★ Acting
1898 – 1987
· Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Active 1918–1985
Walter Abel, born in 1898 in St. Paul, Minnesota, made significant contributions to both stage and screen. He appeared as a commanding presence in Wake Island (1942), where his character navigates the complexities of war, and later in The Human Duplicators (1965), a film that delves into the realm of science fiction and identity. With a career that began on Broadway, Abel's transition to film allowed him to explore diverse roles, enriching the cult film landscape with his distinctive performances.
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Wake Island
1942
★ 5.5
as Cmdr. Roberts
December, 1941. With no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
Career Highlights
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Filmography
84 credits
1980s
2 credits
1970s
3 credits
1960s
6 credits
1950s
22 credits
1940s
32 credits
1930s
17 credits
1920s
1 credit
1910s
1 credit