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William Sylvester(1922-1995)

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William Sylvester
Humanity finds a mysterious, obviously artificial object buried beneath the Lunar surface and, with the intelligent computer H.A.L. 9000, sets off on a quest.
Play trailer2:24
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
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William Sylvester was born on 31 January 1922 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Gorgo (1961) and Riding with Death (1976). He was previously married to Veronica Hurst and Sheila Sweet. He died on 25 January 1995 in Sacramento, California, USA.
BornJanuary 31, 1922
DiedJanuary 25, 1995(72)
BornJanuary 31, 1922
DiedJanuary 25, 1995(72)
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Ed Gilbert and William Sylvester in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
Maggie London and William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Kevin Scott and William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Chela Matthison, Kevin Scott, and William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Chela Matthison and William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Harry Fielder, William Sylvester, and Burnell Tucker in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Vivian Kubrick and William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Ed Bishop and William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Known for:

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey
8.3
  • Dr. Heywood R. Floyd
  • 1968
William Sylvester and Bill Travers in Gorgo (1961)
Gorgo
5.6
  • Sam Slade
  • 1961
Riding with Death (1976)
Riding with Death
1.9
TV Movie
  • Leonard Driscoll
  • 1976
Gemini Man (1976)
Gemini Man
6.3
TV Mini Series
  • Leonard Driscoll

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Actor

  • Jack Klugman in Quincy M.E. (1976)
    Quincy M.E.
    • David Stillwell
    • Randall Torgen
    • District Attorney Harrison ...
    • TV Series
    • 1977–1983
  • Gil Gerard and Erin Gray in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
    • Lt. General Preston Myers
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • First Family (1980)
    First Family
    • TV Commentator Howard
    • 1980
  • Greg Evigan in B.J. and the Bear (1978)
    B.J. and the Bear
    • Mr. Barclay
    • TV Series
    • 1980
  • Big Shamus, Little Shamus (1979)
    Big Shamus, Little Shamus
    • Nelson Milgrim
    • TV Series
    • 1979
  • Heaven Can Wait (1978)
    Heaven Can Wait
    • Nuclear Reporter
    • 1978
  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
    What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
    • Kelly
    • TV Series
    • 1978
  • Shaun Cassidy, Pamela Sue Martin, and Parker Stevenson in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
    The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
    • Martin Dettman
    • TV Series
    • 1977
  • Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)
    The Six Million Dollar Man
    • Prescott
    • Admiral Prescott
    • Frederick Collins
    • TV Series
    • 1975–1977
  • Gemini Man (1976)
    Gemini Man
    • Leonard Driscoll
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1976
  • Riding with Death (1976)
    Riding with Death
    • Leonard Driscoll
    • TV Movie
    • 1976
  • Dennis Weaver in McCloud (1970)
    McCloud
    • Jason Howard
    • TV Series
    • 1976
  • Eddie Albert, Robert Wagner, and Sharon Gless in Switch (1975)
    Switch
    • Ellis (as William Sylvestor)
    • TV Series
    • 1976
  • David Janssen in Harry O (1973)
    Harry O
    • Minister
    • District Attorney
    • Ben Loretz
    • TV Series
    • 1975–1976
  • Cannon (1971)
    Cannon
    • Elliot Markham
    • TV Series
    • 1976

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2001: A Space Odyssey
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2001: A Space Odyssey

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • William Sylvestor
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • January 31, 1922
    • Oakland, California, USA
  • Died
    • January 25, 1995
    • Sacramento, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Veronica Hurst1955 - 1966 (divorced, 3 children)
  • Other works
    (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.
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    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    Best known for his supporting role as Dr. Heywood Floyd in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).

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