Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 10, 1902

Died

January 26, 1989 (age 86)

Place of Birth

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Also Known As

William Henry Forrest

Bill Forrest

IMDb

William Forrest

Biography

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.

Filmography

1977FilmThe November Planas Noel Crosman, Sr.1971FilmThe Marriage of a Young Stockbrokeras Mr. Wylie 1966FilmBilly the Kid Versus Draculaas James Underhill 1966FilmSakima and the Masked Marvelas Martin Crane 1966FilmSpy Smasher Returnsas Gerald Douglas (uncredited)1964FilmCheyenne Autumnas Senator (uncredited)1964FilmGood Neighbor Samas Millard Mellner 1962TVThe Beverly Hillbilliesas John Canady 1961FilmOne-Eyed Jacksas Banker 1960TVMy Three Sonsas Ed Hoffman 1960TVCoronado 9 1959TVHawaiian Eyeas Club President 1959TVBonanzaas Mine Owner 1959FilmThe Horse Soldiersas Gen. Steve Hurlburt 1958FilmThe Last Hurrahas Dr. Tom (uncredited)1958TV77 Sunset Strip 1958TVBronco 1958FilmThe Toughest Gun in Tombstoneas Governor 1957TV26 Men 1957TVMaverickas Roland 1957TVM Squadas Mr. Manning 1957FilmBand of Angelsas Aaron Starr, Amantha's father 1957FilmLoving Youas Mr. Jessup 1957FilmSweet Smell of Successas Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)1957FilmThe Monster That Challenged the Worldas Admiral Greenhouse 1956FilmYou Can't Run Away from Itas Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)1956FilmWalk the Proud Landas Mr. Dennison (uncredited)1956FilmPardnersas Hocker (uncredited)1955FilmMeet the Governoras Mr. Green 1955TVThe 20th Century Fox Hour 1955TVScreen Director's Playhouseas Mr. Green 1955FilmThe Girl in the Red Velvet Swingas Simpson (uncredited)1955FilmFrancis in the Navyas Admiral 1955FilmAin't Misbehavin'as Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)1955FilmRage at Dawnas Wiilliam Peterson 1955FilmNew York Confidentialas Paul Williamson 1955TVThe Millionaireas Quimby 1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Doctor (uncredited)1954TVThe Adventures of Rin Tin Tin 1954TVDecember Brideas Harry Howard 1954TVPublic Defenderas Mr. Berger 1953FilmThe Eddie Cantor Storyas Florenz Ziegfeld 1953FilmPrivate Eyesas John Graham 1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Judge 1953FilmInvaders from Marsas Col. Mayberry 1953TVI'm the Law 1953FilmWinning of the Westas John Randolph 1952TVThe Ford Television Theatre 1952TVCavalcade of Americaas Dr. Sam Halleck 1952FilmNight Without Sleepas Mr. Carter (Uncredited)1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Wilke 1952TVAdventures of Supermanas Mr. Crane 1952FilmThe Rose Bowl Storyas James Otis 1952TVMy Little Margie 1952FilmDeadline - U.S.A.as Mr. Greene (uncredited)1952FilmBelles on Their Toesas Col. Putnam (uncredited)1952TVChevron Theatre 1951FilmI'll See You in My Dreamsas Florenz Ziegfeld 1951FilmFlight to Marsas General (uncredited)1951FilmThe Sea Hornetas Lt. Commander 1951FilmThe Racketas Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Wells Fargo Chief 1951FilmSmuggler's Goldas Arthur Rayburn 1951FilmGasoline Alleyas Hacker 1950FilmHunt the Man Downas J.P. Knight (uncredited)1950FilmThe Good Humor Manas Mr. Lankford (uncredited)1949FilmThe Story of Seabiscuitas Thomas Milford 1949FilmThe Devil's Henchmenas Anderson 1949FilmTrail of the Yukonas Dawson 1949FilmIn the Good Old Summertimeas Announcer (uncredited)1949FilmArson, Inc.as Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator 1948FilmRace Streetas Nick Walters 1948FilmThe Gentleman from Nowhereas Henry Thompson 1948FilmMystery in Mexicoas Insurance Company Boss 1948FilmFort Apacheas Reporter (uncredited)1948FilmTrapped by Boston Blackieas Mason Carter 1948FilmWho Killed Doc Robbin?as Reporter (uncredited)1948FilmThree Daring Daughtersas Ship Captain (uncredited)1948FilmAlias a Gentlemanas Carruthers 1947FilmThe Senator Was Indiscreetas U.S. Officer 1947FilmDevil Shipas Evans 1947FilmBlondie in the Doughas Robert " Bob " Dixon 1947FilmThe Spirit of West Pointas Dr. Felix Blanchard 1947FilmThe Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxeras Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)1947FilmMiracle on 34th Streetas Dr. Rogers at Bellevue (uncredited)1947FilmThe