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Rhys Williams (I) (1897–1969)

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Moviegoers can be forgiven if they thought that stocky, jaunty Rhys Williams was a jovial Irishman, as he often played that type of character, but his role as a Welsh miner in John Ford's classic How Green Was My Valley (his film debut) was much closer to home for him, as he was born and raised in Wales... See full bio »

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in Merionethshire, Wales, UK

Died:

(age 71) in Santa Monica, California, USA
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1970 Skullduggery
Judge Draper
 
1969 Mannix (TV series)
Doctor
– Last Rites for Miss Emma (1969) … Doctor
 
1969 Here Come the Brides (TV series)
Bishop Newkirk
– A Kiss Just for So (1969) … Bishop Newkirk
 
1967 The Invaders (TV series)
Professor Hellman
– The Believers (1967) … Professor Hellman
 
1967 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
Judge Cranston
– Aunt Bee, the Juror (1967) … Judge Cranston
 
1967 Mission: Impossible (TV series)
Prime Minister Ferenc Larya
– The Train (1967) … Prime Minister Ferenc Larya
 
1966 Brigadoon (TV movie)
Andrew McLaren
 
1966 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Dean Vincent Sutherland / Mr. Ferguson
– The Assassin (1966) … Dean Vincent Sutherland
– Quantico (1966) … Mr. Ferguson
 
1964-1966 12 O'Clock High (TV series)
Adam Macrae / Maj. Ian Conboy
– Siren Voices (1966) … Maj. Ian Conboy
– Interlude (1964) … Adam Macrae
 
1966 The Wild Wild West (TV series)
Dr. Tristam
– The Night of the Druid's Blood (1966) … Dr. Tristam
 
1966 Our Man Flint
Dr. Krupov
 
1965 The Sons of Katie Elder
Charlie Striker
 
1965 Profiles in Courage (TV series)
Hutchinson
– Anne Hutchinson (1965) … Hutchinson
 
1964 77 Sunset Strip (TV series)
Uncle Molnar
– Not Such a Simple Knot (1964) … Uncle Molnar
 
1963 Temple Houston (TV series)
Judge Curry
– Billy Hart (1963) … Judge Curry
 
1963 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Chester Wayne MD
– The Good Samaritan (1963) … Chester Wayne MD
 
1963 The Lloyd Bridges Show (TV series)
Fred
– The Ramp (1963) … Fred
 
1961-1962 The Law and Mr. Jones (TV series)
Jude Morris
– Wilderness (1962) … Jude Morris
– The Last Commencement (1961)
 
1958-1962 Wagon Train (TV series)
Angus Breck / James Grady
– The Martin Onyx Story (1962) … Angus Breck
– The Liam Fitzmorgan Story (1958) … James Grady
 
1956-1961 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Bishop Tenney / Charlie / Elder Kring / …
– A Musket for Jessica (1961) … Elder Kring
– Bold Loser (1958) … Bishop Tenney
– Imp on a Cobweb Leash (1957) … O'Hara
– Mischief at Bandy Leg (1957) … Matthew Magee
– Orphans (1956) … Charlie
 
1960-1961 Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV series)
Doctor / Dr. Horton
– Bounty on Josh (1961) … Doctor
– The Pariah (1960) … Dr. Horton
 
1960 The Best of the Post (TV series)
Ben
– The Marriage That Couldn't Succeed (1960) … Ben
 
1960 Adventures in Paradise (TV series)
Ogden Bartholomae
– A Whale of a Tale (1960) … Ogden Bartholomae
 
1960 The DuPont Show with June Allyson (TV series)
Russell
– Play Acting (1960) … Russell
 
1960 Midnight Lace
Victor Elliot
 
1960 Peter Gunn (TV series)
Elmo Barnes
– The Passenger (1960) … Elmo Barnes
 
1959-1960 The Rifleman (TV series)
Doc Burrage / Doc J. Burrage
– The Prodigal (1960) … Doc Burrage
– Sins of the Father (1960) … Doc Burrage
– A Case of Identity (1960) … Doc Burrage
– Letter of the Law (1959) … Doc Burrage
– Bloodlines (1959) … Doc Burrage
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1960 Bonanza (TV series)
Andy McCarren
– Bitter Water (1960) … Andy McCarren
 
1960 Bat Masterson (TV series)
Malachi Brody
– Come Out Fighting (1960) … Malachi Brody
 
1960 Tales of Wells Fargo (TV series)
Jim Crook
– The Town (1960) … Jim Crook
 
1960 Maverick (TV series)
Montague Montgomery
– Maverick and Juliet (1960) … Montague Montgomery
 
1960 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Prof. Culpin / Professor Culpin
– The Swamp Fox: Day of Reckoning (1960) … Prof. Culpin
– The Swamp Fox: Tory Vengeance (1960) … Professor Culpin
 
