Bendix: Save a buck or two and keep on acting. That's all there is to it.
Co-starred with Robert Mitchum in 1948's The Big Steal. Production on this film was held up while Mitchum did jail time for marijuana possession.
Lucille Ball, in a rare dramatic role, was menaced by Bendix in 1946's The Dark Corner.
Bendix's catchphrase on Life of Riley was "What a revoltin' development!"
Bendix is buried in the San Fernando Mission Cemetary.
Bendix gave a chilling performance as real life gangster Wally Legenza on an episode of The Untouchables entitled The Tri-State Gang.
Bendix's final TV appearance was on an episode of Burke's Law.
Bendix played Babe Ruth in 1948's The Babe Ruth Story.
Bendix was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1942 for his performance in Wake Island.
Bendix was born in midtown Manhattan not Brooklyn as studio publicists would later claim.
Bendix was a batboy for the New York Yankees and New York Giants baseball teams during his younger days.
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