Corpse Came C.O.D.as Lance Fowler 1947FilmSarge Goes to Collegeas Col. Winters 1947FilmThe Guilt of Janet Amesas (uncredited)1947FilmThe Devil On Wheelsas Judge Roger Tanner 1947FilmBlind Spotas Henry Small 1947FilmDoctor Jimas Major 1946FilmDead Reckoningas Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)1946FilmNobody Lives Foreveras Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)1946FilmThe Well Groomed Brideas James Smith 1946FilmMeet Me on Broadwayas Dwight Ferris (uncredited)1946FilmTars and Sparsas Commander (uncredited)1945FilmPurity Squadas Dr. Cooper (uncredited)1945FilmGirls of the Big Houseas District Attorney 1945FilmBehind City Lightsas Detective Peterson 1945FilmAnchors Aweighas Movie Director (uncredited)1945FilmRoad to Alcatrazas Charles Cantrell 1945FilmGangs of the Waterfrontas Dist. Atty. Brady 1945FilmThe Caribbean Mysteryas Col. Lane 1945FilmGod Is My Co-Pilotas Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)1945FilmSalty O'Rourkeas Racing Secretary 1945FilmAdventures of Kitty O'Dayas Sauter (as Bill Forrest)1944FilmHere Come the Wavesas Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)1944FilmThe Doughgirlsas Forbes 1944FilmLauraas Important Client (uncredited)1944FilmStrange Affairas Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)1944FilmAbroad with Two Yanksas Col. Hart 1944FilmWilsonas Minor Role (uncredited)1944FilmMr. Skeffingtonas Clinton (uncredited)1944FilmFollow the Boysas Col. Edward Dobbs (uncredited)1944FilmIt Happened Tomorrow 1944FilmFour Jills in a Jeepas Officer (uncredited)1944FilmThe Case of the Tremendous Trifleas Major 1944FilmFighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escortsas Colonel 1944FilmThe Fighting Seabeesas Lt. Tom Kerrick 1943FilmThe Masked Marvelas Martin Crane 1943FilmCorvette K-225as Commander Manning (uncredited)1943FilmSo Proudly We Hailas Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)1943FilmDu Barry Was a Ladyas Guard Captain (uncredited)1943FilmGood Luck, Mr. Yatesas Thurston 1943FilmAction in the North Atlanticas Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)1943FilmFor God and Countryas Commander at New Guinea 1943FilmMission to Moscowas American Newsman (uncredited)1943FilmFlight for Freedomas Vice-Consul (uncredited)1943FilmAir Forceas Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)1943FilmIt Ain't Hayas Banker (uncredited)1943FilmReconnaissance Pilotas Colonel Henry 1943FilmThe Hard Wayas 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)1943FilmThe Adventures of Smilin' Jackas Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]1942FilmMug Townas District Attorney 1942FilmWake Island 1942FilmPriorities on Paradeas Col. Reeves 1942FilmMy Favorite Spyas Captain Green 1942FilmSpy Shipas Martin Oster 1942FilmMoontideas Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)1942FilmMeet the Stewartsas Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)1942FilmIn This Our Lifeas Forest Ranger 1942FilmTarzan's New York Adventureas Inspector at Airport (uncredited)1942FilmHello, Annapolisas Lt. Burns 1942FilmSpy Smasheras Thornton (uncredited)1942FilmJoe Smith, Americanas August 'Gus' Stoffen 1942FilmPardon My Stripesas Prosecutor (uncredited)1942FilmA Date with the Falconas Ward (uncredited)1941FilmKeep 'Em Flyingas Colonel 1941FilmThey Died with Their Boots Onas Adjutant (uncredited)1941FilmSergeant Yorkas Officer (uncredited)1941FilmDoctors Don't Tell 1941FilmOf Pups and Puzzlesas Psychologist (uncredited)1941FilmThe Pittsburgh Kidas (uncredited)1941FilmHere Comes Mr. Jordanas Reporter (uncredited)1941FilmMeet John Doeas Governor's Associate (uncredited)1941FilmThe Lone Wolf Takes a Chanceas Vic Hilton 1941FilmFlight from Destinyas Prentiss 1941FilmRespect the Lawas Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy 1940FilmThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Frederick Harper 1940FilmThe Secret Sevenas Mr. Brooks 1940FilmFashion Horizons 1940FilmThe Man Who Talked Too Muchas Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene 1940FilmWomen in Hidingas Investigator (uncredited)1940FilmThe Lone Wolf Meets a Ladyas Arthur Trent 1940FilmGangs of Chicago 1940FilmAlice in Movielandas 2nd Director (uncredited)