Dooley Wilson

Biography

Arthur "Dooley" Wilson was an American actor, singer and musician who is best remembered as Sam in the 1942 film, Casablanca; in the film, he also performed its theme song, "As Time Goes By". Wilson was a drummer and singer who led his own band in the 1920s, touring nightclubs in London and Paris. In the 1930s he took up acting, playing supporting roles onstage on Broadway and in a series of modest films.

Known For

Casablanca

as Sam

Knock on Any Door

as Piano Player (uncredited)

No Man of Her Own

as Waiter on Train (uncredited)

Stormy Weather

as Gabe Tucker

Come to the Stable

as Anthony James

My Favorite Blonde

as Porter

Take a Letter, Darling

as Moses

Higher and Higher

as Oscar

Father Is a Bachelor

as Blue (uncredited)

Tell It to the Judge

as Pullman Porter (uncredited)