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William Windom (1923–2012)
A man of all mediums, this veteran, Manhattan-born character actor was named after his great-grandfather, Lincolnesque Congressman William Windom. Born in 1923, the son of Paul Windom, an architect, and the former Isobel Wells Peckham, Bill attended Williams College and the University of Kentucky, among others, before serving in the Army during ...
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Actor (253 credits)
2004
Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II
(TV Series)
Commodore Decker
Commodore Decker
- In Harm's Way
(2004)
... Commodore Decker
2002
JAG
(TV Series)
Former Chief of Naval Operations
Former Chief of Naval Operations
- Need to Know
(2002)
... Former Chief of Naval Operations
1985-1996
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Dr. Seth Hazlitt / Attorney Sam Breen
Dr. Seth Hazlitt / Attorney Sam Breen
- What You Don't Know Can Kill You
(1996)
... Dr. Seth Hazlitt
- Race to Death
(1996)
... Dr. Seth Hazlitt
- Evidence of Malice
(1996)
... Dr. Seth Hazlitt
- Murder in Tempo
(1996)
... Dr. Seth Hazlitt
- Home Care
(1995)
... Dr. Seth Hazlitt
1993-1994
Sonic the Hedgehog
(TV Series)
Uncle Chuck
Uncle Chuck
- The Doomsday Project
(1994)
... Uncle Chuck (voice)
- Spyhog
(1994)
... Uncle Chuck (voice)
- Drood Henge
(1994)
... Uncle Chuck (voice)
- Cry of the Wolf
(1994)
... Uncle Chuck (voice, credit only)
- The Odd Couple/Ro-Becca
(1994)
... Uncle Chuck (voice, credit only)
1992
Batman: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
Ethan Clark
Ethan Clark
- Prophecy of Doom
(1992)
... Ethan Clark (voice)
1990-1991
Parenthood
(TV Series)
Frank Buckman
Frank Buckman
- Fun for Kids
(1991)
... Frank Buckman
- Gil vs. the Deck
(1990)
... Frank Buckman
- Thanksgiving with a T That Rhymes with B That Stands for Basketball
(1990)
... Frank Buckman
- Take My Parents, Please
(1990)
... Frank Buckman
- Small Surprises
(1990)
... Frank Buckman
1991
The Fanelli Boys
(TV Series)
Ernie
Ernie
- The Wedding: Part 2
(1991)
... Ernie
- The Wedding: Part 1
(1991)
... Ernie
1990
Amen
(TV Series)
Santa / Nick St. Nicholas
Santa / Nick St. Nicholas
- Miracle on 134th Street: Part 2
(1990)
... Santa
- Miracle on 134th Street: Part 1
(1990)
... Nick St. Nicholas
1987
Sky Commanders
(TV Series)
'Cutter' Kling
'Cutter' Kling
- Back in the Fold
(1987)
... 'Cutter' Kling (voice)
- Assault on Raider Stronghold
(1987)
... 'Cutter' Kling (voice)
1987
Square One Television
(TV Series)
Judge Hoffman
Judge Hoffman
- Episode #1.20
(1987)
... Judge Hoffman
- Episode #1.19
(1987)
... Judge Hoffman
- Episode #1.18
(1987)
... Judge Hoffman
1987
Mathnet
(TV Series)
Judge Herman Hoffman
Judge Herman Hoffman
- The Trial of George Frankly
(1987)
... Judge Herman Hoffman
1986
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Captain James T. Lyle
Captain James T. Lyle
- All Thieves on Deck
(1986)
... Captain James T. Lyle
1985
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
James Maxwell
James Maxwell
- Surprise on Seagull Beach
(1985)
... James Maxwell
1985
Highway to Heaven
(TV Series)
Reverend David Stearns
Reverend David Stearns
- A Child of God
(1985)
... Reverend David Stearns
1984
Pink Panther and Sons
(TV Series)
Additional Voices
Additional Voices
- Panky's Pet
(1984)
... Additional Voices (voice)
1984
Hunter
(TV Series)
Commissioner Larry Crenshaw
Commissioner Larry Crenshaw
- The Hot Grounder
(1984)
... Commissioner Larry Crenshaw
1984
The Yellow Rose
(TV Series)
Mayor Virgil Mapes
Mayor Virgil Mapes
- The Far Side of Fear
(1984)
... Mayor Virgil Mapes
- Villa's Gold
(1984)
... Mayor Virgil Mapes
1984
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Dr. Lloyd Tyler - Chief of Surgery
Dr. Lloyd Tyler - Chief of Surgery
- Under the Knife
(1984)
... Dr. Lloyd Tyler - Chief of Surgery
1984
