Art Balinger
View on IMDb ↗From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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
Filmography (16)
- 1978
The SwarmRadio Announcer - 1978
Confessions of the D.A. ManLieutenant - 1975
Ellery QueenNewscaster (uncredited) - 1974
The Towering InfernoAnnouncer - 1972
Emergency!Battalion Chief - 1972
Emergency!Chief Conrad, Battalion 14 (uncredited) - 1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.Bert Sidney - 1968
Adam-12Inspector - 1967
DragnetCapt. Lou Richey - 1967
IronsideWalter Field - 1967The Three Faces of Stanley
- 1959
The Third ManPolice Lt. Morgan - 1958
77 Sunset StripLieut. Tate - 1956
Time TableJail Officer - 1955
24 Hour AlertCol. Jim Breech - 1951
DragnetCapt. Barnard
Emergency!
Emergency!
24 Hour Alert
Ellery Queen
77 Sunset Strip
The Third Man
Adam-12
The Towering Inferno
Dragnet
Ironside