- 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 Americantelevision ,motion picture and stageactor , 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 directorBilly 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 nationaltouring 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 inNewton, New Jersey .External links
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