William Sylvester (1922–1995) |
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William Sylvester was born on January 31, 1922 in Oakland, California, USA as William R. Silvester. He was an actor, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Gorgo (1961) and Riding with Death (1976). He was married to Veronica Hurst and Sheila Sweet. He died on January 25, 1995 in Butte County, California.
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Actor (88 credits)
1977-1983
Quincy M.E.
(TV Series)
David Stillwell / Randall Torgen / District Attorney Harrison / ...
David Stillwell / Randall Torgen / District Attorney Harrison / ...
- Whatever Happened to Morris Perlmutter?
(1983)
... David Stillwell
- To Clear the Air
(1982)
... Randall Torgen
- Stain of Guilt
(1981)
... District Attorney Harrison
- The Eye of the Needle
(1979)
... John Burnett
- Visitors in Paradise
(1977)
... Newspaper Editor Joe Crawford
1981
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
(TV Series)
Lt. General Preston Myers
Lt. General Preston Myers
- Testimony of a Traitor
(1981)
... Lt. General Preston Myers
1977
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Martin Dettman
Martin Dettman
- The Strange Fate of Flight 608
(1977)
... Martin Dettman
1975-1977
The Six Million Dollar Man
(TV Series)
Admiral Prescott / Prescott / Frederick Collins
Admiral Prescott / Prescott / Frederick Collins
- Sharks: Part 2
(1977)
... Prescott
- Sharks: Part 1
(1977)
... Admiral Prescott
- U-509
(1977)
... Admiral Prescott
- Outrage in Balinderry
(1975)
... Frederick Collins
1976
Gemini Man
(TV Mini-Series)
Leonard Driscoll
Leonard Driscoll
- Suspect Your Local Police
(1976)
... Leonard Driscoll
- Return of the Lion
(1976)
... Leonard Driscoll
- Targets
(1976)
... Leonard Driscoll
- Buffalo Bill Rides Again
(1976)
... Leonard Driscoll
- Eight-Nine-Ten, You're Dead
(1976)
... Leonard Driscoll
1975-1976
Harry O
(TV Series)
Minister / District Attorney / Ben Loretz
Minister / District Attorney / Ben Loretz
- The Mysterious Case of Lester and Dr. Fong
(1976)
... Minister
- Anatomy of a Frame
(1975)
... District Attorney
- Silent Kill
(1975)
... Ben Loretz
1974
The Magician
(TV Series)
Peter Hayden
Peter Hayden
- The Illusion of the Deadly Conglomerate
(1974)
... Peter Hayden
1973
Banacek
(TV Series)
Dr. Stahl
Dr. Stahl
- If Max Is So Smart, Why Doesn't He Tell Us Where He Is?
(1973)
... Dr. Stahl
1970-1972
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Horace Kingston / Mr. Cambeau
Horace Kingston / Mr. Cambeau
- The Bucket Dog
(1972)
... Horace Kingston
- Danger Road
(1970)
... Mr. Cambeau
1972
Lassie
(TV Series)
Captain Matt Taylor
Captain Matt Taylor
- Peace Is Our Profession: Part 3
(1972)
... Captain Matt Taylor
1970-1971
Green Acres
(TV Series)
Pilot / Dr. Hoffman / Aide to the Governor / ...
Pilot / Dr. Hoffman / Aide to the Governor / ...
- Hawaiian Honeymoon
(1971)
... Pilot
- Lisa the Psychologist
(1971)
... Dr. Hoffman
- King Oliver I
(1971)
... Aide to the Governor
- Oliver's Double
(1970)
... Lt. Olson
1970
San Francisco International Airport
(TV Series)
Colonel Wilkins
Colonel Wilkins
- Emergency Alert
(1970)
... Colonel Wilkins
1969
The High Chaparral
(TV Series)
Lafe Croswell / Jack Simmons
Lafe Croswell / Jack Simmons
- The Little Thieves
(1969)
... Lafe Croswell
- No Bugles, No Drums
(1969)
... Jack Simmons
1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.
