William Pierson

William Pierson

Infobox actor
name = William Pierson
birthdate = birth date|1926|7|17|mf=y
birthplace = Brooklyn, New York, United States
deathdate = death date and age|2004|8|27|1926|7|17|mf=y
deathplace = Newton, New Jersey, United States

William Pierson (July 17,1926 – August 27, 2004) was an American television, motion picture and stage actor, best known for his raspy voice and his role as Marko the Mailman in the film "Stalag 17".

Biographical Sketch

Pierson, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York originally played the role of Marko in the original Broadway production of "Stalag 17", and was tapped by director Billy Wilder for the role in the 1953 motion picture production.

Other Broadway appearances included in "High Button Shoes", "Make Mine Manhattan", "Reuben, Reuben", and in a national touring company of "The Odd Couple".

Pierson also appeared in several television programs during the 1950s and 1960s, including "Studio One" and "Kraft Theatre", and had a recurring role as Dean Travers on "Three's Company".

He died from respiratory failure in Newton, New Jersey.

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