Art Balinger
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Arthur "Art" Balinger (February 1, 1915 – June 10, 2011) was an American actor known for television roles throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He was cast in numerous productions created by Jack Webb and his production company Mark VII Limited.
Balinger was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. He began his career as a radio announcer, before transitioning to television as an actor. His credits included Dragnet and Emergency!.
He largely retired from television after the 1970s. One of his last memorable parts, in film, was that of the dedication ceremony announcer in the 1974 blockbuster hit The Towering Inferno.
Art Balinger died in Portland, Oregon at the age of 96.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 3.984 |
Birthday | 1915-02-01 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Also Known As | Arthur Brent Balinger, Arthur B. Balinger, Arthur Balinger, Arthur Ballinger, Art Ballinger, Arthur Bent Balinger, |
1978
The Swarm
4.9/163
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The Swarm
1978
Confessions of the D.A. Man
0/0
A dangerous campus radical may go free if the District Attorney's office can't locate any witnesses for the prosecution.
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Confessions of the D.A. Man
1972
Emergency!
8/1
The pilot movie to the hit series about Los Angeles paramedics and their interaction with the fire department and hospital system.
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Emergency!
1974
The Towering Inferno
7.013/908
At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
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The Towering Inferno
1955
24 Hour Alert
6/1
This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of getting along with civilian neighbors. The story invol...
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24 Hour Alert
1956
Time Table
5.8/18
An insurance detective encounters numerous surprises when he is assigned to investigate a meticulously-planned train robbery in Arizona.
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