Dick Wessel
Actor
Born Apr 20, 1913 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Active 1935–1965
Richard Michael Wessel 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.
Filmography
The Twilight Zone (1959) - CharlieStrangers on a Train (1951) - Bill (uncredited)Rebel Without a Cause (1955) - Aphrodite · Planetarium Guide (uncredited)Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) - Chez Louis Nightclub Patron (uncredited)Harvey (1950) - Mr. Cracker (uncredited)Bonanza (1959) - Big Mike CampbellScarlet Street (1945) - Detective (uncredited)An American in Paris (1951) - Ben Macrow (uncredited)Around the World in 80 Days (1956) - Train Engineer (uncredited)The Roaring Twenties (1939) - Fletcher's Mechanic (uncredited)Fury (1936) - Bodyguard (uncredited)Zorro (1957) - Cpl. Delgado (uncredited)On the Town (1949) - Sailor Kovarsky (uncredited)Father of the Bride (1950) - Moving Man with Chandelier (uncredited)Pocketful of Miracles (1961) - Governor of Florida (uncredited)Perry Mason (1957) - Transfer ManThe Ugly Dachshund (1966) - Eddie - Garbage Man (uncredited)Thieves' Highway (1949) - Cab Driver (uncredited)They Drive by Night (1940) - Driver in Cafe (uncredited)Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) - Grenade Instructor (uncredited)They Died with Their Boots On (1941) - Sgt. Brown (uncredited)Gunsmoke (1955) - Sol DurhamRancho Notorious (1952) - Deputy (uncredited)Gentleman Jim (1942) - Referee (uncredited)