William Hansen date of birth:
March 2, 1911
How old was William Hansen when died?
64
Where was William Hansen born?
Washington, D.C., U.S.
When did William Hansen die?
June 23, 1975
What is William Hansen nationality?
American
What is William Hansen's occupation?
Actor
Short Biography
Biography by Hal EricksonAll-purpose actor William Hansen first appeared on Broadway in the 1934 production My Heart's in the Highlands. His subsequent stage work included such long-running productions as A Member of the Wedding and Teahouse of the August Moon. He made his film debut in Elia Kazan's Pinky (1949), then forsook movies for the stage for another decade or so. In his last years, William Hansen was seen in brief character parts in films like Fail-Safe (1964), 1776 (1972), and Homebodies (1974), which featured several Broadway veterans.