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William Forrest
Acting

William Forrest

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

10 Oct 1902

Age

124 Years

Born In

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Total Projects

182

Years Active

37 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.5 ★

Overview

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Forrest (October 10, 1902 – January 26, 1989) was an American theatre, film, and television actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1939 and 1977. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and died in Santa Monica, California.

Filmography

The November Plan

movie

The November Plan

1977

The November Plan

as Noel Crosman, Sr.

The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker

movie

The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker

1971

The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker

as Mr. Wylie

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula

movie

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula

1966

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula

as James Underhill

CineRaya

movie

Sakima and the Masked Marvel

1966

Sakima and the Masked Marvel

as Martin Crane

Spy Smasher Returns

movie

Spy Smasher Returns

1966

Spy Smasher Returns

as Gerald Douglas (uncredited)

Cheyenne Autumn

movie

Cheyenne Autumn

1964

Cheyenne Autumn

as Senator (uncredited)

Good Neighbor Sam

movie

Good Neighbor Sam

1964

Good Neighbor Sam

as Millard Mellner

The Beverly Hillbillies

tv

The Beverly Hillbillies

1962

The Beverly Hillbillies

as John Canady

One-Eyed Jacks

movie

One-Eyed Jacks

1961

One-Eyed Jacks

as Banker

My Three Sons

tv

My Three Sons

1960

My Three Sons

as Ed Hoffman

Coronado 9

tv

Coronado 9

1960

Coronado 9

Hawaiian Eye

tv

Hawaiian Eye

1959

Hawaiian Eye

as Club President

Bonanza

tv

Bonanza

1959

Bonanza

as Mine Owner

The Horse Soldiers

movie

The Horse Soldiers

1959

The Horse Soldiers

as Gen. Steve Hurlburt

The Last Hurrah

movie

The Last Hurrah

1958

The Last Hurrah

as Dr. Tom (uncredited)

The Last Hurrah

movie

The Last Hurrah

1958

The Last Hurrah

as Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)

77 Sunset Strip

tv

77 Sunset Strip

1958

77 Sunset Strip

77 Sunset Strip

tv

77 Sunset Strip

1958

77 Sunset Strip

as Graham

Bronco

tv

Bronco

1958

Bronco

The Toughest Gun in Tombstone

movie

The Toughest Gun in Tombstone

1958

The Toughest Gun in Tombstone

as Governor

26 Men

tv

26 Men

1957

26 Men

Maverick

tv

Maverick

1957

Maverick

as Roland

Maverick

tv

Maverick

1957

Maverick

as Laramie Banker

M Squad

tv

M Squad

1957

M Squad

as Mr. Manning

Band of Angels

movie

Band of Angels

1957

Band of Angels

as Aaron Starr, Amantha's father

Loving You

movie

Loving You

1957

Loving You

as Mr. Jessup

Sweet Smell of Success

movie

Sweet Smell of Success

1957

Sweet Smell of Success

as Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)

The Monster That Challenged the World

movie

The Monster That Challenged the World

1957

The Monster That Challenged the World

as Admiral Greenhouse

You Can't Run Away from It

movie

You Can't Run Away from It

1956

You Can't Run Away from It

as Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)

Walk the Proud Land

movie

Walk the Proud Land

1956

Walk the Proud Land

as Mr. Dennison (uncredited)

Pardners

movie

Pardners

1956

Pardners

as Hocker (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Meet the Governor

1955

Meet the Governor

as Mr. Green

The 20th Century Fox Hour

tv

The 20th Century Fox Hour

1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Screen Director's Playhouse

tv

Screen Director's Playhouse

1955

Screen Director's Playhouse

as Mr. Green

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

movie

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

1955

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

as Simpson (uncredited)

Francis in the Navy

movie

Francis in the Navy

1955

Francis in the Navy

as Admiral

Ain't Misbehavin'

movie

Ain't Misbehavin'

1955

Ain't Misbehavin'

as Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)

Rage at Dawn

movie

Rage at Dawn

1955

Rage at Dawn

as Wiilliam Peterson

New York Confidential

movie

New York Confidential

1955

New York Confidential

as Paul Williamson

The Millionaire

tv

The Millionaire

1955

The Millionaire

as Quimby

The Wonderful World of Disney

tv

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Doctor (uncredited)

