William Forrest
- Born
- October 10, 1902
- Died
- January 26, 1989 (86 years old)
- Place of birth
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1977The November PlanFilm · Noel Crosman, Sr.
- 1971The Marriage of a Young StockbrokerFilm · Mr. Wylie
- 1966Billy the Kid Versus DraculaFilm · James Underhill★ 4.1
- 1966Sakima and the Masked MarvelSakima and the Masked MarvelFilm · Martin Crane (archive footage)
- 1966Spy Smasher ReturnsFilm · Gerald Douglas (uncredited)
- 1964Cheyenne AutumnFilm · Senator (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1964Good Neighbor SamFilm · Millard Mellner★ 6.6
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries · John Canady★ 6.9
- 1961One-Eyed JacksFilm · Banker★ 6.8
- 1960My Three SonsSeries · Ed Hoffman★ 6.6
- 1960Coronado 9Series
- 1959Hawaiian EyeSeries · Club President
- 1959BonanzaSeries · Mine Owner★ 7.5
- 1959The Horse SoldiersFilm · Gen. Steve Hurlburt★ 6.9
- 1958The Last HurrahFilm · Dr. Tom (uncredited), Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 195877 Sunset StripSeries · Graham★ 7.2
- 1958BroncoSeries
- 1958The Toughest Gun in TombstoneFilm · Governor
- 195726 MenSeries
- 1957MaverickSeries · Laramie Banker, Roland★ 7.0
- 1957M SquadSeries · Mr. Manning
- 1957Band of AngelsFilm · Aaron Starr, Amantha's father★ 6.3
- 1957Loving YouFilm · Mr. Jessup★ 6.2
- 1957Sweet Smell of SuccessFilm · Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)★ 7.6
- 1957The Monster That Challenged the WorldFilm · Admiral Greenhouse★ 5.6
- 1957The Wings of EaglesFilm · Admiral Gooding (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1956You Can't Run Away from ItFilm · Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
- 1956Walk the Proud LandFilm · Mr. Dennison (uncredited)
- 1956PardnersFilm · Hocker (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1955Meet the GovernorFilm · Mr. Green
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSeries
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseSeries · Mr. Green
- 1955The Girl in the Red Velvet SwingFilm · Simpson (uncredited)★ 6.1
- 1955Francis in the NavyFilm · Admiral★ 5.6
- 1955Ain't Misbehavin'Film · Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)
- 1955Rage at DawnFilm · Wiilliam Peterson★ 6.2
- 1955New York ConfidentialFilm · Paul Williamson
- 1955The MillionaireSeries · Quimby
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySeries · Doctor (uncredited)★ 7.9
- 1954The Adventures of Rin Tin TinSeries · Major Swanson★ 7.0
- 1954December BrideSeries · Harry Howard
- 1954Public DefenderSeries · Mr. Berger, D.A. Paul Adair
- 1953The Eddie Cantor StoryFilm · Florenz Ziegfeld
- 1953Private EyesFilm · John Graham
- 1953Letter to LorettaSeries · Judge, Mr. Bruckner
- 1953Invaders from MarsFilm · Col. Mayberry★ 5.9
- 1953I'm the LawSeries
- 1953Winning of the WestFilm · John Randolph
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreSeries
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries · Dr. Sam Halleck
- 1952Night Without SleepFilm · Mr. Carter (Uncredited)
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries · Wilke, Sam Rogers, Charlie, Judge, Mr. Colter
- 1952Adventures of SupermanSeries · Mr. Crane★ 6.6
- 1952The Rose Bowl StoryFilm · James Otis
- 1952My Little MargieSeries
- 1952Deadline - U.S.A.Film · Mr. Greene (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1952Belles on Their ToesFilm · Col. Putnam (uncredited)
- 1952Chevron TheatreChevron TheatreSeries
- 1951I'll See You in My DreamsFilm · Florenz Ziegfeld
- 1951Flight to MarsFilm · General (uncredited)★ 5.2
- 1951The Sea HornetFilm · Lt. Commander
- 1951The RacketFilm · Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries · Wells Fargo Chief
- 1951Follow the SunFilm
- 1951Smuggler's GoldFilm · Arthur Rayburn
- 1951Gasoline AlleyFilm · Hacker
- 1950Hunt the Man DownFilm · J.P. Knight (uncredited)
- 1950Square Dance KatyFilm · Businessman
- 1950The Good Humor ManFilm · Mr. Lankford (uncredited)
- 1949The Story of SeabiscuitFilm · Thomas Milford
- 1949The Devil's HenchmenFilm · Anderson
- 1949The Lone RangerSeries · Sheriff Taylor★ 6.8
- 1949Trail of the YukonFilm · Dawson
- 1949In the Good Old SummertimeFilm · Announcer (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1949Arson, Inc.Film · Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator
- 1948Race StreetFilm · Nick Walters★ 6.0
- 1948The Gentleman from NowhereFilm · Henry Thompson
- 1948Mystery in MexicoFilm · Insurance Company Boss
- 1948Fort ApacheFilm · Reporter (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1948Trapped by Boston BlackieFilm · Mason Carter
- 1948Who Killed Doc Robbin?Film · Reporter (uncredited)
- 1948Three Daring DaughtersFilm · Ship Captain (uncredited)
- 1948Alias a GentlemanFilm · Carruthers
- 1947The Senator Was IndiscreetFilm · U.S. Officer
- 1947Devil ShipFilm · Evans
- 1947Blondie in the DoughFilm · Robert " Bob " Dixon
- 1947The Spirit of West PointFilm · Dr. Felix Blanchard
