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Whit Bissell

1909–1996 · Actor

Biography

Whit Bissell (born Whitner Nutting Bissell) was an American character actor. His career in film and television spanned the years 1940 to 1984.

Notable Noir Roles

Somewhere in the Night

1946Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz · John (uncredited)

George Taylor returns from WWII with amnesia. Back home in Los Angeles, while trying to track down his old identity, he stumbles onto a three year old murder case and a hunt for a missing $2 million.

A Double Life

1947Dir. George Cukor · Dr. Stauffer

A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.

Canon City

1948Dir. Crane Wilbur · Heilman

Prisoners battle each other -- and the police -- when they escape the Colorado State Penitentiary.

Raw Deal

1948Dir. Anthony Mann · Murderer

Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for his accomplice Rick, a sadistic mobster who owes him $50,000 from the job they pulled. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, assuming tha…

Full Noir Filmography

7 films · 1946–1958