William Harrigan

William Harrigan (March 27, 1894 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor who played standard roles in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s.

William Harrigan
Still from the film Nix on Dames (1929). At table from left: Robert Ames, Mae Clarke, and Harrigan.
BornMarch 27, 1894
DiedFebruary 1, 1966, aged 71
OccupationActor
Parent(s)

Harrigan's Broadway debut was in Old Lavender (1906).[1] He originated the role of the captain in the Broadway hit Mister Roberts.

Harrigan was the son of actor Edward Harrigan[2] and the grandson of composer David Braham. Harrigan was also the brother-in-law of director/playwright Joshua Logan. He was born in New York City.

Partial filmography

References
  1. "William Harrigan". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  2. Hischak, Thomas S. Enter the Players: New York Stage Actors in the Twentieth Century. Scarecrow Press. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-8108-4761-3. Retrieved September 29, 2020.

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