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Billy Kearns

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Billy Kearns
Born
William Byron Kearns

(1923-02-17)February 17, 1923
DiedNovember 27, 1992(1992-11-27) (aged 69)
Château-d'Œx, Switzerland
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film producer

Billy Kearns (17 February 1923 – 27 November 1992) was an American actor.[1]

Biography

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During World War II, Kearns fought in the Army's newly founded 10th Mountain Division created for fighting in mountainous areas. His acting career took place almost entirely in France, acting often in minor roles in TV films or on motion pictures, as soon as an American or British character was required for the cast.

He is best known for portraying fictional character Bill Ballantine in the French 1965 TV series Bob Morane.[2]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Bill Kearns, 69, Actor Seen in French Films". The New York Times. 4 December 1992 – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ VALÉRY, Francis (27 February 2014). Bob Morane : un mythe moderne. Le Bélial. ISBN 9782843446139 – via Google Books.
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