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Charlie Halloran
Charlie Halloran
- In Sickness and in Health
(1984)
... Charlie Halloran
1983
Automan
(TV Series)
Judge Alexander Farnsworth
Judge Alexander Farnsworth
- Staying Alive While Running a High Flashdance Fever
(1983)
... Judge Alexander Farnsworth
1982-1983
Matt Houston
(TV Series)
Dr. Walter Belkamp
Dr. Walter Belkamp
- Heritage
(1983)
... Dr. Walter Belkamp
- The Good Doctor
(1982)
... Dr. Walter Belkamp
1983
The Greatest American Hero
(TV Series)
Henry Williams
Henry Williams
- Live at Eleven
(1983)
... Henry Williams
1979-1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Bill Kelly / Harold Wallingford
Bill Kelly / Harold Wallingford
- The Captain's Replacement/Sly as a Fox/Here Comes the Bride - Maybe
(1983)
... Harold Wallingford
1979-1982
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Theodore Rankin / Harry Duvall
Theodore Rankin / Harry Duvall
- You Pays Your Money
(1982)
... Theodore Rankin
- Taxi in the Rain
(1979)
... Harry Duvall
1982
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Bill Ackland
Bill Ackland
- Daddy's Little Girl/The Whistle
(1982)
... Bill Ackland
1975-1981
Barney Miller
(TV Series)
Cellmate / George Webber
Cellmate / George Webber
- Contempt: Part 2
(1981)
... Cellmate (voice)
- Contempt: Part 1
(1981)
... Cellmate (voice)
- Doomsday
(1975)
... George Webber
1981
Walking Tall
(TV Series)
Matthew Whittaker
Matthew Whittaker
- The Protectors of the People
(1981)
... Matthew Whittaker
1980
Dallas
(TV Series)
Amos Krebbs
Amos Krebbs
- The Fourth Son
(1980)
... Amos Krebbs
- The Venezuelan Connection
(1980)
... Amos Krebbs
1979
Blind Ambition
(TV Mini-Series)
Richard Kleindienst
Richard Kleindienst
- Part IV
(1979)
... Richard Kleindienst
- Part III
(1979)
... Richard Kleindienst
- Part II
(1979)
... Richard Kleindienst
- Part I
(1979)
... Richard Kleindienst
1979
Brothers and Sisters
(TV Mini-Series)
Larry Krandall
Larry Krandall
- Truth or Consequences
(1979)
... Larry Krandall
- Main Event
(1979)
... Larry Krandall
- Save the Monkey
(1979)
... Larry Krandall
- Spring Vacation
(1979)
... Larry Krandall
- Love and Marriage
(1979)
... Larry Krandall
1977
The Oregon Trail
(TV Series)
Packy
Packy
- The Last Game
(1977)
... Packy
- Hard Ride Home
(1977)
... Packy
1974-1977
Police Woman
(TV Series)
Silky Chamberlain / Ted Adrian
Silky Chamberlain / Ted Adrian
- Silky Chamberlain
(1977)
... Silky Chamberlain
- The Beautiful Die Young
(1974)
... Ted Adrian
1977
Seventh Avenue
(TV Mini-Series)
John Meyers
John Meyers
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... John Meyers
- Episode #1.2
(1977)
... John Meyers
- Episode #1.1
(1977)
... John Meyers
1974-1977
McMillan & Wife
(TV Series)
Whalen / Ted Hoffenstein
Whalen / Ted Hoffenstein
- Philip's Game
(1977)
... Whalen
- The Game of Survival
(1974)
... Ted Hoffenstein
1976
Once an Eagle
(TV Mini-Series)
Gen. Duke kPulleyne
Gen. Duke kPulleyne
- Part 4
(1976)
... Gen. Duke kPulleyne
- Part 3
(1976)
... Gen. Duke kPulleyne
- Part 2
(1976)
... Gen. Duke kPulleyne
- Part 1
(1976)
... Gen. Duke kPulleyne
1976
The Feather and Father Gang
(TV Series)
General Northrup
General Northrup
- Two-Star Killer
(1976)
... General Northrup
1970-1976
Insight
(TV Series)
Father (God) / Thanatos Society Director Todd / Mr. Clark
Father (God) / Thanatos Society Director Todd / Mr. Clark
- Jesus B.C.
(1976)
... Father (God)
- When You See Arcturus
(1974)
... Thanatos Society Director Todd
- The Dangerous Airs of Amy Clark
(1970)
... Mr. Clark
1969-1976
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Crail / Dr. Brandon Gillette / Dr. Charles Nolan / ...
Crail / Dr. Brandon Gillette / Dr. Charles Nolan / ...
- If Wishes Were Horses
(1976)
... Crail
- Broken Image
(1973)
... Dr. Brandon Gillette
- Vision of Doom
(1972)
... Dr. Charles Nolan
- Blood Line
(1971)
... Nick McCrae
- U.M.C.
