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Dooley Wilson

Apr 03, 1894 - May 30, 1953 (59 years old) in Tyler, Texas, USA

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.

Known For

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Casablanca
Sam
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Knock on Any Door
Piano Player (uncredited)
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Come to the Stable
Anthony James
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Tell It to the Judge
Pullman Porter (uncredited)
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No Man of Her Own
Waiter on Train (uncredited)
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My Favorite Blonde
Porter
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Stormy Weather
Gabe Tucker
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Higher and Higher
Oscar
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Cairo
Hector
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Father Is a Bachelor
Blue (uncredited)

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