- 1947The Bachelor and the Bobby-SoxerFilm · Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1947Miracle on 34th StreetFilm · Dr. Rogers (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1947The Corpse Came C.O.D.Film · Lance Fowler
- 1947Sarge Goes to CollegeFilm · Col. Winters
- 1947The Guilt of Janet AmesFilm · (uncredited)
- 1947The Devil On WheelsFilm · Judge Roger Tanner
- 1947Blind SpotFilm · Henry Small
- 1947Doctor JimDoctor JimFilm · Major
- 1946Dead ReckoningFilm · Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1946Nobody Lives ForeverFilm · Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1946The Well Groomed BrideFilm · James Smith
- 1946Meet Me on BroadwayFilm · Dwight Ferris (uncredited)
- 1946Tars and SparsFilm · Commander (uncredited)
- 1945Purity SquadFilm · Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
- 1945Girls of the Big HouseFilm · District Attorney
- 1945Behind City LightsFilm · Detective Peterson
- 1945Anchors AweighFilm · Movie Director (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1945Road to AlcatrazFilm · Charles Cantrell
- 1945Gangs of the WaterfrontFilm · Dist. Atty. Brady
- 1945The Caribbean MysteryFilm · Col. Lane
- 1945God Is My Co-PilotFilm · Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
- 1945Salty O'RourkeFilm · Racing Secretary
- 1945Adventures of Kitty O'DayFilm · Sauter (as Bill Forrest)
- 1944Here Come the WavesFilm · Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
- 1944The DoughgirlsFilm · Forbes
- 1944LauraFilm · Important Client (uncredited)★ 7.6
- 1944Strange AffairFilm · Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)
- 1944Abroad with Two YanksFilm · Col. Hart
- 1944WilsonFilm · Minor Role (uncredited)★ 5.6
- 1944Mr. Winkle Goes to WarFilm
- 1944Mr. SkeffingtonFilm · Clinton (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1944Follow the BoysFilm · Col. Edward Dobbs (uncredited)
- 1944It Happened TomorrowFilm★ 6.8
- 1944Four Jills in a JeepFilm · Officer (uncredited)
- 1944The Case of the Tremendous TrifleThe Case of the Tremendous TrifleFilm · Major
- 1944Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and EscortsFighter Combat Formation: Attacks and EscortsFilm · Colonel
- 1944The Fighting SeabeesFilm · Lt. Tom Kerrick★ 6.2
- 1943The Masked MarvelFilm · Martin Crane
- 1943Corvette K-225Film · Commander Manning (uncredited), Commander Manning
- 1943So Proudly We HailFilm · Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1943Du Barry Was a LadyFilm · Guard Captain (uncredited)
- 1943Good Luck, Mr. YatesFilm · Thurston
- 1943Action in the North AtlanticFilm · Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)★ 7.1
- 1943For God and CountryFilm · Commander at New Guinea
- 1943Mission to MoscowFilm · American Newsman (uncredited)★ 5.7
- 1943Flight for FreedomFilm · Vice-Consul (uncredited)
- 1943Air ForceFilm · Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)★ 6.5
- 1943It Ain't HayFilm · Banker (uncredited)
- 1943Reconnaissance PilotFilm · Colonel Henry
- 1943The Hard WayFilm · 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)★ 6.5
- 1943The Adventures of Smilin' JackFilm · Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]
- 1942Mug TownFilm · District Attorney
- 1942Wake IslandFilm★ 5.9
- 1942Priorities on ParadeFilm · Col. Reeves
- 1942My Favorite SpyFilm · Captain Green
- 1942Spy ShipFilm · Martin Oster
- 1942MoontideFilm · Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1942Meet the StewartsFilm · Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)
- 1942In This Our LifeFilm · Forest Ranger★ 6.9
- 1942Tarzan's New York AdventureFilm · Inspector at Airport (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1942Hello, AnnapolisFilm · Lt. Burns
- 1942Spy SmasherFilm · Thornton (uncredited)
- 1942Joe Smith, AmericanFilm · August 'Gus' Stoffen
- 1942Pardon My StripesFilm · Prosecutor (uncredited)
- 1942A Date with the FalconFilm · Ward (uncredited)
- 1941Keep 'Em FlyingFilm · Colonel★ 6.2
- 1941They Died with Their Boots OnFilm · Adjutant (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1941Sergeant YorkFilm · Officer (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1941Doctors Don't TellFilm
- 1941Of Pups and PuzzlesFilm · Psychologist (uncredited)
- 1941The Pittsburgh KidFilm · (uncredited)
- 1941Here Comes Mr. JordanFilm · Reporter (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1941Million Dollar BabyFilm
- 1941Meet John DoeFilm · Governor's Associate (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1941The Lone Wolf Takes a ChanceFilm · Vic Hilton
- 1941Flight from DestinyFilm · Prentiss
- 1941Respect the LawFilm · Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy
- 1940The Green Hornet Strikes Again!Film · Frederick Harper
- 1940The Secret SevenFilm · Mr. Brooks
- 1940Fashion HorizonsFashion HorizonsFilm
- 1940The Man Who Talked Too MuchFilm · Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene
- 1940Women in HidingFilm · Investigator (uncredited)
- 1940The Lone Wolf Meets a LadyFilm · Arthur Trent
- 1940Gangs of ChicagoFilm
- 1940Alice in MovielandFilm · 2nd Director (uncredited)
