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Dooley Wilson
Acting
Born April 3, 1894 · Tyler, Texas, USA
Died May 30, 1953
Also known as Arthur Wilson
Biography
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.
Filmography11 titles

Casablanca
1942as Sam
1942as Sam

Keep Punching
1939as Baron Skinner (as Arthur 'Dooley' Wilson)
1939as Baron Skinner (as Arthur 'Dooley' Wilson)

No Man of Her Own
1950as Waiter on Train (uncredited)
1950as Waiter on Train (uncredited)

Stormy Weather
1943as Gabe Tucker
1943as Gabe Tucker

Come to the Stable
1949as Anthony James
1949as Anthony James

Tell It to the Judge
1949as Pullman Porter (uncredited)
1949as Pullman Porter (uncredited)

My Favorite Blonde
1942as Porter
1942as Porter

Higher and Higher
1943as Oscar
1943as Oscar

Cairo
1942as Hector
1942as Hector

Knock on Any Door
1949as Piano Player (uncredited)
1949as Piano Player (uncredited)

Seven Days Ashore
1944as Jason
1944as Jason