William Schallert, born in 1922 in Los Angeles, was a character actor whose extensive career spanned over six decades. He is best remembered for his roles in cult classics such as Them! (1954), where he navigates a world threatened by giant ants, and The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), portraying the chilling transformation of a man facing a bizarre fate. Schallert's early training at UCLA and his experiences in theater paved the way for his appearances in genre films like The Man from Planet X (1951) and The Girl In The Kremlin (1957), solidifying his place in the annals of cult cinema.
Mighty Joe Young
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
