William Harrigan

William Harrigan (March 27, 1894 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor who played standard roles in Hollywood during the thirties and forties. He also originated the role of the captain in the Broadway hit Mister Roberts. Harrigan was the son of actor Edward Harrigan and the grandson of composer David Braham. Harrigan was also the brother-in-law of director/playwright Joshua Logan. Harrigan was born in New York City.

Partial filmography

• An Affair of Three Nations (1915)
• The Menace of the Mute (1915)
• On the Level (1917)
• Cabaret (1927)
• Nix on Dames (1927)
• Born Reckless (1930)
• Pick-Up (1933)
• The Invisible Man (1933)
• G Men (1935)
• Stranded (1935)
• Silk Hat Kid (1935)
• Exiled to Shanghai (1937)
• Federal Bullets (1937)
• Hawaii Calls (1938)
• Back Door to Heaven (1939)
• Follies Girl (1943)
• The Famer's Daughter (1947)
• Flying Leathernecks (1951)
• Street of Sinners (1955)