Acting
April 3, 1894
Tyler, Texas, USA
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.
as Sam
as Waiter on Train (uncredited)
as Piano Player (uncredited)
as Gabe Tucker
as Self (archive footage)
as Shadrach Jones
as Hector
as Blue (uncredited)
as Oscar
as Moses