William Haade
William Haade was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1937 and 1957. He was born in New York City and died in Los Angeles, California.
Early life and career
Born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, Haade was one of four children born to Bernard Francis Haade and Annie Kelly, one of whom died at the age of one in 1908. Following the death of his birth father in 1909, Haade's mother married William Bittner, resulting in the eventual acquisition of four additional half-siblings.
Haade was a construction boss until he began acting, appearing in Iron Men on Broadway. A technical advisor to Norman Bel Geddes recommended Haade to his boss, who was seeking a fresh face for the play's lead.
Haade was married once, to Anna R. Sincere. They had two sons, William Joseph and Edward John Haade.
Haade died on November 15, 1966.
Selected filmography
Kid Galahad - Chuck McGrawTelephone Operator - HeaverMissing Witnesses - Emmet WhiteThe Invisible Menace - Private FerrisHollywood Stadium Mystery - Tommy Madison - the ChampBulldog Drummond's Peril - Botulian's Driver He Couldn't Say No - Slug, a GangsterThree Comrades - Younger Vogt Man at Wrecked Car Scene My Bill - Piano Mover The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse - Mrs. Updyke's Watchman The Texans - Sergeant Cahill Sing You Sinners - PeteIf I Were King - Guy TabarieDown on the Farm - HefferkampShadows Over Shanghai - Captain MurphyTom Sawyer, Detective - Jupiter DunlapPersons in Hiding - First Mate Pardon Our Nerve - Daniels Union Pacific - Dusky ClaytonUnmarried - Waiter The Gracie Allen Murder Case - Hotel Doorman Night Work - Mr. TurkIsland of Lost Men - HamblyFull Confession - Moore$1,000 a Touchdown - Guard Sabotage - Minor Role Sued for Libel - Cooper, Pomeroy's Chauffeur Kid Nightingale - Rocky SnyderRulers of the Sea - A StokerGeronimo - McNeilReno - George FieldsInvisible Stripes - ShrankThe Earl of Chicago - Crapshooter The Man Who Wouldn't Talk - First American The Grapes of Wrath - Deputy with Shotgun The Saint's Double Trouble - Helm Van Roon aka 'The Dutchman' The Man from Dakota - Union SoldierAdventure in Diamonds - Tattooed American Sailor Millionaire Playboy - Policeman Johnny Apollo - Guard During Break And One Was Beautiful - Prison Guard Bullet Code - Scar AtwoodLillian Russell - SoldierSandy Is a Lady - Truck DriverPrivate Affairs - Strong-Arm Robber Stage to Chino - SlimThey Drive By Night - Driver One Crowded Night - JoeGirl from Avenue A - Second Doorman Brigham Young - Skeptic Flowing Gold - Man Waiting for Job Knute Rockne All American - Worker Cherokee Strip - GrimesNorth West Mounted Police - Armorer Who Killed Aunt Maggie? - Trooper CurtisDr. Kildare's Crisis - Guirk, Man in Fistfight Robin Hood of the Pecos - Captain Jeff MorganThe Round Up - Frane BattlesThe Penalty - VanIn Old Cheyenne - DavidgeMen of Boys Town - Jake, Reform School Guard The People vs. Dr. Kildare - Iron Worker at Mike's Affectionately Yours - MatthewsPirates on Horseback - Henchman Bill WatsonDesert Bandit - LargoMan Hunt - Third Sentry Hurry, Charlie, Hurry - Policeman in Park Kansas Cyclone - Sheriff Ed KingSergeant York - Card Player Accent on Love - Court Attendant Dance Hall - MoonThe Shepherd of the Hills - Bald Knobber Citadel of Crime - TurkUnfinished Business - Drill Sergeant Sailors on Leave - SawyerHonky Tonk - Heckler in Church Married Bachelor - Angry Husband Rise and Shine - ButchYou're in the Army Now - Sergeant ThorpeDon't Get Personal - Burly Man Beach Bully Man from Cheyenne - EdRight to the Heart - MorganTorpedo Boat - Big Sweeney, RiveterHeart of the Rio Grande - Hap CallahanReap the Wild Wind - 'Jubilee' Second Mate To the Shores of Tripoli - Truck Driver Shepherd of the Ozarks - Dudd HittGang Busters - Mike TaboniA Gentleman After Dark - PolicemanYou're Telling Me - Doorman The Spoilers - Deputy Joe Dr. Broadway - Dynamo Juke Girl - WatchmanMaisie Gets Her Man - Bonecrusher Jackass Mail - Red GarganJust Off Broadway - Warehouse WatchmanIceland - Sentry The Navy Comes Through - Pier 7 Guard I Married a Witch - Policeman at Ambulance Heart of the Golden West - Cully Bronson - HenchmanStar Spangled Rhythm - Marine Sergeant Duffy Pittsburgh - JohnnyHow's About It - Attendant Hangmen Also Die! - Mildrad She Has What It Takes - Cop Daredevils of the West - Barton Ward - HenchmanDr. Gillespie's Criminal Case - Butch - Prison Driver Days of Old Cheyenne - Big Bill HarmonAction in the North Atlantic - Loudmouth Saloon Patron Two Tickets to London - Groves Song of Texas - Fred CalvertSalute to the Marines - M.P. Sergeant The Adventures of a Rookie - Army Sergeant on Ship Adventures of the Flying Cadets - Instructor Dangerous Blondes - Pugnacious Man Thank Your Lucky Stars - Finchley the Butler A Scream in