Shows · William Duell
Darwin William Duell (born George William Duell; August 30, 1923 – December 22, 2011) was an American actor and singer. He was known for his roles as Andrew McNair in the musical 1776, Jim Sefelt in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Johnny the Shoe Shine Guy in the 1982 crime comedy series Police Squad!. Described as a short, odd-looking character actor with a Shakespearean background, he had many minor roles in plays, films and TV series. His last work was a cameo in the 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
On stage 12 productions, 46 years
| 1954 | The Threepenny Opera Theatre de Lys · Original · directed by Carmen Capalbo | 95 perf. |
| 1963 | The Ballad of the Sad Cafe Martin Beck Theatre · Original · directed by Alan Schneider | 123 perf. |
| 1967 | Illya Darling Mark Hellinger Theatre · Original · directed by Onna White | 320 perf. |
| 1976 | Kings Alvin Theatre · Original | 4 perf. |
| 1976 | The Threepenny Opera Vivian Beaumont Theater · Revival · directed by Richard Foreman | 307 perf. |
| 1978 | Stages Belasco Theatre · Original · directed by Richard Foreman | 1 perf. |
| 1978 | The Inspector General Circle In The Square Theatre · Revival · directed by Liviu Ciulei | 69 perf. |
| 1985 | The Marriage of Figaro Circle In The Square Theatre · Revival · directed by Andrei Serban | 77 perf. |
| 1988 | Our Town Lyceum Theatre · Revival · directed by Gregory Mosher | 136 perf. |
| 1996 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum St James Theatre · Revival · directed by Jerry Zaks | 715 perf. |
| 1997 | 1776 Theatre unknown · Revival | 333 perf. |
| 2000 | The Man Who Came to Dinner American Airlines Theatre · Revival · directed by Jerry Zaks | 85 perf. |
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Worked with more than once11 names
| Tom Aldredge | 2 productions |
| Ryan Shively | 2 productions |
| Roy Brocksmith | 2 productions |
| Ralph Drischell | 2 productions |
| Philip Bosco | 2 productions |
| Nathan Lane | 2 productions |
| Max Wright | 2 productions |
| Lewis J. Stadlen | 2 productions |
| Gretel Cummings | 2 productions |
| Caroline Kava | 2 productions |
| Brenda Currin | 2 productions |
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In the literature5 passages
- Cast: Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ernie Sabella, William Duell, Mary Testa, Jessica Boevers, Cris Groenendaal, Jim Stanek, Leigh ZimmermanBroadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell
- Graham Brown (Tiresias), E. Allan Stevens (Creon), Carol Mayo Jenkins (Jocasta), William Duell (Corinthian), Ed Preble (Herdsman), Lisa Casko (Antigone), Samantha Gold (Ismene), Chorus: Suzi Sfreddo, Cynthia Riffle, Kelly Taylor II. "Medea"-Choreographed by Norman Walker; Music, Alban Berg. CAST: Emily Frankel (Medea), David Anderson (Jas…Theatre World, 1976-77 Season, v. 33 (Willis)
- Pyotr Ivanovich Dobchinsky...............+.-. Bill McIntyre Pyotr Ivanovich Bobchinsky ................--. William DuellTheatre World, 1978-79, v. 35 (Willis)
- Quinn), Leora Dana (Trilbe Costello), William Duell (Ingram), Margaret Barker (Mother/Mrs. Butcher) A comedy in three acts. The action takes place in Ireland just before Christmas. (No photos available)Theatre World, 1979-80 Season, v. 36 (Willis)
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