Wayne Mallory
Wayne Mallory | |
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 Mallory (left) with Ralph Sanford in Death Valley Days, 1955 | |
| Born | Wayne Wiley Moseley October 13, 1924 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 2020 (aged 95) Newbury Park, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Relatives | Guy Madison (brother) Gail Russell (sister-in-law) |
Wayne Wiley Moseley (October 13, 1924 – October 11, 2020) was an American film and television actor.[1] He was known for playing the recurring role of Deputy Louie in the third season of the American western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
Life and career
Mallory was born in Bakersfield, California, the son of Benjamin Moseley and Mary Jane.[2] He was the brother of Guy Madison, an actor.[3][4] He served in the armed forces during World War II.[5] He began his screen career in 1951, with an uncredited role in the short film Deal Me In. In the same year, he appeared in the film When Worlds Collide, and made his television debut in the syndicated western television series The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.[6]
Later in his career, Mallory guest-starred in television programs including Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, Bat Masterson, Tombstone Territory, Sea Hunt and Death Valley Days, and played the recurring role of Deputy Louie in the third season of the ABC western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. He also appeared in films such as Reprisal! (as Tom Shipley),[7] The Storm Rider, Kid Monk Baroni, Here Come the Marines and What Price Glory.[8]
Mallory retired from acting in 1963, last appearing in the CBS anthology television series The Twilight Zone.[9][10]
Death
Mallory died on October 11, 2020, in Newbury Park, California, at the age of 95.[11]
References
- ^ "Stars Attend". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. January 31, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Moseley, Mary Jane". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. June 14, 1993. p. 18. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Guy Mitchell-Bob Hope Comedy Skit For Queen". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Lancaster, Ohio. November 11, 1954. p. 6. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kalil, Dorothy (March 23, 1956). "Recipe For Filming A Movie: First, Move One Tree…". Arizona Daily Star. Tucson, Arizona. p. 20. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wayne Wiley Moseley". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Wayne Mallory List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 524 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Hollywood Crew Shoots Scenes At Local Air Base". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. August 15, 1954. p. 36. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Presnell, Don; McGee, Marty (September 2008). A Critical History of Television’s The Twilight Zone, 1959-1964. McFarland. ISBN 9780786438860 – via Google Books.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (November 2015). The Twilight Zone FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Fifth Dimension and Beyond. Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 367. ISBN 9781495046100 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Wayne Wiley Moseley". Legacy. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Legacy.com.