TV Shows - Billy Sands
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on November 21, 2024. Billy Sands has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#857Laverne & Shirley2 episodes • #857 most popular showLaverne & Shirley is an American sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1983. The show follows the lives of two best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, who work as bottle-cappers in the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee. Known for its comedic antics and vibrant characters, the series gained popularity for its mix of slapstick humor and heartfelt moments. Laverne & Shirley became a cultural phenomenon and spin-off of the hit show, Happy Days. It is often praised for its strong female leads and its portrayal of the working-class struggles and dreams in the 1950s and 1960s America.
Movies - Billy Sands
Sorted by online popularity. Billy Sands has appeared in 2 movies with data.
#403Rockyas Club Fight Announcer • #403 most popular movieRocky is a 1976 American sports drama film following the journey of a small-time club fighter who gets a chance to compete for the world heavyweight championship.
#8,040How to Frame a Figgas Bowling Alley Manager • #8,040 most popular movieHow to Frame a Figg is a 1971 comedy film featuring Don Knotts as Hollis Figg, a naive bookkeeper who uncovers a corruption scheme in his town.
Billy Sands Biography
Billy Sands (January 6, 1911 – August 27, 1984) was an American character actor known for his roles on television. He portrayed Pvt. Dino Papparelli on The Phil Silvers Show (Sgt Bilko) and Harrison 'Tinker' Bell on McHale's Navy. Sands made guest appearances on various television series, including Car 54, Where Are You?, All in the Family, Here's Lucy, Happy Days, and The Odd Couple. He also had a small role as a booker for the fighters in the opening scene of the movie Rocky. Sands began his career on Broadway in 1946 and later transitioned to television. He passed away at the age of 73 due to lung cancer in 1984, leaving behind his wife, children, two sisters, and a brother.
On November 21, 2024, Billy Sands had 36 Wikipedia visits, making him the #24,321 most popular actor online.
