
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 3, 1927
Died
December 20, 2004 (age 77)
Place of Birth
Akron - Ohio - USA
Also Known As
Harry William Boyett
Bill Boyett
William Boyett
Biography
William Boyett was born on January 3, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, USA as Harry William Boyett. He is known for his work on Adam-12 (1968), Hôpital Central (1963) and Highway Patrol (1955). He was married to Joan Reynolds and Willagene Wither. He died on December 29, 2004 in Mission Hills, California, USA.
Served in the Pacific with the US Navy during World War II.
After university and service in the military, he was in various stage productions in New York City and Los Angeles before he started working in television and movies.
Started acting on radio after winning a high school Shakespearean competition.
Attended the University of Southern California.
Born in Ohio, he was raised in Waco, Texas, before his family moved to Los Angeles in the early 1940s.
Children: Suzy and Kevin.
In the early 1950s, William Boyett was a weather forecaster (weatherman) on KCEN-TV Channel 6 in Waco-Temple TX.
Known For

TV
Knots Landing
Frank Kolbert
1979

TV
Sea Hunt
1958

TV
Family Affair
1966

TV
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lt. Dan Bell
1987

TV
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Policeman
1987

TV
Perry Mason
Motor Cop
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Pete Kelton
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Police Sgt. Ralph Reynolds
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Buck Osborn
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Otto Norden
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Police Officer
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Police Sergeant
1957

TV
Perry Mason
Detective
1957

TV
Family Ties
Policeman
1982

TV
The Love Boat
Joe Lujack
1977

TV
The A-Team
Nino's Catering
1983

TV
Knight Rider
Desk Sergeant
1982

TV
Night Court
Arresting Officer
1984

TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
Air Force General
1974

TV
Mannix
1967
Filmography
1995FilmTheodore Rexas Desk Sergeant1994FilmGirls in Prisonas Dr. Shainmark1994TVRebel Highwayas Dr. Shainmark1994FilmBlood Runas Briskin1992FilmNewsiesas Judge Movealong Monahan1991FilmThe Wish That Changed Christmasas Officer Jones (voice)1991FilmStraysas Dr. Lyle Sokol1991FilmThe Rocketeeras Government Liaison1990FilmGypsy Angelsas Mr. Allman1988TVDear Johnas Officer1987FilmThe Hiddenas Jonathan Miller1987TVStar Trek: The Next Generationas Lt. Dan Bell1986FilmNative Sonas Reporter #31986FilmThe Deliberate Strangeras Aspen Detective1985FilmThe Turkey Caperas Ranger Jones1985TVAmazing Storiesas Colonel Travis1985TVHell Town1984FilmWhich Witch is Which?as Ranger Jones1984FilmSam's Sonas Coach Sutter1984FilmGetting Physicalas Desk Sergeant1984TVNight Courtas Arresting Officer1983TVScarecrow and Mrs. King1983FilmSpace Raidersas Taggert1983TVThe A-Teamas Nino's Catering1982TVKnight Rideras Desk Sergeant1982TVFamily Tiesas Policeman1982TVHotel1982TVT. J. Hookeras Sgt. Roy Kavin1981TVSimon & Simon1981FilmBloody Birthday1979TVKnots Landingas Frank Kolbert1979FilmThe Golden Gate Murdersas Bridge Supervisor1979TVArchie Bunker's Place1979FilmWhen a Stranger Callsas Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)1979FilmIkeas Gen. Ward Hoffenberg1979TVIkeas Gen. Ward Hoffenberg1979TVTales of the Unexpectedas Simpson1978FilmConfessions of the D.A. Manas Sergeant 'Mac' MacDonald1978FilmEvery Girl Should Have Oneas Detective Rand1977TVThe Incredible Hulk1977TVThe Love Boatas Joe Lujack1977TVCHiPsas Rhodes1977FilmRosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Womenas Hannigan1976TVQuincy, M.E.1976TVGemini Man1976TVThe Bionic Woman1975FilmMobile Twoas Lt. Don Carter1974TVThe Rockford Filesas Sgt. Harvey Slate1974TVThe Six Million Dollar Manas Air Force General1972TVGhost Storyas The Foreman1972TVThe Rookies1972TVEmergency!1970FilmAirportas Jack Ingram1969FilmSam Whiskeyas Corporal1968TVAdam-12as Sergeant MacDonald1968FilmCocoonas Agent in Brent's Office1967TVMannix1967TVIronside1967TVThe Invadersas Tressider's Man1966TVFamily Affair1966TVBatmanas Policeman1965TVThe F.B.I.as Guide1965TVGet Smartas Skipper1965TVRun for Your Lifeas 2nd Detective1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as Policeman1963TVKraft Suspense Theatreas 1st Detective1963TVThe Outer Limitsas Co-Pilot Beeman1962FilmPeriod of Adjustmentas Trucker (uncredited)1962TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras The Young Policeman1962TVThe Virginianas Cadwell1961FilmRicochetas company clerk1961TVGunslingeras Roy Jessup1961TVMister Ed1960TVMy Three Sonsas Captain1960TVThe Chevy Mystery Showas Policeman1960FilmWho Was That Lady?as Howard (uncredited)1959TVMr. Lucky1959TVThe Detectives1959FilmIt Started with a Kissas Alec (uncredited)1959TVBlack Saddleas Bridges1959FilmLast Clear Chance1958FilmTarawa Beachheadas Ullman (uncredited)1958TVBat Mastersonas Grimm - Stocky Bodyguard1958FilmAs Young As We Areas Eric1958TVSea Hunt1957TVHarbor Command1957FilmUntil They Sailas US Marine (uncredited)1957TVPerry Masonas Motor Cop1957TVM Squadas Detective Sgt. Harris1957TVBoots and Saddles1957TVHave Gun, Will Travel1957TVThe Silent Serviceas Lt. Comm. Hastings1957TVWhirlybirdsas Bob 'Speed' Conroy1957TVOfficial Detective1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Union Captain1956FilmFighting Troubleas Chips Conroy (uncredited)1956FilmSomebody Up There Likes Meas Military Policeman (uncredited)1956FilmForbidden Planetas Crewman (uncredited)1955FilmInside Detroit1955TVHighway Patrolas Officer 38331955TVAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Capt. Davidson1955TVSergeant Preston of the Yukon1955TVNavy Log1955TVGunsmokeas Harry1955FilmStrange Lady in Townas Lt. Keith (uncredited)1955FilmBig House, U.S.Aas Ranger at Park Exit (uncredited)1955TVThe Millionaireas Lt. Decker1954FilmPrivate Hell 36as Stimson (uncredited)1954FilmShield for Murder1953FilmVice Squadas Officer Kellogg (uncredited)1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras First Lt. Mitchell1953TVThe Life Of Rileyas Coach1953TVI Led Three Lives1952TVBiff Baker U.S.A.as Soldier1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Interne1952TVGang Busters1952TVDangerous Assignment1951TVDragnetas Stanley Bushing1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars1951FilmThe Bogus Greenas Nick Helmerick1951TVRacket Squad1950TVThe Cisco Kidas Henchman