William Marshall (actor)
American actor, director, and opera singer (1924–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the actor born in 1917, see William Marshall (bandleader).
William Horace Marshall (August 19, 1924 – June 11, 2003) was an American actor, director and opera singer. He played the title role in the 1972 blaxploitation classic Blacula and its sequel Scream Blacula Scream (1973), and appeared as the King of Cartoons on the 1980s television show Pee-wee's Playhouse and as Dr. Richard Daystrom on the Star Trek television series. He was 6‘5” (1.96 m) tall and was known for his bass voice.[1]
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William Marshall | |
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Born | William Horace Marshall (1924-08-19)August 19, 1924 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | June 11, 2003(2003-06-11) (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1944–1996 |
Children | 4 |
Awards | Emmy Award (1974) |
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