William Demarest, born in 1892, was a character actor whose career spanned several decades, beginning in the silent film era. He is known for his roles in Behind the Eight Ball (1942) and Twenty Plus Two (1961), where his crusty yet endearing demeanor shines through. Demarest's background in vaudeville and Broadway informed his performances, bringing a distinct charm to the cult films of his time. His collaborations with notable directors and his presence in the grindhouse genre make his contributions to cinema particularly noteworthy.
Twenty Plus Two
A famous movie star's fan club secretary has been brutally murdered. She has in her office old newspaper clippings regarding a missing heiress. Did the secretary know something about the mystery of the heiress? David Janssen investigates.
