Dick Wesson

Dick Wesson was born on Nov 19, 1922 in USA. Dick Wesson's big-screen debut came with Destination Moon directed by Irving Pichel in 1950, strarring Joe Sweeney. Dick Wesson is known for Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers directed by Alan Rafkin, Paul Sand stars as Robert Dreyfuss and Michael Pataki as Charlie Dreyfuss. The upcoming new tvshow Dick Wesson plays is Makin' It - Season 1 which will be released on Feb 01, 1979.

One of the most recognisable character actors of the 1950s, Boston Massachusetts-born Dick Wesson began his career with his older brother, Gene Wesson, in a comedy act that made the rounds of the nightclub circuit. He made his film debut in the sci-fi classic Destination... Lune! (1950), and spent his career specializing in playing the rambunctious, wisecracking smart alec, often in westerns and war films, easily recognizable by his big smile, crew-cut and amazing comedic timing. In addition to his film appearances, his extensive TV credits included The Bob Cummings Show (1955), Make Room for Daddy (1953) (aka The Danny Thomas Show), Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974) (aka The Paul Sand Show), The People's Choice (1955), just to name a few. In the 60s, his comedic talents took him to directing and producing in such shows as The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) and Petticoat Junction (1963).