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Darrell Zwerling
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Born | 1927/1928 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Died | April 2014 Hollywood, California, U.S.
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1968–1991 |
Darrell Zwerling (born 1927 or 1928 – died April 2014) was an American actor. He was known for playing many different types of characters. His most famous role was Hollis Mulwray in the movie Chinatown. In the film, he played the Water Authority Commissioner.
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Who Was Darrell Zwerling?
Darrell Zwerling was an actor who appeared in many films and TV shows. He was known as a "character actor." This means he often played unusual or interesting supporting roles. These roles helped make the main story better.
His Most Famous Role
Darrell Zwerling's most famous part was in the 1974 movie Chinatown. This film is a classic mystery story. It is set in Los Angeles in the 1930s.
Playing Hollis Mulwray
In Chinatown, Zwerling played Hollis Mulwray. Hollis was an important character. He was the chief of the city's water department. His character's actions start the main mystery of the movie. He was also the husband of the character played by Faye Dunaway.
Life and Legacy
Darrell Zwerling had a career that lasted over two decades. He worked in Hollywood from the late 1960s to the early 1990s.
Early Life
Darrell Zwerling was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up there before starting his acting career.
His Final Years
Zwerling passed away in April 2014 in Hollywood, California. The cause of his death was not shared publicly. His passing was announced a few months later, in September 2014. The Julliard School in New York shared the news.