Billy De Wolfe (February 18, 1907 – March 5, 1974) was an American character actor. He was active in films from the mid-1940s until his death in 1974.
Life
Born William Andrew Jones in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, DeWolfe was the son of a Welshbookbinder who encouraged him to become a Baptist minister. Instead, "Billy" developed an interest in the theatre. He found work as an usher before becoming a dancer with the Jimmy O'Connor Band. It was at this point that he changed his last name to De Wolfe, which was the last name of the manager of the Massachusetts theatre where he worked. He went on to tour Europe with a dance team, appearing in a London revue called "Revels in Rhythm" and "danced before royalty on nine continents." At some point during World War II, he served in the United States Navy until he was discharged for "medical" reasons in 1944.
He signed with Paramount Pictures in 1943 and became a reliable comedian. His pencil-mustached and often pompous character contrasted humorously with the films' romantic leads. His best-known role of his Paramount tenure is probably the ham actor turned silent-movie villain in the 1947 fictionalizedPearl White biography The Perils of Pauline. De Wolfe became known for his portrayal of fussy, petty men ("Never touch!," he would say imperiously whenever someone accosted him physically). A New York Times review of his 1948 film Isn't It Romantic? strongly criticized the way the other actors' material limited their performances, contrasting their performances with his: "But Mr. De Wolfe is nothing daunted. He rips up the place with great delight. The material is at his mercy. Likewise the scenery. And he chews it to bits."
Funny Man Billy DeWolfe stepping out of character on Good Morning World.
He is one of my favorite entertainers!!!!
published: 16 Feb 2017
Ban Roll On with Billy DeWolfe
When I think way back (to the 1960s), sometimes old ladies with mustaches would really want to kiss you!! And then when they did kiss you, the rule was to always wait until they walked away before you could wipe it off.
If a middle-aged guy with a mustache dressed like an old lady was trying to kiss me, I'd think that Ban Roll-on would come in handy?? It could help me stay dry and odor-free as I was stickin' and movin'...
published: 14 Jul 2009
Retro Ban Deodorant Commercial 60s Billy De Wolfe
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The Tonight Show — November 23, 1972
Guests: Billy De Wolfe, Gunilla Knutson, Jerzy Kosinski, Pippin, Ben Vereen
published: 10 Aug 2024
Visiting Actor Billy De Wolfe
In this video I am at Mount Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy Massachusetts to visit with character actor Billy De Wolfe
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published: 13 Dec 2023
Billy De Wolfe photos
American actor and comedian (1907-1974) Some of the movies he played in were Dixie 1943, Dear Ruth 1947, Tea for Two 1950, and Call Me Madam 1953.
published: 12 Mar 2024
Billy De Wolfe, Doris Day, Patrice Wymore - Tè Per Due, 1950
published: 01 Apr 2025
Hermione Gingold and Billy De Wolfe: "Winter in Palm Springs" (1955)
Betty Hutton and Billy De Wolfe share a fun moment in the 1947 biopic of Pearl White.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039698/
Though not quite the masterpiece Singin' in the Rain is, this lesser known musical similarly deals with early filmmaking and its initial struggles. The film is available on dvd.
When I think way back (to the 1960s), sometimes old ladies with mustaches would really want to kiss you!! And then when they did kiss you, the rule was to alwa...
When I think way back (to the 1960s), sometimes old ladies with mustaches would really want to kiss you!! And then when they did kiss you, the rule was to always wait until they walked away before you could wipe it off.
If a middle-aged guy with a mustache dressed like an old lady was trying to kiss me, I'd think that Ban Roll-on would come in handy?? It could help me stay dry and odor-free as I was stickin' and movin'...
When I think way back (to the 1960s), sometimes old ladies with mustaches would really want to kiss you!! And then when they did kiss you, the rule was to always wait until they walked away before you could wipe it off.
If a middle-aged guy with a mustache dressed like an old lady was trying to kiss me, I'd think that Ban Roll-on would come in handy?? It could help me stay dry and odor-free as I was stickin' and movin'...
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In this video I am at Mount Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy Massachusetts to visit with character actor Billy De Wolfe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_De_Wolf...
In this video I am at Mount Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy Massachusetts to visit with character actor Billy De Wolfe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_De_Wolfe
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In this video I am at Mount Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy Massachusetts to visit with character actor Billy De Wolfe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_De_Wolfe
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Released in Sept. 1955 on CORAL 45 rpm single, #Q72100
Reissued on the 1957 CORAL LP, "Fun Time", CRL 57072 (MG 4826)
Tech data: mastered with AVA triple filte...
Betty Hutton and Billy De Wolfe share a fun moment in the 1947 biopic of Pearl White.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039698/
Though not quite the masterpie...
Betty Hutton and Billy De Wolfe share a fun moment in the 1947 biopic of Pearl White.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039698/
Though not quite the masterpiece Singin' in the Rain is, this lesser known musical similarly deals with early filmmaking and its initial struggles. The film is available on dvd.
Betty Hutton and Billy De Wolfe share a fun moment in the 1947 biopic of Pearl White.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039698/
Though not quite the masterpiece Singin' in the Rain is, this lesser known musical similarly deals with early filmmaking and its initial struggles. The film is available on dvd.
When I think way back (to the 1960s), sometimes old ladies with mustaches would really want to kiss you!! And then when they did kiss you, the rule was to always wait until they walked away before you could wipe it off.
If a middle-aged guy with a mustache dressed like an old lady was trying to kiss me, I'd think that Ban Roll-on would come in handy?? It could help me stay dry and odor-free as I was stickin' and movin'...
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In this video I am at Mount Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy Massachusetts to visit with character actor Billy De Wolfe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_De_Wolfe
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Betty Hutton and Billy De Wolfe share a fun moment in the 1947 biopic of Pearl White.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039698/
Though not quite the masterpiece Singin' in the Rain is, this lesser known musical similarly deals with early filmmaking and its initial struggles. The film is available on dvd.
Billy De Wolfe (February 18, 1907 – March 5, 1974) was an American character actor. He was active in films from the mid-1940s until his death in 1974.
Life
Born William Andrew Jones in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, DeWolfe was the son of a Welshbookbinder who encouraged him to become a Baptist minister. Instead, "Billy" developed an interest in the theatre. He found work as an usher before becoming a dancer with the Jimmy O'Connor Band. It was at this point that he changed his last name to De Wolfe, which was the last name of the manager of the Massachusetts theatre where he worked. He went on to tour Europe with a dance team, appearing in a London revue called "Revels in Rhythm" and "danced before royalty on nine continents." At some point during World War II, he served in the United States Navy until he was discharged for "medical" reasons in 1944.
He signed with Paramount Pictures in 1943 and became a reliable comedian. His pencil-mustached and often pompous character contrasted humorously with the films' romantic leads. His best-known role of his Paramount tenure is probably the ham actor turned silent-movie villain in the 1947 fictionalizedPearl White biography The Perils of Pauline. De Wolfe became known for his portrayal of fussy, petty men ("Never touch!," he would say imperiously whenever someone accosted him physically). A New York Times review of his 1948 film Isn't It Romantic? strongly criticized the way the other actors' material limited their performances, contrasting their performances with his: "But Mr. De Wolfe is nothing daunted. He rips up the place with great delight. The material is at his mercy. Likewise the scenery. And he chews it to bits."