Bernard Punsley, also known as Bernard Punsly (July 11, 1923–January 20, 2004), was an American actor who left show business to become a physician. He was born in New York City. July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Show business is a vernacular term for the business of entertainment. ... Physician examining a child A physician is a person who practices medicine. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World[1], Gotham Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 1,214. ...

Punsley auditioned for a part in the play Dead End in 1937 because he though it might be fun. The success of the play led to a series of film appearances for the cast, including Punsley. The first film of the "Dead End Kids" (or Bowery Boys) series was Dead End, also produced in 1937. Punsley played the parts of "Milt" and later "Ape." He appeared on the silver screen with actors such as Ronald Reagan, James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, John Garfield, and Humphrey Bogart. For the musical group, see Cul de Sac (group). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed. ... The Dead End Kids were five young actors and one ex-plumbers assistant, from New York who appeared in Sidney Kingsleys play Dead End in 1935 on Broadway. ... Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). ... James Cagney was part of the Legends of Hollywood USPS stamp series. ... James Cagney (center) and OBrien (right) in Angels with Dirty Faces Pat OBrien (November 11, 1899 – October 15, 1983) was an American movie actor with over 100 screen credits. ... John Garfield John Garfield (born March 4, 1913 in New York City; died May 21, 1952 in New York City) was an American actor. ... Humphrey DeForest Bogart (25 December 1899 – January 14, 1957), an American actor of legendary fame. ...

He continued with similar film parts until he joined the army. Even as an actor, he was known to read medical books in his spare time. After receiving medical training in the army, Punsley entered the Medical College of the University of Georgia, subsequently obtaining his medical degree. He returned to the west to set up a medical practice in Torrance, California, never returning to show business. He became chief of staff in the South Bay Hospital in Redondo Beach, California. He was married to Lynne and had one child. The University of Georgia, is located approximately 70 miles north-east of Atlanta in Athens, Georgia and is the largest institution of higher learning and research in the State of Georgia. ... The Medicinæ Doctor or Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or D.M.) is a doctorate level degree held by medical doctors. ... Official website: http://www. ... Redondo Beach is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ...

When Huntz Hall died in 1999, Punsley became the last suriviving cast member of the Dead End Kids. Henry Huntz Hall, (August 15, 1919 - January 30, 1999) was a radio, theatrical and motion picture performer perhaps best known for his portrayal of the Dead End Kids in movies such as Angels with Dirty Faces (1938). ...

He died of cancer in Torrance. When normal cells are damaged beyond repair, they are eliminated by apoptosis. ...

Partial filmography

• Dead End (1937)
• Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)
• Hell's Kitchen (1939)
• They Made Me a Criminal (1939)
• Tough as They Come (1940)
• Junior G-Men (1942)
• Mug Town (1943)

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External links

• Bernard Punsley at the Internet Movie Database