Bill de Jarnette

Bill de Jarnette is credited as the Mechanic in the 1962 film Carnival of Souls, a low-budget horror feature shot in and around Lawrence, Kansas. The role represents one of the few documented appearances by de Jarnette in the film industry, with no other credits on record. As the Mechanic, de Jarnette appears in a brief but distinct on-screen role, contributing to the film’s atmosphere through a character whose function is tied to the narrative’s tension and setting.

The film itself has since gained a cult following for its atmospheric style and independent production circumstances, though de Jarnette’s involvement remains limited to the single listed credit. Little else is publicly known about de Jarnette’s background, career, or other contributions within cinema, and no additional film …