Walter Slezak
Walter Slezak (3 May 1902 – 21 April 1983) was a portly Austrian character actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films. Slezak often portrayed villains or thugs, most notably the German U-boat captain in Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 Lifeboat, but occasionally he got to play lighter roles, as in 1962's The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm. He also played a cheerfully corrupt and philosophical private detective in the 1947 film noir Born to Kill and appeared as Squire Trelawney in the 1972 version of Treasure Island.
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Who is Walter Slezak?+
Walter Slezak was an Austrian-born performer who transitioned from a German silent film matinee idol to a reliable character actor in the Hollywood studio system.
What is Walter Slezak known for?+
He is recognized for his villainous performance in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat and his versatile character work in films like Born to Kill, The Pirate, and Treasure Island.
What kind of work does Walter Slezak do?+
His filmography spans film noir, war dramas, and lighthearted musicals throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
