Ralph Bellamy

Bellamy has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6542 Hollywood Boulevard. On television he played Chester Riley in "The Life of Riley." Bendix died in Los Angeles of pneumonia. He died as a result of a lung ailment in Santa Monica, California. Probably his best-known role was as Sir Sagramore opposite Bing Crosby in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949), in which he took part in the famous trio, "Busy Doing Nothing". He continued working regularly and gave his final performance in Pretty Woman ( 1990). He played in supporting roles in dozens of Hollywood films, usually as a soldier, gangster or detective. In 1984 he was presented with a Life Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild, and in 1987 received an Honorary Academy Award "for his unique artistry and his distinguished service to the profession of acting.". Bendix was born in New York City, and made his film debut in 1942, having worked as a grocer until the Great Depression.

An Emmy Award nomination for the mini-series The Winds of War (1983), and a role as a conniving billionaire alongside Don Ameche in Trading Places (also 1983) brought him back into the limelight. William Bendix (January 14, 1906 - December 14, 1964) was an American film actor. He appeared in Sunrise at Campobello (1960) and Rosemary's Baby (1968) before turning to television during the seventies. Highly regarded within the industry, he served four years as President of Actor's Equity. He played detective Ellery Queen in a few films during the forties, but as his film career had not progressed, he returned to the stage, where he continued to perform throughout the fifties.

He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Awful Truth (1937) and played a similar role in His Girl Friday (1940). In 1931 he made his film debut and worked constantly throughout the thirties, establishing himself as a capable supporting actor. He began his acting career on stage, and by 1927 owned his own theatre company. Bellamy was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Ralph Bellamy (June 17, 1904 - November 29, 1991) was an American actor.