1960 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV series)
Torphy
– Dr. Kate (1960) … Torphy
 
1959 Riverboat (TV series)
Josiah Cragg
– Strange Request (1959) … Josiah Cragg
 
1959 Philip Marlowe (TV series)
– The Ugly Duckling (1959)
 
1959 Trackdown (TV series)
Jedidiah
– The Unwanted (1959) … Jedidiah
 
1959 The David Niven Show (TV series)
Papa Warcheck
– The Promise (1959) … Papa Warcheck
 
1958 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
Uncle Frederick 'Fred' Jonathan Sutton
– The Busy Body (1958) … Uncle Frederick 'Fred' Jonathan Sutton
 
1958 Perry Mason (TV series)
Rufus Varner
– The Case of the Purple Woman (1958) … Rufus Varner
 
1958 Merry Andrew
Constable
 
1957 Raintree County
Ezra Gray
 
1957 Code 3 (TV series)
Sgt. Ed Thatcher
– Ashes Will Happen (1957) … Sgt. Ed Thatcher
 
1953-1957 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
Hawkins
– Hands of the Enemy (1957)
– The Way to Freedom (1955) … Hawkins
– Allen of Harper (1953)
 
1957 The Restless Breed
Rev. Simmons
 
1957 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series)
Mr. Summers
– The Hands of Mr. Ottermole (1957) … Mr. Summers
 
1956 Crossroads (TV series)
Mr. Shamley
– Our First Christmas Tree (1956) … Mr. Shamley
 
1956 The Desperados Are in Town
Jud Collins
 
1956 The Loretta Young Show (TV series)
Professor Green
– The Question (1956) … Professor Green
 
1956 The Boss
Stanley Millard
 
1956 The Fastest Gun Alive
Brian Tibbs
 
1956 Climax! (TV series)
Lieutenant Jamison
– The Circular Staircase (1956) … Lieutenant Jamison
 
1956 TV Reader's Digest (TV series)
Monroe / Mr. MacTavish
– Britain's Most Baffling Murder Case (1956) … Monroe
– Miss Victoria (1956) … Mr. MacTavish
 
1956 Nightmare
Deputy Torrence
 
1956 Mohawk
Clem Jones
 
1955 The Millionaire (TV series)
Wilbur T. Gerrold
– The Wilbur T. Gerrold Story (1955) … Wilbur T. Gerrold
 
1955 Star Stage (TV series)
– The Marmalade Scandal (1955)
 
1955 Kings Row (TV series)
Kevin Monaghan
– Mail Order Bride (1955) … Kevin Monaghan
 
1952-1955 Four Star Playhouse (TV series)
Fabian Peck / Night Watchman / Sidney / …
– Let the Chips Fall (1955) … Fabian Peck
– The Wallet (1954) … Sidney
– Search in the Night (1953) … Night Watchman
– Night Ride (1953)
– Man on a Train (1953)
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1955 Mystery Is My Business (TV series)
Jackson
– Mission for Murder (1955) … Jackson
 
1955 The King's Thief
Turnkey
 
1955 The Scarlet Coat
Peter Andre
 
1955 The Kentuckian
Constable
 
1955 How to Be Very, Very Popular
Cedric Flagg
 
1955 The Man Behind the Badge (TV series)
Harold Johnson
– The Case of the Hot Stock (1955) … Harold Johnson
 
1955 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Melling
– Thunder on the Hill (1955) … Melling
 
1955 Many Rivers to Cross
Lige Blake
 
1955 Battle Cry
Enoch Rogers
 
1955 Waterfront (TV series)
Carney / Emil Garth / Josh Bender
– Captain for a Day (1955) … Josh Bender
– Harbor Bound (1955) … Emil Garth
– Floating Bottle … Carney
 
1954 There's No Business Like Show Business
Father Dineen
 
1954 Fireside Theatre (TV series)
– The Mural (1954)
– Lost Perspective (1954)
– Thank You, Dr. Russel (1954)
 
1954 The Adventures of Falcon (TV series)
Col. Hill / Ricky Knight
– False Faces (1954) … Ricky Knight/Col. Hill
 
1952-1954 Cavalcade of America (TV series)
William Armstrong
– Moonlight Witness (1954) … William Armstrong
– G for Goldberger (1954)
– The Pirate's Choice (1953)
– The Man Who Took a Chance (1952)
 
