Background

Abel, Walter was born on June 6, 1898 in St. Paul. Son of Richard Michael and Christine (Becker) Abel.

Education

Student, American Academy Dramatic Arts, New York City, 1916-1918; student, University Wisconsin, 1923.

Achievements

• Walter Abel has been listed as a notable Actor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Senior Citizens, Screen Actors Guild (council 1937-1947), Actors Equity (director 1932-1934, 58-67), American National Theatre and Academy (president 1966-1967, vice president 1969-1987), Dutch Treat, Players.

Connections

Married Marietta Bitner, September 24, 1926. Children: Jonathan, Michael.

Father:

Richard Michael Abel

Mother:

Christine (Becker) Abel

Spouse:

Marietta Bitner

child:

Jonathan Abel

child:

Michael Abel