
TV Series
Van Moss
Tonight We Sing
1953
Gritti
Taxi
1953
Business Man
City Detective
1953
TV Series
Marsh
Stars and Stripes Forever
1952
President's Aide (uncredited)
The Red Skelton Hour
1952
TV Series
Dentist-Dental Skit / US Navy Captain-Shore Leave Skit
Racket Squad
1951-1952
TV Series
Tony
Lux Video Theatre
1951
TV Series
Cornelius
Lights, Camera, Action!
1950
TV Series
Host (1950)
Yanks Ahoy
1943
Capt. Gillis
Between Us Girls
1942
King - an actor
Smart Alecks
1942
Dr. Ormsby
A Yank in Libya
1942
Mike Malone
Today I Hang
1942
Jim O'Brien
Melody for Three
1941
Antoine Pirelle
Go West
1940
John Beecher
Balalaika
1939
Capt. Michael Sibirsky
The House of Fear
1939
Carleton
Big Town Czar
1939
Paul Burgess
Society Smugglers
1939
Roy Allen Massey
Swiss Miss
1938
Victor Albert
Walking Down Broadway
1938
Jeff Hoffman
Call It a Day
1937
Paul Francis
A Night at the Opera
1935
Lassparri (as Walter King)
Spring Tonic
1935
José
Ginger
1935
Daniel Parker (as Walter King)
The Spirit of 1976
1935
Short
One More Spring
1935
Morris Rosenberg (as Walter King)
The Lottery Lover
1935
Prince Midanoff
Embarrassing Moments
1934
Paul
Girl Without a Room
1933
Arthur Copeland (as Walter Woolf)
Golden Dawn
1930
Tom Allen (as Walter Woolf)
One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story
1977
TV Movie
Antoine
The Rookies
1972
TV Series
Abe Douglas
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1970-1971
TV Series
Hugh Benedict / Dr. Seaton
Airport
1970
Cindy's Father (uncredited)
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers
1969
TV Series
1st Judge
The Beverly Hillbillies
1965-1969
TV Series
Parnell / George Engel
It Takes a Thief
1968
TV Series
Curator
The Invaders
1967
TV Series
Head Alien
Rosie!
1967
Judge
We'll Take Manhattan
1967
TV Movie
Harrison Conroy (as Walter Wolf King)
The Road West
1967
TV Series
Mayor Padgett
Green Acres
1967
TV Series
Father
The Big Valley
1965-1966
TV Series
Judge
I Spy
1966
TV Series
Perkins
The Virginian
1963-1966
TV Series
Judge / Judge Winters / Judge Plant / ...
Laredo
1966
TV Series
Doctor
Batman
1966
TV Series
Theater Manager
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Balalaika
1939
performer: "At the Balalaika"
Swiss Miss
1938
performer: "Yo-Ho-Dee-O-Lay-Hee" 1938, "The Cricket Song" 1938, "I Can't Get Over the Alps" 1938 - uncredited
A Night at the Opera
1935
performer: "Il Trovatore: Di quella pira" 1853 - uncredited
Golden Dawn
1930
performer: "Dawn" 1925, "My Heart's Love Call" 1930 - uncredited