(1969)
... Raymond Hanson
1972-1976
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Monsignior Frank Carruthers / John Kovic / Russell L. 'Russ' Rankin
Monsignior Frank Carruthers / John Kovic / Russell L. 'Russ' Rankin
- Requiem for Murder
(1976)
... Monsignior Frank Carruthers
- Letters from the Grave
(1975)
... John Kovic
- 45 Minutes from Home
(1972)
... Russell L. 'Russ' Rankin
1975
Doctors' Hospital
(TV Series)
Dr. Ralph Keyes
Dr. Ralph Keyes
- Surgeon, Heal Thyself
(1975)
... Dr. Ralph Keyes
1974-1975
Petrocelli
(TV Series)
Alan Brewster / Alex Mayberry
Alan Brewster / Alex Mayberry
- Shadow of Fear
(1975)
... Alan Brewster
- The Golden Cage
(1974)
... Alex Mayberry
1968-1975
Mannix
(TV Series)
George Kane / Nils Sanderson / Calvin Norris
George Kane / Nils Sanderson / Calvin Norris
- Hardball
(1975)
... George Kane
- Shadow of a Man
(1969)
... Nils Sanderson
- The Girl in the Frame
(1968)
... Calvin Norris
1969-1974
Hawaii Five-O
(TV Series)
Harlan Henderson / Ossie Connors
Harlan Henderson / Ossie Connors
- Bomb, Bomb, Who's Got the Bomb?
(1974)
... Harlan Henderson
- Which Way Did They Go?
(1969)
... Ossie Connors
1973-1974
The Girl with Something Extra
(TV Series)
Stuart Kline
Stuart Kline
- The Sour Grapevine
(1974)
... Stuart Kline
- The Greening of Aunt Fran
(1974)
... Stuart Kline
- No Benefit of Doubt
(1973)
... Stuart Kline
1967-1973
Mission: Impossible
(TV Series)
Paul Mitchell / Stu Gorman / Alex Cresnic / ...
Paul Mitchell / Stu Gorman / Alex Cresnic / ...
- The Fighter
(1973)
... Paul Mitchell
- Blues
(1971)
... Stu Gorman
- The Widow
(1967)
... Alex Cresnic
- The Train
(1967)
... Deputy Premier Milos Pavel
1966-1972
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
David Roger Spiers / Elias Devon / Howard Dale Converse / ...
David Roger Spiers / Elias Devon / Howard Dale Converse / ...
- The Jug-Marker
(1972)
... Elias Devon
- The Nightmare
(1968)
... Howard Dale Converse
- By Force and Violence: Part 2
(1967)
... David Roger Spiers
- By Force and Violence: Part 1
(1967)
... David Roger Spiers
- The Assassin
(1966)
... Anton Christopher
1970-1972
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Hubert Kreitman (segment "Love and the Ghost") / Charlie (segment "Love and the Television Weekend") / Harrison (segment "Love and the Visitor")
Hubert Kreitman (segment "Love and the Ghost") / Charlie (segment "Love and the Television Weekend") / Harrison (segment "Love and the Visitor")
- Love and the Ghost/Love and the Out-of-Town Client/Love and the Secret Habit
(1972)
... Hubert Kreitman (segment "Love and the Ghost")
- Love and the Ledge/Love and the See-Through Man/Love and the Television Weekend/Love and the Waterbed
(1971)
... Charlie (segment "Love and the Television Weekend")
- Love and the Elopement/Love and the Visitor
(1970)
... Harrison (segment "Love and the Visitor")
1961-1972
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Ira Spratt / Hill / Lee Sharkey
Ira Spratt / Hill / Lee Sharkey
- The Judgement
(1972)
... Ira Spratt
- False Front
(1962)
... Hill
- Nina's Revenge
(1961)
... Lee Sharkey
1971-1972
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Professor Putman (segment "Little Girl Lost") / Sales Director Randy Lane (segment "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar")
Professor Putman (segment "Little Girl Lost") / Sales Director Randy Lane (segment "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar")
- The Caterpillar/Little Girl Lost
(1972)
... Professor Putman (segment "Little Girl Lost")
- They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar/The Last Laurel
(1971)
... Sales Director Randy Lane (segment "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar")
1968-1972
Ironside
(TV Series)
Judge Lawrence Van Buren / Eldon Chase
Judge Lawrence Van Buren / Eldon Chase
- Achilles' Heel
(1972)
... Judge Lawrence Van Buren
- Trip to Hashbury
(1968)
... Eldon Chase
1971
The Waltons
(TV Series)
Charlie Snead
Charlie Snead
- The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
(1971)
... Charlie Snead
1971
Alias Smith and Jones
(TV Series)
Jeremiah Daley
Jeremiah Daley
- Wrong Train to Brimstone
(1971)
... Jeremiah Daley
1967-1971
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Foster Bonham / Joss Cardine / Chick Mead / ...
