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Abel Fernandez(1930-2016)

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  • Stunts
  • Additional Crew
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Abel Fernandez in The Untouchables (1959)
Abel Gonzalez Fernandez was a Native Hispanic/Latin American paratrooper, professional boxer and actor who stood at 6'5" (1.96 m) and weighed 220 lbs (100 kg). He wore size 16 4E shoes. He had huge 15 in (38.1 cm) fists. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7'2" (2.18 m). He was married to a woman but her name is unknown. They had 4 children together. Mr. Fernandez was best known for his role as Federal Agent William "Bill" Youngfellow on the television series The Untouchables.
BornJuly 14, 1930
DiedMay 3, 2016(85)
BornJuly 14, 1930
DiedMay 3, 2016(85)
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Known for

Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in The Untouchables (1959)
The Untouchables
8.0
TV Series
  • William Youngfellow
  • Agent William Youngfellow
Dean Fredericks in Steve Canyon (1958)
Steve Canyon
7.2
TV Series
  • Airman Abel Featherstone
  • A1C Featherstone
  • Sgt. Abel Featherstone
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
8.0
TV Series
  • William Youngfellow
  • The Spaniard
The Time Tunnel (1966)
The Time Tunnel
7.5
TV Series
  • Bowman

Credits

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Actor



  • Donald Sutherland and Amanda Ooms in Buster's Bedroom (1991)
    Buster's Bedroom
    5.2
    • Dr. Jacoby
    • 1991
  • Kevin Bacon in Quicksilver (1986)
    Quicksilver
    5.7
    • Guyamo
    • 1986
  • Lee Majors and Heather Thomas in The Fall Guy (1981)
    The Fall Guy
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Delgado
    • 1981
  • Lou Grant (1977)
    Lou Grant
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Prisoner
    • 1981
  • Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
    Marcus Welby, M.D.
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Angelo Rodrigues
    • 1970
  • Topaz (1969)
    Topaz
    6.2
    • Cuban Guerrilla Fighter (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Sentry
    • Bear Paw
    • Warrior ...
    • 1965–1969
  • Lee Majors, Barbara Stanwyck, Linda Evans, Peter Breck, and Richard Long in The Big Valley (1965)
    The Big Valley
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Apache (as A. Ferna)
    • 1968
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Sapewa
    • 1968
  • Madigan (1968)
    Madigan
    6.5
    • Detective Rodriguez (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Adam West and Burt Ward in Batman (1966)
    Batman
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Thug #1
    • 1968
  • Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, and Lassie the Dog in Lassie (1954)
    Lassie
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Grady
    • 1967
  • Ralph Taeger in Hondo (1967)
    Hondo
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Indian
    • 1967
  • The Time Tunnel (1966)
    The Time Tunnel
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Bowman
    • 1967
  • Iron Horse (1966)
    Iron Horse
    7.1
    TV Series
    • War Cloud
    • 1966

Stunts



  • Jodie Foster, Celeste Holm, Jeff East, and Johnny Whitaker in Tom Sawyer (1973)
    Tom Sawyer
    6.4
    • stunt double: Kunu Hank (uncredited)
    • 1973

Additional Crew



  • Playhouse 90 (1956)
    Playhouse 90
    8.3
    TV Series
    • technical advisor
    • 1957

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • A. Ferna
  • Height
    • 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
  • Born
    • July 14, 1930
    • East Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • May 3, 2016
    • Whittier, California, USA(lung cancer)

Did you know

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    Had been a Light Heavyweight Boxer in the Pro ranks prior to his acting career.

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