Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 30, 1897
Died
May 28, 1969 (age 71)
Place of Birth
Clydach, Swansea, Wales, UK
Rhys Williams
Biography
Rhys Williams (31 December 1897 – 28 May 1969) was a Welsh character actor in films and television, whose career spanned several decades.
Known For
TV
Perry Mason
Rufus Varner
1957
TV
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Chester Wayne
1961
TV
Wagon Train
Angus Breck
1957
TV
Mannix
1967
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Judge Cranston
1960
TV
Mission: Impossible
Prime Minister Ferenc Larya
1966
TV
The Rifleman
1958
TV
Maverick
1957
TV
Studio One
1948
TV
Climax!
Lieutenant Jamison
1954
TV
The F.B.I.
Mr. Ferguson
1965
TV
The F.B.I.
Dean Vincent Sutherland
1965
TV
The Invaders
Professor Hellman
1967
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Stage Manager
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Raikes
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Bum
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Watchman
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Sidney
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Mr. Peck
1952
TV
Peter Gunn
1958
Filmography
1970FilmSkullduggeryas Judge Draper1967TVMannix1967TVThe Invadersas Professor Hellman1966FilmBrigadoonas Andrew McLaren1966TVMission: Impossibleas Prime Minister Ferenc Larya1966FilmOur Man Flintas Dr. Krupov1965TVThe F.B.I.as Mr. Ferguson1965FilmThe Sons of Katie Elderas Charlie Bob Striker1964TVProfiles in Courageas William Hutchinson1961TVDr. Kildareas Dr. Chester Wayne1960FilmMidnight Laceas Victor Elliot1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Judge Cranston1959TVPhilip Marlowe1959TVAdventures in Paradiseas Ogden Bartholomae1959TVThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas Dr. Maynard Russell1959TVRiverboatas Josiah Cragg1958TV77 Sunset Strip1958TVThe Rifleman1958TVThe Further Adventures of Ellery Queenas Doctor1958TVThe Donna Reed Show1958TVPeter Gunn1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Dr. Horton1958FilmMerry Andrewas Constable1957FilmRaintree Countyas Ezra Gray1957TVTrackdown1957TVMaverick1957TVPerry Masonas Rufus Varner1957TVWagon Trainas Angus Breck1957FilmThe Restless Breedas Reverend Simmons1956FilmThe Desperados Are in Townas Jud Collins1956FilmThe Bossas Stanley Millard1956FilmNightmareas Deputy Torrence1956FilmThe Fastest Gun Aliveas Brian Tibbs1956FilmMohawkas Clem Jones1955TVAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Mr. Summers1955TVKings Row1955FilmThe King's Thiefas Turnkey1955FilmThe Scarlet Coatas Peter Andre1955FilmThe Kentuckianas Constable1955FilmHow to Be Very, Very Popularas Cedric Flagg1955FilmMany Rivers to Crossas Lige Blake1955FilmBattle Cryas Enoch Rogers1955TVThe Millionaireas Wilbur T. Gerrold1954FilmThere's No Business Like Show Businessas Father Dineen1954TVClimax!as Lieutenant Jamison1954FilmThe Black Shield of Falworthas Diccon Bowman1954FilmJohnny Guitaras Mr. Andrews1953FilmMan in the Atticas William Harley1953FilmBad for Each Otheras Doc Scobee1953TVThe Man Behind the Badge1953TVThe Danny Thomas Showas Jerry Harris1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Professor Green1953FilmJulius Caesaras Lucilius1953FilmScandal at Scourieas Bill Swazey1953TVGeneral Electric Theater1953FilmMeet Me at the Fairas Pete McCoy1952FilmPlymouth Adventureas Mr. Weston1952FilmThe World in His Armsas Eben Cleggett1952TVCavalcade of Americaas William Armstrong1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Stage Manager1952TVAdventures of Supermanas Macy1952FilmLes Miserablesas Brevet1952FilmCarbine Williamsas Redwick Karson1952FilmMutinyas Redlegs1952FilmOkinawaas Robby Roberg1952FilmCrossroads - U.S.A.as Joe Kearns1951FilmThe Light Touchas Mr. MacWade1951FilmThe Son of Dr. Jekyllas Michaels, Butler1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars1951FilmThe Law and the Ladyas Inspector McGraw1951FilmNever Trust a Gambleras Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy1951FilmMillion Dollar Pursuitas Waxman 'Waxey' Wilk1951FilmLightning Strikes Twiceas Father Paul1951FilmThe Sword of Monte Cristoas Mayor of Varonne1950FilmCalifornia Passageas John Norris1950FilmOne Too Manyas Michael Sullivan1950TVLux Video Theatreas Melling1950FilmKiss Tomorrow Goodbyeas Vic Mason1950FilmDevil's Doorwayas Scotty MacDougall1950FilmThe Showdownas Chokecherry1950FilmTyrant of the Seaas William Blake1949FilmThe Inspector Generalas Inspector General1949FilmFighting Man of the Plainsas Chandler Leach1949FilmTokyo Joeas Colonel Dahlgren1949FilmThe Crooked Wayas Lieutenant Joe Williams1949FilmBad Boyas Arnold Strawn1948FilmHills of Homeas Mr. Milton1948TVStudio One1948FilmThe Black Arrowas Bennet Hatch1948FilmTenth Avenue Angelas Blind Mac1947FilmIf Winter Comesas Mr. William Bright1947FilmThe Trouble with Womenas Judge1947FilmMoss Roseas Deputy Inspector Evans1947FilmThe Farmer's Daughteras Adolph Petree1947FilmEasy Come, Easy Goas Priest1946FilmCross My Heartas Prosecutor1946FilmThe Imperfect Ladyas Inspector Carston1946FilmThe Strange Womanas Deacon Adams1946FilmSo Goes My Loveas Magel1946FilmThe Spiral Staircaseas Mr. Oates1945FilmThe Bells of St. Mary'sas Dr. McKay1945FilmVoice of the Whistleras Ernie Sparrow1945FilmYou Came Alongas Col. Stubbs1945FilmBlood on the Sunas Joseph Cassell1945FilmThe Corn Is Greenas Mr. Jones1943FilmNo Time for Loveas Clancy (uncredited)1942FilmRandom Harvestas Sam1942FilmUnderground Agentas Henry Miller1942FilmGentleman Jimas Harry Watson1942FilmCairoas Strange man1942FilmMrs. Miniveras Horace1942FilmEagle Squadronas Sgt. Johns1942FilmThis Above Allas Sergeant1942FilmRemember Pearl Harboras Señor 'Andy' Anderson1941FilmHow Green Was My Valleyas Dai Bando