William Tubbs (May 10, 1907 – January 25, 1953) was an American stage and film actor.Bondanella p.156 He appeared in a number of European films in the years after the Second World War, including several by Roberto Rossellini.
Biography Born on May 10, 1907, in Milwaukee, Tubbs was an insurance man in Hollywood before he became an actor.
After having a heart ailment for many months, Tubbs died on January 25, 1953, in London. At the time of his death he was married to the former Helen McGill, a magazine writer.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1946 Paisan Captain Bill Martin - the catholic chaplain (episode V: Appennino Emiliano)1947 Fatal Symphony 1949 Private Angelo Uncredited1949 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)
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Bibliography Bondanella, Peter. The Films of Roberto Rossellini. Cambridge University Press, 1993.
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