Arthur Bent Balinger (February 1, 1915 – June 10, 2011) was an American actor. He was known for his television roles, was often cast in numerous productions created by Jack Webb and his production company, Mark VII Limited.
Balinger was born to parents Sheldon and Ellen Bent Balinger in Los Angeles, California. He was 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! (as Battalion Chief Conrad). 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 blockbuster hit The Towering Inferno.
Balinger died at the Terwilliger Plaza Nursing Home on June 10, 2011 in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 96.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1956 Time Table Jail Officer Uncredited1961 The Last Time I Saw Archie Soldier Uncredited1972–1976 Emergency! Battalion Chief 1974 The Towering Inferno Announcer 1977 The Domino Principle Newscaster on TV in Club Uncredited1978 The Swarm Radio Announcer
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