(TV Series)
Paul Berwick
Paul Berwick
- Don't Ignore the Miracles
(1969)
... Paul Berwick
1957-1967
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Frank Dawson / Jim Colton / Bob Fellowes / ...
Frank Dawson / Jim Colton / Bob Fellowes / ...
- ITV Summer Playhouse #1: The Sleeping Partner
(1967)
... Frank Dawson
- The Touch of a Dead Hand
(1963)
... Jim Colton
- Danger Zone
(1963)
... Bob Fellowes
- Double Indemnity
(1960)
... Walter Neff
- Ebb Tide
(1959)
... Capt. Davis
1965-1966
The Saint
(TV Series)
Foots Fortunati / Ralph Damien
Foots Fortunati / Ralph Damien
- Interlude in Venice
(1966)
... Foots Fortunati
- The Happy Suicide
(1965)
... Ralph Damien
1965-1966
Mogul
(TV Series)
Brian Skinner / Al Stevens
Brian Skinner / Al Stevens
- There's Nothing Like the Great Outdoors
(1966)
... Brian Skinner
- Kelly's Eye
(1965)
... Al Stevens
1964
Emergency-Ward 10
(TV Series)
Mr. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
- Episode #1.769
(1964)
... Mr. Simmons
- Episode #1.768
(1964)
... Mr. Simmons
- Episode #1.767
(1964)
... Mr. Simmons
- Episode #1.765
(1964)
... Mr. Simmons
- Episode #1.764
(1964)
... Mr. Simmons
1963
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Vince Warren
Vince Warren
- Incident at Midnight
(1963)
... Vince Warren
1957-1960
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Sergeant O'Hara / Ed Norman
Sergeant O'Hara / Ed Norman
- Rain
(1960)
... Sergeant O'Hara
- The Cake Baker
(1960)
... Ed Norman
- Catch a Falling Star
(1957)
1960
Danger Man
(TV Series)
James Carpenter / Oscar Schumak
James Carpenter / Oscar Schumak
- The Prisoner
(1960)
... James Carpenter / Oscar Schumak
1957-1960
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Ralph / Mr. Black / Sam / ...
Ralph / Mr. Black / Sam / ...
- Other People's Houses
(1960)
... Ralph
- The Staring Match
(1957)
... Mr. Black
- Six Stayed the Night
(1957)
... Sam
- Cat and Mouse
(1957)
... Judson
1953-1959
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Dr. David Coleman / Lt. Barney Greenwald / Tallien Cabarrus
Dr. David Coleman / Lt. Barney Greenwald / Tallien Cabarrus
- No Deadly Medicine
(1959)
... Dr. David Coleman
- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
(1958)
... Lt. Barney Greenwald
- The Public Prosecutor
(1953)
... Tallien Cabarrus
1958
Television World Theatre
(TV Series)
Dr. Edmund 'Ned' Darrell
Dr. Edmund 'Ned' Darrell
- Strange Interlude: Part 2
(1958)
... Dr. Edmund 'Ned' Darrell
- Strange Interlude: Part 1
(1958)
... Dr. Edmund 'Ned' Darrell
1957
The Schirmer Inheritance
(TV Series)
George Carey
George Carey
- Episode #1.6
(1957)
... George Carey
- Episode #1.5
(1957)
... George Carey
- Episode #1.4
(1957)
... George Carey
- Episode #1.3
(1957)
... George Carey
- Episode #1.2
(1957)
... George Carey
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(1954-55) Stage: Appeared in John Patrick's and Vern J. Sneider's play, "The Teahouse of the August Moon," at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England, with Eli Wallach, Marlene, Dickie Henderson, John Bushelle, Lionel Murton and Gaylord Cavallaro in the cast. Robert Lewis was director. See more »Alternate Names:
William SylvestorHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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