Foster Bonham / Joss Cardine / Chick Mead / ...
- The Politician
(1971)
... Foster Bonham
- Halfway Back from Hell
(1969)
... Joss Cardine
- The Orchard
(1968)
... Chick Mead
- To Bear Witness
(1967)
... Arthur Blanton
1968-1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
D.W. / Charlie Ross
D.W. / Charlie Ross
- The Time Is Now
(1970)
... D.W.
- Lola in Lipstick
(1968)
... Charlie Ross
1969-1970
My World and Welcome to It
(TV Series)
John Monroe
John Monroe
- Child's Play
(1970)
... John Monroe
- Monroe the Mysogynist
(1970)
... John Monroe
- The Fourth Estate
(1970)
... John Monroe
- The Wooing of Mr. Monroe
(1970)
... John Monroe
- Rules for a Happy Marriage
(1970)
... John Monroe
1967
Dundee and the Culhane
(TV Series)
Robert Campbell
Robert Campbell
- The Thy Brother's Keeper Brief
(1967)
... Robert Campbell
1967
The Invaders
(TV Series)
Michael Tressider / Major Rick Graves
Michael Tressider / Major Rick Graves
- Summit Meeting: Part II
(1967)
... Michael Tressider
- Summit Meeting: Part I
(1967)
... Michael Tressider
- Doomsday Minus One
(1967)
... Major Rick Graves
1967
The Fugitive
(TV Series)
Professor Fritz Simpson
Professor Fritz Simpson
- The Ivy Maze
(1967)
... Professor Fritz Simpson
1966
The Wild Wild West
(TV Series)
Ben Victor
Ben Victor
- The Night of the Flying Pie Plate
(1966)
... Ben Victor
1966
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Lt. Col. Bill Christy
Lt. Col. Bill Christy
- Gauntlet of Fire
(1966)
... Lt. Col. Bill Christy
1963-1966
The Farmer's Daughter
(TV Series)
Congressman Glen Morley
Congressman Glen Morley
- Half an Anniversary
(1966)
... Congressman Glen Morley
- Is He or Isn't He?
(1966)
... Congressman Glen Morley
- The Wife of Your Friend May Not Be a Friend of Your Wife
(1966)
... Congressman Glen Morley
- My Papa, the Politican
(1966)
... Congressman Glen Morley
- The Last to Know
(1966)
... Congressman Glen Morley
1962-1963
77 Sunset Strip
(TV Series)
Cuthbert Carmichael / Calvin Otterman
Cuthbert Carmichael / Calvin Otterman
- The Checkmate Caper
(1963)
... Cuthbert Carmichael
- Mr. Bailey's Honeymoon
(1962)
... Calvin Otterman
1961-1963
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Dr. Wallman / The Major
Dr. Wallman / The Major
- Miniature
(1963)
... Dr. Wallman
- Five Characters in Search of an Exit
(1961)
... The Major (as Bill Windom)
1962
Follow the Sun
(TV Series)
Meredith St. John
Meredith St. John
- A Ghost in Her Gazebo
(1962)
... Meredith St. John
1961-1962
The Donna Reed Show
(TV Series)
David / Ed Corwin
David / Ed Corwin
- The Wide Open Spaces
(1962)
... David
- All Is Forgiven
(1961)
... Ed Corwin
1961-1962
Surfside 6
(TV Series)
Robby Brooks / Shrewdie
Robby Brooks / Shrewdie
- Anniversary Special
(1962)
... Robby Brooks
- The Affairs at Hotel Delight
(1961)
... Shrewdie
1951-1957
Robert Montgomery Presents
(TV Series)
- The Grand Prize
(1957)
- Tomorrow Is Forever
(1955)
- The Drifter
(1955)
- Kiss and Tell
(1951)
1955
Omnibus
(TV Series)
(segment "Henry Adams") / (segment "The Lives of Henry Adams and Charles Francis Adams Jr.")
- Henry Adams
(1955)
... (segment "Henry Adams")
- The Lives of Henry Adams and Charles Francis Adams Jr.
(1955)
... (segment "The Lives of Henry Adams and Charles Francis Adams Jr.")
1949
The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Tybalt
Tybalt
- Pretty Little Parlor
(1949)
- Romeo and Juliet
(1949)
... Tybalt
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(1970s) Stage: Toured colleges and universities performing in a one-man show, which, like his character in My World and Welcome to It (1969), was based on the works of James Thurber. See more »Alternate Names:
Bill WindomHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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[When asked by Johnny Carson on a 1971 show, why his classy series My World and Welcome to it was not renewed] He said simply: "We couldn't beat Gunsmoke, we could not beat Gunsmoke". See more »Trivia:
He's owned seven different small boats since 1953 and won numerous sailing trophies. See more »Nickname:
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