William Forrest
Acting
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
Acting171
movieThe November Plan
1977
Noel Crosman, Sr.
movieBilly the Kid Versus Dracula
1966
James Underhill
movieSpy Smasher Returns
1966
Gerald Douglas (uncredited)
movieCheyenne Autumn
1964
Senator (uncredited)
movieGood Neighbor Sam
1964
Millard Mellner
tvThe Beverly Hillbillies
1962
John Canady
movieOne-Eyed Jacks
1961
Banker
tvMy Three Sons
1960
Ed Hoffman
tvHawaiian Eye
1959
Club President
tvBonanza
1959
Mine Owner
movieThe Horse Soldiers
1959
Gen. Steve Hurlburt
movieThe Last Hurrah
1958
Dr. Tom (uncredited) / Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)
tv77 Sunset Strip
1958
Graham
tvMaverick
1957
Laramie Banker / Roland
tvM Squad
1957
Mr. Manning
movieBand of Angels
1957
Aaron Starr, Amantha's father
movieLoving You
1957
Mr. Jessup
movieSweet Smell of Success
1957
Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
movieThe Monster That Challenged the World
1957
Admiral Greenhouse
movieThe Wings of Eagles
1957
Admiral Gooding (uncredited)
movieYou Can't Run Away from It
1956
Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
movieWalk the Proud Land
1956
Mr. Dennison (uncredited)
moviePardners
1956
Hocker (uncredited)
tvScreen Director's Playhouse
1955
Mr. Green
movieThe Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
1955
Simpson (uncredited)
movieFrancis in the Navy
1955
Admiral
movieAin't Misbehavin'
1955
Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)
movieRage at Dawn
1955
Wiilliam Peterson
movieNew York Confidential
1955
Paul Williamson
tvThe Millionaire
1955
Quimby
tvThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Doctor (uncredited)
tvThe Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
1954
Major Swanson
tvDecember Bride
1954
Harry Howard
tvPublic Defender
1954
Mr. Berger / D.A. Paul Adair
movieThe Eddie Cantor Story
1953
Florenz Ziegfeld
moviePrivate Eyes
1953
John Graham
tvLetter to Loretta
1953
Judge / Mr. Bruckner
movieInvaders from Mars
1953
Col. Mayberry
movieWinning of the West
1953
John Randolph
tvCavalcade of America
1952
Dr. Sam Halleck
movieNight Without Sleep
1952
Mr. Carter (Uncredited)
tvFour Star Playhouse
1952
Wilke / Sam Rogers / Charlie / Judge / Mr. Colter
tvAdventures of Superman
1952
Mr. Crane
movieThe Rose Bowl Story
1952
James Otis
movieDeadline - U.S.A.
1952
Mr. Greene (uncredited)
movieBelles on Their Toes
1952
Col. Putnam (uncredited)
movieI'll See You in My Dreams
1951
Florenz Ziegfeld
movieFlight to Mars
1951
General (uncredited)
movieThe Sea Hornet
1951
Lt. Commander
movieThe Racket
1951
Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)
tvSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Wells Fargo Chief
movieSmuggler's Gold
1951
Arthur Rayburn
movieGasoline Alley
1951
Hacker
movieHunt the Man Down
1950
J.P. Knight (uncredited)
movieSquare Dance Katy
1950
Businessman
movieThe Good Humor Man
1950
Mr. Lankford (uncredited)
movieThe Story of Seabiscuit
1949
Thomas Milford
movieThe Devil's Henchmen
1949
Anderson
tvThe Lone Ranger
1949
Sheriff Taylor
movieIn the Good Old Summertime
1949
Announcer (uncredited)
movieArson, Inc.
1949
Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator
movieRace Street
1948
Nick Walters
movieThe Gentleman from Nowhere
1948
Henry Thompson
movieMystery in Mexico
1948
Insurance Company Boss
movieFort Apache
1948
Reporter (uncredited)
movieTrapped by Boston Blackie
1948
Mason Carter
movieWho Killed Doc Robbin?
1948
Reporter (uncredited)
movieThree Daring Daughters
1948
Ship Captain (uncredited)
movieAlias a Gentleman
1948
Carruthers
movieThe Senator Was Indiscreet
1947
U.S. Officer
movieDevil Ship
1947
Evans
movieBlondie in the Dough
1947
Robert " Bob " Dixon
movieThe Spirit of West Point
1947
Dr. Felix Blanchard
movieThe Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947
Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)
movieMiracle on 34th Street
1947
Dr. Rogers (uncredited)
movieThe Corpse Came C.O.D.
