Actor Walter Slezak in Born to Kill (1947)

Walter Slezak (May 3, 1902 - April 21, 1983) was an Austrian actor and son of famed opera star (Leo Slezak). He was born in Vienna, Austria. He was a medical student and later a bank teller before becoming an actor. Image File history File links WalterSlezak. ... Image File history File links WalterSlezak. ... This 1947 black and white film was the first film noir directed by Robert Wise, who would also directed The Set-Up (1949), The Captive City (1952), and Odds Against Tomorrow (1959). ... May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Leo Slezak, (* August 18, 1873 in Mährisch-Schönberg; † Juni, 1 1946 in Rottach-Egern) was a popular opera singer and actor/comedian. ... This article is about the city and federal state in Austria. ...

A hulking figure at 6'6", Slezak usually played a villain or thug. Slezak's first role was in the Berlin film Sodom and Gomorra (1922). He worked steadily and appeared in over 100 films including Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942), Lifeboat, (1944) The Princess and the Pirate (1944), Sinbad the Sailor (1947), Born to Kill (1947), and Treasure Island (1972). He began his movie career as a thin leading man in many silent films, but because he became heavier as he got older he decided to play character roles when he moved to Hollywood sound films. His autobiography, "What Time's the Next Swan?" was published in 1962. He also appeared on television, twice appearing as "The Clock King" on Batman in 1966. Later in life, apparently despondent over his continuing illnesses, he committed suicide at age 80. He was survived by three children, including daughter Erika, who has risen to fame on the soap opera, One Life to Live, a soap that Walter Slezak appeared on in 1976. This article is about the city in Germany. ... Sodom redirects here. ... This article is about the year. ... Lifeboat is a 1944 World War II movie, directed by Alfred Hitchcock from a story written by John Steinbeck. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Sindbad the Sailor (also spelled Sinbad) is the name of a legendary sailor who has numerous fantastic adventures during his voyages throughout the seas east of Africa and south of Asia. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This 1947 black and white film was the first film noir directed by Robert Wise, who would also directed The Set-Up (1949), The Captive City (1952), and Odds Against Tomorrow (1959). ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Treasure Island. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Batman was the title of an exceptionally popular 1960s TV series based on the comic-book character Batman that aired on ABC TV for 2 1/2 seasons from 12 January 1966 to 14 March 1968. ... Erika Slezak, in a still from the One Life to Live opening sequence. ... soap operas are boring Soap Opera redirects here. ... One Life to Live is a soap opera which has been broadcast on the American ABC television network since July 15, 1968. ...

Awards

He won a Tony Award in 1955 for his role in the Broadway production of "Fanny". What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the street in New York City. ...