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

tv

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

1954

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

tv

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

1954

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

as Major Swanson

December Bride

tv

December Bride

1954

December Bride

as Harry Howard

December Bride

tv

December Bride

1954

December Bride

Public Defender

tv

Public Defender

1954

Public Defender

as Mr. Berger

Public Defender

tv

Public Defender

1954

Public Defender

as D.A. Paul Adair

The Eddie Cantor Story

movie

The Eddie Cantor Story

1953

The Eddie Cantor Story

as Florenz Ziegfeld

Private Eyes

movie

Private Eyes

1953

Private Eyes

as John Graham

Letter to Loretta

tv

Letter to Loretta

1953

Letter to Loretta

as Judge

Letter to Loretta

tv

Letter to Loretta

1953

Letter to Loretta

as Mr. Bruckner

Invaders from Mars

movie

Invaders from Mars

1953

Invaders from Mars

as Col. Mayberry

I'm the Law

tv

I'm the Law

1953

I'm the Law

Winning of the West

movie

Winning of the West

1953

Winning of the West

as John Randolph

The Ford Television Theatre

tv

The Ford Television Theatre

1952

The Ford Television Theatre

Cavalcade of America

tv

Cavalcade of America

1952

Cavalcade of America

as Dr. Sam Halleck

Night Without Sleep

movie

Night Without Sleep

1952

Night Without Sleep

as Mr. Carter (Uncredited)

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Wilke

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Sam Rogers

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Charlie

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Judge

CineRaya

tv

Four Star Playhouse

1952

Four Star Playhouse

as Mr. Colter

Adventures of Superman

tv

Adventures of Superman

1952

Adventures of Superman

as Mr. Crane

The Rose Bowl Story

movie

The Rose Bowl Story

1952

The Rose Bowl Story

as James Otis

My Little Margie

tv

My Little Margie

1952

My Little Margie

Deadline - U.S.A.

movie

Deadline - U.S.A.

1952

Deadline - U.S.A.

as Mr. Greene (uncredited)

Belles on Their Toes

movie

Belles on Their Toes

1952

Belles on Their Toes

as Col. Putnam (uncredited)

CineRaya

tv

Chevron Theatre

1952

Chevron Theatre

I'll See You in My Dreams

movie

I'll See You in My Dreams

1951

I'll See You in My Dreams

as Florenz Ziegfeld

Flight to Mars

movie

Flight to Mars

1951

Flight to Mars

as General (uncredited)

The Sea Hornet

movie

The Sea Hornet

1951

The Sea Hornet

as Lt. Commander

The Racket

movie

The Racket

1951

The Racket

as Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

tv

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Wells Fargo Chief

Smuggler's Gold

movie

Smuggler's Gold

1951

Smuggler's Gold

as Arthur Rayburn

Gasoline Alley

movie

Gasoline Alley

1951

Gasoline Alley

as Hacker

Hunt the Man Down

movie

Hunt the Man Down

1950

Hunt the Man Down

as J.P. Knight (uncredited)

The Good Humor Man

movie

The Good Humor Man

1950

The Good Humor Man

as Mr. Lankford (uncredited)

The Story of Seabiscuit

movie

The Story of Seabiscuit

1949

The Story of Seabiscuit

as Thomas Milford

The Devil's Henchmen

movie

The Devil's Henchmen

1949

The Devil's Henchmen

as Anderson

The Lone Ranger

tv

The Lone Ranger

1949

The Lone Ranger

as Sheriff Taylor

Trail of the Yukon

movie

Trail of the Yukon

1949

Trail of the Yukon

as Dawson

In the Good Old Summertime

movie

In the Good Old Summertime

1949

In the Good Old Summertime

as Announcer (uncredited)

Arson, Inc.

movie

Arson, Inc.

1949

Arson, Inc.

as Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator

Race Street

movie

Race Street

1948

Race Street

as Nick Walters

The Gentleman from Nowhere

movie

The Gentleman from Nowhere

1948

The Gentleman from Nowhere

as Henry Thompson

Mystery in Mexico

movie

Mystery in Mexico

1948

Mystery in Mexico

as Insurance Company Boss

Fort Apache

movie

Fort Apache

1948

Fort Apache

as Reporter (uncredited)

Trapped by Boston Blackie

movie

Trapped by Boston Blackie

1948

Trapped by Boston Blackie

as Mason Carter

Who Killed Doc Robbin?

movie

Who Killed Doc Robbin?