1947
Lance Fowler
movieSarge Goes to College
1947
Col. Winters
movieThe Guilt of Janet Ames
1947
(uncredited)
movieThe Devil On Wheels
1947
Judge Roger Tanner
movieBlind Spot
1947
Henry Small
movieDead Reckoning
1946
Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)
movieNobody Lives Forever
1946
Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)
movieThe Well Groomed Bride
1946
James Smith
movieMeet Me on Broadway
1946
Dwight Ferris (uncredited)
movieTars and Spars
1946
Commander (uncredited)
moviePurity Squad
1945
Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
movieGirls of the Big House
1945
District Attorney
movieBehind City Lights
1945
Detective Peterson
movieAnchors Aweigh
1945
Movie Director (uncredited)
movieRoad to Alcatraz
1945
Charles Cantrell
movieGangs of the Waterfront
1945
Dist. Atty. Brady
movieThe Caribbean Mystery
1945
Col. Lane
movieGod Is My Co-Pilot
1945
Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
movieSalty O'Rourke
1945
Racing Secretary
movieAdventures of Kitty O'Day
1945
Sauter (as Bill Forrest)
movieHere Come the Waves
1944
Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
movieThe Doughgirls
1944
Forbes
movieLaura
1944
Important Client (uncredited)
movieStrange Affair
1944
Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)
movieAbroad with Two Yanks
1944
Col. Hart
movieWilson
1944
Minor Role (uncredited)
movieMr. Skeffington
1944
Clinton (uncredited)
movieFollow the Boys
1944
Col. Edward Dobbs (uncredited)
movieFour Jills in a Jeep
1944
Officer (uncredited)
Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts
1944
Colonel
movieThe Fighting Seabees
1944
Lt. Tom Kerrick
movieThe Masked Marvel
1943
Martin Crane
movieCorvette K-225
1943
Commander Manning (uncredited) / Commander Manning
movieSo Proudly We Hail
1943
Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)
movieDu Barry Was a Lady
1943
Guard Captain (uncredited)
movieGood Luck, Mr. Yates
1943
Thurston
movieAction in the North Atlantic
1943
Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
movieFor God and Country
1943
Commander at New Guinea
movieMission to Moscow
1943
American Newsman (uncredited)
movieFlight for Freedom
1943
Vice-Consul (uncredited)
movieAir Force
1943
Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)
movieIt Ain't Hay
1943
Banker (uncredited)
movieReconnaissance Pilot
1943
Colonel Henry
movieThe Hard Way
1943
'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
movieThe Adventures of Smilin' Jack
1943
Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]
movieMug Town
1942
District Attorney
moviePriorities on Parade
1942
Col. Reeves
movieMy Favorite Spy
1942
Captain Green
movieSpy Ship
1942
Martin Oster
movieMoontide
1942
Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)
movieMeet the Stewarts
1942
Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)
movieIn This Our Life
1942
Forest Ranger
movieTarzan's New York Adventure
1942
Inspector at Airport (uncredited)
movieHello, Annapolis
1942
Lt. Burns
movieSpy Smasher
1942
Thornton (uncredited)
movieJoe Smith, American
1942
August 'Gus' Stoffen
moviePardon My Stripes
1942
Prosecutor (uncredited)
movieA Date with the Falcon
1942
Ward (uncredited)
movieKeep 'Em Flying
1941
Colonel
movieThey Died with Their Boots On
1941
Adjutant (uncredited)
movieSergeant York
1941
Officer (uncredited)
movieOf Pups and Puzzles
1941
Psychologist (uncredited)
movieThe Pittsburgh Kid
1941
(uncredited)
movieHere Comes Mr. Jordan
1941
Reporter (uncredited)
movieMeet John Doe
1941
Governor's Associate (uncredited)
movieThe Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
1941
Vic Hilton
movieFlight from Destiny
1941
Prentiss
movieRespect the Law
1941
Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy
movieA Volta do Besouro Verde
1940
Frederick Harper
movieThe Secret Seven
1940
Mr. Brooks
movieThe Man Who Talked Too Much
1940
Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene
movieWomen in Hiding
1940
Investigator (uncredited)
movieThe Lone Wolf Meets a Lady
1940
Arthur Trent
movieAlice in Movieland
1940
2nd Director (uncredited)