Bendix earned a salary of $50,000 per movie in the 1940s and 1950s.
William Bendix was a Movie Actor born in New York City in 1906. He was best known for his roles in The Life of Riley and The Babe Ruth Story, and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in Wake Island. During the 1940s and 1950s, Bendix earned a salary of $50,000 per movie, and had a net worth of $7 Million at the time of his death.
William Bendix is a member of Movie Actor
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
About
He starred in The Life of Riley and The Babe Ruth Story. A few years later, he received an Academy Award nomination for his film, Wake Island.
Before Fame
He was the owner of a grocery business that collapsed during the Great Depression.
Trivia
It was not until age 30 that he began his acting career.
Family Life
He remained married to Theresa Stefanotti, whom he wed in 1927, until his death in 1964.
Associated With
He became famous for starring in the 1948 baseball biography, The Babe Ruth Story, along with co-star Claire Trevor.