1948

Who Killed Doc Robbin?

as Reporter (uncredited)

Three Daring Daughters

movie

Three Daring Daughters

1948

Three Daring Daughters

as Ship Captain (uncredited)

Alias a Gentleman

movie

Alias a Gentleman

1948

Alias a Gentleman

as Carruthers

The Senator Was Indiscreet

movie

The Senator Was Indiscreet

1947

The Senator Was Indiscreet

as U.S. Officer

Devil Ship

movie

Devil Ship

1947

Devil Ship

as Evans

Blondie in the Dough

movie

Blondie in the Dough

1947

Blondie in the Dough

as Robert " Bob " Dixon

The Spirit of West Point

movie

The Spirit of West Point

1947

The Spirit of West Point

as Dr. Felix Blanchard

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

movie

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

1947

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

as Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)

Miracle on 34th Street

movie

Miracle on 34th Street

1947

Miracle on 34th Street

as Dr. Rogers (uncredited)

The Corpse Came C.O.D.

movie

The Corpse Came C.O.D.

1947

The Corpse Came C.O.D.

as Lance Fowler

Sarge Goes to College

movie

Sarge Goes to College

1947

Sarge Goes to College

as Col. Winters

The Guilt of Janet Ames

movie

The Guilt of Janet Ames

1947

The Guilt of Janet Ames

as (uncredited)

The Devil On Wheels

movie

The Devil On Wheels

1947

The Devil On Wheels

as Judge Roger Tanner

Blind Spot

movie

Blind Spot

1947

Blind Spot

as Henry Small

CineRaya

movie

Doctor Jim

1947

Doctor Jim

as Major

Dead Reckoning

movie

Dead Reckoning

1946

Dead Reckoning

as Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)

Nobody Lives Forever

movie

Nobody Lives Forever

1946

Nobody Lives Forever

as Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)

The Well Groomed Bride

movie

The Well Groomed Bride

1946

The Well Groomed Bride

as James Smith

Meet Me on Broadway

movie

Meet Me on Broadway

1946

Meet Me on Broadway

as Dwight Ferris (uncredited)

Tars and Spars

movie

Tars and Spars

1946

Tars and Spars

as Commander (uncredited)

Purity Squad

movie

Purity Squad

1945

Purity Squad

as Dr. Cooper (uncredited)

Girls of the Big House

movie

Girls of the Big House

1945

Girls of the Big House

as District Attorney

Behind City Lights

movie

Behind City Lights

1945

Behind City Lights

as Detective Peterson

Anchors Aweigh

movie

Anchors Aweigh

1945

Anchors Aweigh

as Movie Director (uncredited)

Road to Alcatraz

movie

Road to Alcatraz

1945

Road to Alcatraz

as Charles Cantrell

Gangs of the Waterfront

movie

Gangs of the Waterfront

1945

Gangs of the Waterfront

as Dist. Atty. Brady

The Caribbean Mystery

movie

The Caribbean Mystery

1945

The Caribbean Mystery

as Col. Lane

God Is My Co-Pilot

movie

God Is My Co-Pilot

1945

God Is My Co-Pilot

as Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)

Salty O'Rourke

movie

Salty O'Rourke

1945

Salty O'Rourke

as Racing Secretary

Adventures of Kitty O'Day

movie

Adventures of Kitty O'Day

1945

Adventures of Kitty O'Day

as Sauter (as Bill Forrest)

Here Come the Waves

movie

Here Come the Waves

1944

Here Come the Waves

as Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)

The Doughgirls

movie

The Doughgirls

1944

The Doughgirls

as Forbes

Laura

movie

Laura

1944

Laura

as Important Client (uncredited)

Strange Affair

movie

Strange Affair

1944

Strange Affair

as Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)

Abroad with Two Yanks

movie

Abroad with Two Yanks

1944

Abroad with Two Yanks

as Col. Hart

Wilson

movie

Wilson

1944

Wilson

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Mr. Winkle Goes to War

movie

Mr. Winkle Goes to War

1944

Mr. Winkle Goes to War

Mr. Skeffington

movie

Mr. Skeffington

1944

Mr. Skeffington

as Clinton (uncredited)

Follow the Boys

movie

Follow the Boys

1944

Follow the Boys

as Col. Edward Dobbs (uncredited)

It Happened Tomorrow

movie

It Happened Tomorrow

1944

It Happened Tomorrow

Four Jills in a Jeep

movie

Four Jills in a Jeep

1944

Four Jills in a Jeep

as Officer (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

The Case of the Tremendous Trifle

1944

The Case of the Tremendous Trifle

as Major

CineRaya

movie

Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts

1944

Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts

as Colonel

The Fighting Seabees

movie

The Fighting Seabees

1944

The Fighting Seabees

as Lt. Tom Kerrick

The Masked Marvel

movie

The Masked Marvel

1943

The Masked Marvel

as Martin Crane

Corvette K-225

movie

Corvette K-225

1943

Corvette K-225

as Commander Manning (uncredited)