1954 The Black Shield of Falworth
Diccon Bowman
 
1954 Johnny Guitar
Mr. Andrews
 
1954 The Lone Wolf (TV series)
Dr. Glopius
– The Malibu Story (a.k.a. Malibu-Laguna) … Dr. Glopius
 
1954 Medallion Theatre (TV series)
– Sinners (1954)
 
1953 Bad for Each Other
Dr. Leslie M. Scobee
 
1953 Man in the Attic
William Harley
 
1953 Julius Caesar
Lucilius
 
1953 Scandal at Scourie
Bill Swazey
 
1953 Your Jeweler's Showcase (TV series)
– The Monkey's Paw (1953)
 
1953 Family Theatre (TV series)
– Trial of Tara (1953)
 
1953 Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Macy Taylor
– The Evil Three (1953) … Macy Taylor
 
1953 Meet Me at the Fair
Pete McCoy
 
1952 Plymouth Adventure
Mr. Weston (uncredited)
 
1952 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
– The Incredible Mr. Glencannon (1952)
 
1952 Les Miserables
Brevet
 
1952 The World in His Arms
Eben Cleggett
 
1952 Carbine Williams
Redwick Karson
 
1952 Mutiny
Redlegs
 
1952 Okinawa
Robby Roberg
 
1952 The Light Touch
Mr. MacWade
 
1951 The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Michaels, the butler
 
1951 The Law and the Lady
Inspector McGraw
 
1951 Never Trust a Gambler
Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy
 
1951 Million Dollar Pursuit
Waxman 'Waxey' Wilk
 
1951 Lightning Strikes Twice
Father Paul
 
1951 The Sword of Monte Cristo
Mayor of Varonne
 
1950 One Too Many
Michael H. 'Sully' Sullivan
 
1950 The Bigelow Theatre (TV series)
– Kerry Fallon (1950)
 
1950 California Passage
John Norris
 
1950 Devil's Doorway
Scotty MacDougall
 
1950 The Showdown
Chokecherry
 
1950 Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Vic Mason
 
1950 Tyrant of the Sea
Capt. William Blake
 
1949 The Inspector General
Inspector General
 
1949 Fighting Man of the Plains
Chandler Leach
 
1949 Tokyo Joe
Col. Dahlgren
 
1949 The Crooked Way
Lieutenant Joe Williams
 
1949 Bad Boy
Arnold Strawn
 
1948 Hills of Home
Mr. Milton
 
1948 The Black Arrow
Bennet Hatch
 
1948 Tenth Avenue Angel
Blind Mac
 
1947 If Winter Comes
Mr. Bright
 
1947 The Trouble with Women
Judge
 
1947 Moss Rose
Deputy Inspector Evans
 
1947 The Imperfect Lady
Inspector Carston
 
1947 The Farmer's Daughter
Adolph Petree
 
1947 Easy Come, Easy Go
Priest
 
1946 Cross My Heart
Prosecutor
 
1946 The Strange Woman
Deacon Adams
 
1946 So Goes My Love
Magel
 
1945 The Spiral Staircase
Mr. Oates
 
1945 The Bells of St. Mary's
Dr. McKay
 
1945 Voice of the Whistler
Ernie Sparrow
 
1945 You Came Along
Col. Stubbs
 
1945 Blood on the Sun
Joseph Cassell
 
1945 The Corn Is Green
Mr. Jones
 
1943 No Time for Love
Clancy - a Sandhog (uncredited)
 
1942 Random Harvest
Sam
 
1942 Underground Agent
Henry Miller
 
1942 Gentleman Jim
Harry Watson
 
1942 Cairo
Strange Man
 
1942 Eagle Squadron
Sgt. Johns
 
1942 Mrs. Miniver
Horace
 
1942 Remember Pearl Harbor
Señor 'Andy' Anderson
 
1942 This Above All
Sergeant (uncredited)
 
1941 How Green Was My Valley
Dai Bando
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1945 The Corn Is Green (technical advisor)
 
1941 How Green Was My Valley (technical advisor - uncredited)
 

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Hamlet (1938). Tragedy (revival). Written by William Shakespeare. Incidental music by Lehman Engel. Scenic Design and Costume Design by David Ffolkes. Directed by Margaret Webster. St. James Theatre: 12 Oct 1938- Jan 1939 (closing date unknown/96 performances). Cast: Maurice Evans (as "Hamlet, son to the late... See more »
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He made his film debut in How Green Was My Valley, which takes place in rural Wales. The movie was actually filmed in Hollywood with a cast of English, Irish, Scottish and American actors. Originally hired solely to coach the actors in their Welsh accents, Williams, who was the only genuine Welshman on the set, was given the role of the prizefighter by director John Ford. See more »

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