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William Haade

1903–1966 · Actor

Biography

Muscular American character actor of Dutch extraction. Tended to play bullies and assorted western heavies. Best remembered as the alcoholic prizefighter (managed by Humphrey Bogart) who is punched out by Wayne Morris in the finale to 'Kid Galahad' (1937).

Notable Noir Roles

Exposed

1947Dir. George Blair · Iggy Broty

A private eye and her sidekick solve the case of a dead client.

Big Town After Dark

1947Dir. William C. Thomas · Marcus

A crusading newspaper reporter battles big-city gambling interests.

Key Largo

1948Dir. John Huston · Ralph Feeney

A hurricane swells outside, but it's nothing compared to the storm within the hotel at Key Largo. There, sadistic mobster Johnny Rocco holes up - and holds at gunpoint hotel owner James Temple, his wi…

Full Noir Filmography

3 films · 1947–1948