Corvette K-225

movie

Corvette K-225

1943

Corvette K-225

as Commander Manning

So Proudly We Hail

movie

So Proudly We Hail

1943

So Proudly We Hail

as Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)

Du Barry Was a Lady

movie

Du Barry Was a Lady

1943

Du Barry Was a Lady

as Guard Captain (uncredited)

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

movie

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

1943

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

as Thurston

Action in the North Atlantic

movie

Action in the North Atlantic

1943

Action in the North Atlantic

as Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)

For God and Country

movie

For God and Country

1943

For God and Country

as Commander at New Guinea

Mission to Moscow

movie

Mission to Moscow

1943

Mission to Moscow

as American Newsman (uncredited)

Flight for Freedom

movie

Flight for Freedom

1943

Flight for Freedom

as Vice-Consul (uncredited)

Air Force

movie

Air Force

1943

Air Force

as Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)

It Ain't Hay

movie

It Ain't Hay

1943

It Ain't Hay

as Banker (uncredited)

Reconnaissance Pilot

movie

Reconnaissance Pilot

1943

Reconnaissance Pilot

as Colonel Henry

The Hard Way

movie

The Hard Way

1943

The Hard Way

as 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

movie

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

1943

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

as Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]

Mug Town

movie

Mug Town

1942

Mug Town

as District Attorney

Wake Island

movie

Wake Island

1942

Wake Island

Priorities on Parade

movie

Priorities on Parade

1942

Priorities on Parade

as Col. Reeves

My Favorite Spy

movie

My Favorite Spy

1942

My Favorite Spy

as Captain Green

Spy Ship

movie

Spy Ship

1942

Spy Ship

as Martin Oster

Moontide

movie

Moontide

1942

Moontide

as Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)

Meet the Stewarts

movie

Meet the Stewarts

1942

Meet the Stewarts

as Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)

In This Our Life

movie

In This Our Life

1942

In This Our Life

as Forest Ranger

Tarzan's New York Adventure

movie

Tarzan's New York Adventure

1942

Tarzan's New York Adventure

as Inspector at Airport (uncredited)

Hello, Annapolis

movie

Hello, Annapolis

1942

Hello, Annapolis

as Lt. Burns

Spy Smasher

movie

Spy Smasher

1942

Spy Smasher

as Thornton (uncredited)

Joe Smith, American

movie

Joe Smith, American

1942

Joe Smith, American

as August 'Gus' Stoffen

Pardon My Stripes

movie

Pardon My Stripes

1942

Pardon My Stripes

as Prosecutor (uncredited)

A Date with the Falcon

movie

A Date with the Falcon

1942

A Date with the Falcon

as Ward (uncredited)

Keep 'Em Flying

movie

Keep 'Em Flying

1941

Keep 'Em Flying

as Colonel

They Died with Their Boots On

movie

They Died with Their Boots On

1941

They Died with Their Boots On

as Adjutant (uncredited)

Sergeant York

movie

Sergeant York

1941

Sergeant York

as Officer (uncredited)

Doctors Don't Tell

movie

Doctors Don't Tell

1941

Doctors Don't Tell

Of Pups and Puzzles

movie

Of Pups and Puzzles

1941

Of Pups and Puzzles

as Psychologist (uncredited)

The Pittsburgh Kid

movie

The Pittsburgh Kid

1941

The Pittsburgh Kid

as (uncredited)

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

movie

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

1941

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

as Reporter (uncredited)

Million Dollar Baby

movie

Million Dollar Baby

1941

Million Dollar Baby

Meet John Doe

movie

Meet John Doe

1941

Meet John Doe

as Governor's Associate (uncredited)

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

movie

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

1941

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

as Vic Hilton

Flight from Destiny

movie

Flight from Destiny

1941

Flight from Destiny

as Prentiss

Respect the Law

movie

Respect the Law

1941

Respect the Law

as Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

movie

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

1940

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

as Frederick Harper

The Secret Seven

movie

The Secret Seven

1940

The Secret Seven

as Mr. Brooks

CineRaya

movie

Fashion Horizons

1940

Fashion Horizons

The Man Who Talked Too Much

movie

The Man Who Talked Too Much

1940

The Man Who Talked Too Much

as Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene

Women in Hiding

movie

Women in Hiding

1940

Women in Hiding

as Investigator (uncredited)

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady

movie

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady

1940

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady

as Arthur Trent

Gangs of Chicago

movie

Gangs of Chicago

1940

Gangs of Chicago

Alice in Movieland

movie

Alice in Movieland

1940

Alice in Movieland

as 2nd Director (uncredited)

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