Dooley Wilson
Acting
Born: April 3, 1894
Tyler, Texas, USA
Biography
Arthur "Dooley" Wilson was an American actor, singer and musician who is best remembered as Sam in the 1942 film, Casablanca; in the film, he also performed its theme song, "As Time Goes By". Wilson was a drummer and singer who led his own band in the 1920s, touring nightclubs in London and Paris. In the 1930s he took up acting, playing supporting roles onstage on Broadway and in a series of modest films.
Also Known As
- Arthur Wilson
Known For
Casablanca
January 15, 1943
Knock on Any Door
February 22, 1949
No Man of Her Own
February 21, 1950
Stormy Weather
July 21, 1943
Come to the Stable
July 27, 1949
My Favorite Blonde
April 02, 1942
Take a Letter, Darling
May 06, 1942
Higher and Higher
December 31, 1943
Father Is a Bachelor
February 22, 1950
Tell It to the Judge
November 18, 1949
Cairo
August 17, 1942
Passage West
October 01, 1951