William Benedict

Biography

William Benedict was born on April 16, 1917, in Haskell, Oklahoma, and began his acting career after school theatricals led him to Hollywood. He launched his career with the 1935 film $10 Raise, followed by roles in various juvenile films and series, including The Bowery Boys, where he played "Whitey" from 1946 until the end of 1951. Benedict's career spanned multiple decades, with notable appearances in My Little Chickadee and The Ox-Bow Incident.