the Dark - Gerald MessengerYou're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith - Soldier Minesweeper - Bosun The Dancing Masters - Truck Driver There's Something About a Soldier - Larsky Whistling in Brooklyn - Police Sergeant Sing a Jingle - Announcer Timber Queen - Rawson Buffalo Bill - Barber Seven Days Ashore - Bosun's Mate Slightly Terrific - Olaf The Adventures of Mark Twain - Steam Room Chief Show Business - Stagehand 3 Men in White - Policeman Roger Touhy, Gangster - Carl - Truck Driver Man from Frisco - Brooklyn The Yellow Rose of Texas - BusterBride by Mistake - Guard An American Romance - Passerby at Music Teacher's Home I Won't Play - ChicagoHere Come the Waves - Chief Petty Officer Sheriff of Las Vegas - Dan SedleyBring On the Girls - Chief Petty Officer The Master Key - Abandoned Warehouse Thug Honeymoon Ahead - TriggerPillow to Post - Big Joe - Loolie's Drunken Date The Frozen Ghost - Policeman on Dock I'll Tell the World - Joe Nob Hill - Big Tim, El Dorado Owner Incendiary Blonde - Mug with Cadden Pride of the Marines - Man at Bus Stop Phantom of the Plains - Ace HanlonThe Royal Mounted Rides Again - ArcherDakota - Roughneck in Saloon Fallen Angel - 1st Bus Driver The Stork Club - Army Sergeant Dancing with Judy A Guy Could Change - Hank KraneThe Gentleman Misbehaves - Officer Sentimental Journey - Bus Driver The Well-Groomed Bride - MP Valley of the Zombies - Police Officer 'Tiny'In Old Sacramento - Claim Jumper Renegades - Bert, Gunman My Pal Trigger - DavisGentleman Joe Palooka - Goon Leader The Magnificent Rogue - Cop Affairs of Geraldine - Wayne CooperBringing Up Father - Tillie O'Toole Lady Chaser - Bill ReddingThe Pilgrim Lady - Cab DriverIt Happened in Brooklyn - Police SergeantBuck Privates Come Home - Eustice Blaze of Noon - Man in Speakeasy The Web - Plainclothesman The Trouble with Women - Cap Deep Valley - Guard The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Conductor Down to Earth - SpikeExposed - Iggy BrotyUnconquered - Trapper at Ball Magic Town - Moving Man with Wastebasket Where There's Life - Jimmy O'Brien Big Town After Dark - MarcusUnder Colorado Skies - MarloweThe Inside Story - RockyApril Showers - Mike's Bartender The Emperor Waltz - Guard Officer Shaggy - GonnellLulu Belle - Duke Weaver Tap Roots - Mob Leader Key Largo - Ralph FeeneyFour Faces West - Poker Player #1Michael O'Halloran - Detective BensonNight Has a Thousand Eyes - Gowan For the Love of Mary - Good Sam - Taxi Driver A Song Is Born - Detective from D.A.'s Office Incident - Police Desk Sergeant Strike It Rich - BullThat Wonderful Urge - Herman Last of the Wild Horses - Henchman Rocky RockfordAlaska Patrol - AnorusThe Bribe - Walker Knock on Any Door - Police Sergeant Flamingo Road - Burr Lassen The Doolins of Oklahoma - Emmett Dalton Night Unto Night - Guy Morell, Man in Art Museum The Fountainhead - Worker Any Number Can Play - Frank, a Dealer The Wyoming Bandit - Lonnigan - HenchmanScene of the Crime - Lafe DouqueThe Gal Who Took the West - Lee's Man The Woman on Pier 13 - Worker Being Laid Off Malaya - Ship Captain Ambush - Joe - Guard No Man of Her Own - Policeman Outcast of Black Mesa - DaytonRock Island Trail - Morrow's Henchman Father of the Bride - Policeman The Asphalt Jungle - Bill - Cop Outside Diner Hi-Jacked - Highway Patrol Inspector Trial Without Jury - Kennedy - Truck DriverThe Old Frontier - Henchman PillsTriple Trouble - Arresting Policeman Copper Canyon - Laughing Poker Game Bystander Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle - Robert 'Bubbles' ConwayHunt the Man Down - Bart Three Desperate Men - Bill DevlinA Yank in Korea - Corporal JawolskiOh! Susanna - Trooper RiortyRawhide - Gil Scott Stop That Cab - OnslowSanta Fe - Union Veteran Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas - Henchman Mark BranniganThe Texas Rangers - Guard on Train Leave It to the Marines - Recruiting Sergeant DelaneyThe Sea Hornet - CondorHere Come the Nelsons - Bully Rancho Notorious - Sheriff Sam Bullock And Now Tomorrow Skirts Ahoy! - Bosun's Mate Carson City - Hardrock HaggertyBonzo Goes to College - Tom, Truck Driver Kansas City Confidential - Detective Mullins Come Back, Little Sheba - Interne San Antone - Yankee Sergeant The Blue Gardenia - Patrolman Hopper The Affairs of Dobie Gillis - Police Captain Red River Shore - Link - HenchmanThe Great Diamond Robbery - Mike, the Policeman Jubilee Trail - Jake - Sailor Untamed Heiress - FriendSilver Lode - Searcher at Dolly's Door Toughest Man Alive Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops - Hobo Many Rivers to Cross - The Constable The Road to Denver - Bartender #1 Alfred Hitchcock Presents - StagehandSpoilers of the Forest - Loader She Devil - Police Detective The Tall Stranger - Cattle Thief Revolt in the Big House - Guard