Nationality: American
Birthdate: 01/04/1906
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Death Date: 12/14/1964
Burly supporting player with a broken nose and a raucous charm, sometimes as brutal killers but more often seen as a likable tough guy. A former minor league baseball player, Bendix landed one of his few leading roles in "The Babe Ruth Story" (1948). He was also memorable as Chester A. Riley in the radio and TV series, as well as the 1948 film version of, "The Life of Riley".
First film appearance in a Vitagraph production aged 5
Became member of New York Theater Guild
1939
Broadway debut in "The Time of Your Life"
1942
Hollywood debut in "The Brooklyn Orchid"
