Will Lyman
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Will Lyman has spent most of a working life as an American actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 42 years. 'Iron Man' is the title most people reach for first, with Award Ceremony Narrator at the center of it. He appears in 'Mystic River' too.
Will Lyman
19 Movies
11 Series
Will Lyman has spent most of a working life as an American actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 42 years. 'Iron Man' is the title most people reach for first, with Award Ceremony Narrator at the center of it. He appears in 'Mystic River' too.
Movies
Plays Frontline Narration App
The Other Guys
2010
Plays FBI Agent Birden
Mystic River
2003
Plays Jason Gates
A Perfect Murder
1998
Plays FBI Director
The Siege
1998
Plays Swanson
School Ties
1992
Plays Isaiah Goodkind
The Crucible
1996
Plays Joe Kozak
Aftermath
2024
Plays Captain
Mother/Android
2021
Plays Rich Man
Celtic Pride
1996
Plays Mr. Edwards
Welcome to the Dollhouse
1996
Plays Sully
What Doesn't Kill You
2008
Plays Van's Father
Floating
1997
Plays William Tell
Crossbow: The Movie
1989
Plays Arthur Randolph
The Arborist
2025
Plays Doctor
The Autumn Heart
1999
Plays Smolen
Hostile Takeover
1989
TV Shows
Plays William Tell
Crossbow
1987
Plays Roger Atkins
Threat Matrix
2003
Plays John Deerborn
Hull High
1990
Plays Rev. Parris
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
1985
Plays Self
Frontline - News War
2007
Plays Reverend Parris
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Teddy Bridges
Commander in Chief
2005
Plays Gus McGraw
Ed
2000
Plays Victor Conner
Law & Order
1990
Plays Roger Jameson
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Allan Wooster
Murder, She Wrote
1984
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The Arborist
Full Filmography
The Arborist
Arthur Randolph
2025
Film
Aftermath
Joe Kozak
2024
Film
Mother/Android
Captain
2021
Film
United States of Secrets (Part Two): Privacy Lost
Narrator
2014
Film
The Other Guys
Frontline Narration App
2010
Film
What Doesn't Kill You
Sully
2008
Film
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
Moe Fresno
2007
Film
Frontline - News War
Self · 3 episodes
2007
TV
Commander in Chief
Teddy Bridges · 2 episodes
2005
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Will Lyman and where are they from?
Will Lyman is 78 years old, born on May 20, 1948 in Burlington, Vermont, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Will Lyman?
Will Lyman is best known for roles in Iron Man, Mystic River, The Other Guys.
How many movies has Will Lyman been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Will Lyman has appeared in 17 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Will Lyman's first movie?
The career of Will Lyman began with The Mind of a Murderer: Part 1 (1984).
What is Will Lyman's most recent movie or series?
Will Lyman's most recent release is The War Cabinet, which premiered on May 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Will Lyman appeared in?
On television, Will Lyman has appeared in The Simpsons, Law & Order, Animaniacs, The West Wing.
Will Lyman
1948-05-20 · Burlington, Vermont, USA
William Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American actor. Being known for his polished, resonant voice, Lyman has narrated the PBS series Frontline since its second season in 1984 and played William Tell in the action/adventure television series Crossbow.