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William Alland was born on March 4, 1916 in Delmar, Delaware. Alland worked in film production, contributing behind the scenes to notable projects. In 1941, Alland appeared in Citizen Kane in the role of Jerry Thompson, the narrator who investigates the life of Charles Foster Kane. The film remains a landmark in cinema history, and Alland’s involvement as an actor in this production is documented.
Alland also appeared in Macbeth from 1948, credited as the Second Murderer. Beyond acting, Alland was known for his work in production, particularly in genres such as Westerns and science-fiction. His contributions included involvement in films like This Island Earth, It Came From Outer Space, Tarantula!, The Deadly Mantis, The Mole People, The Colossus of New York, The Space Children, and the C…
