William Forrest
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William Forrest earns screen credits as an American actor, though the biographical detail available is minimal. A second credit is 'One-Eyed Jacks'. Screen work stretches over 86 years of his life. He features in 'The Horse Soldiers', playing Gen. Steve Hurlburt.
William Forrest
123 Movies
18 Series
William Forrest earns screen credits as an American actor, though the biographical detail available is minimal. A second credit is 'One-Eyed Jacks'. Screen work stretches over 86 years of his life. He features in 'The Horse Soldiers', playing Gen. Steve Hurlburt.
Movies
Plays Banker
One-Eyed Jacks
1961
Plays Gen. Steve Hurlburt
The Horse Soldiers
1959
Plays Frederick Harper
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
1940
Plays Col. Mayberry
Invaders from Mars
1953
Plays Millard Mellner
Good Neighbor Sam
1964
Plays Forest Ranger
In This Our Life
1942
Plays Aaron Starr, Amantha's father
Band of Angels
1957
Plays Admiral Greenhouse
The Monster That Challenged the World
1957
Plays Commander Manning
Corvette K-225
1943
Plays Mr. Jessup
Loving You
1957
Plays Thomas Milford
The Story of Seabiscuit
1949
Plays Lt. Tom Kerrick
The Fighting Seabees
1944
Plays Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
You Can't Run Away from It
1956
Plays Racing Secretary
Salty O'Rourke
1945
Plays Florenz Ziegfeld
I'll See You in My Dreams
1951
Plays James Underhill
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula
1966
Plays Colonel
Keep 'Em Flying
1941
Plays Mr. Wylie
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
1971
Plays Prentiss
Flight from Destiny
1941
Plays Admiral
Francis in the Navy
1955
Plays Governor
The Toughest Gun in Tombstone
1958
Plays Nick Walters
Race Street
1948
Plays Wiilliam Peterson
Rage at Dawn
1955
Plays Forbes
The Doughgirls
1944
Plays John Graham
Private Eyes
1953
Plays Carruthers
Alias a Gentleman
1948
Plays Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
1943
Plays Paul Williamson
New York Confidential
1955
Plays Lt. Commander
The Sea Hornet
1951
Plays U.S. Officer
The Senator Was Indiscreet
1947
Plays John Randolph
Winning of the West
1953
Plays Sauter (as Bill Forrest)
Adventures of Kitty O'Day
1945
Plays Lance Fowler
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
1947
Plays Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene
The Man Who Talked Too Much
1940
Plays Mason Carter
Trapped by Boston Blackie
1948
Plays James Otis
The Rose Bowl Story
1952
Plays Col. Hart
Abroad with Two Yanks
1944
Plays Captain Green
My Favorite Spy
1942
Plays Vic Hilton
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
1941
Plays Robert " Bob " Dixon
Blondie in the Dough
1947
Plays Col. Lane
The Caribbean Mystery
1945
Plays James Smith
The Well Groomed Bride
1946
Plays Col. Winters
Sarge Goes to College
1947
Plays Henry Small
Blind Spot
1947
Plays Thurston
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
1943
Plays Insurance Company Boss
Mystery in Mexico
1948
Plays Martin Crane
The Masked Marvel
1943
Plays Businessman
Square Dance Katy
1950
Plays Arthur Trent
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady
1940
Plays August 'Gus' Stoffen
Joe Smith, American
1942
TV Shows
Plays Major Swanson
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
1954
Plays Wilke
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Plays Graham
77 Sunset Strip
1958
Plays Harry Howard
December Bride
1954
Plays Mr. Berger
Public Defender
1954
Plays Laramie Banker
Maverick
1957
Plays Mr. Manning
M Squad
1957
Plays Quimby
The Millionaire
1955
Plays Wells Fargo Chief
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Mr. Crane
Adventures of Superman
1952
Plays Dr. Sam Halleck
Cavalcade of America
1952
Plays Mr. Green
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955
Plays Ed Hoffman
My Three Sons
1960
Plays John Canady
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
Plays Mine Owner
Bonanza
1959
Plays Club President
Hawaiian Eye
1959
Plays Sheriff Taylor
The Lone Ranger
1949
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The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
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The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
Mr. Wylie
1971
Film
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula
James Underhill
1966
Film
Cheyenne Autumn
Senator (uncredited)
1964
Film
Good Neighbor Sam
Millard Mellner
1964
Film
The Beverly Hillbillies
John Canady · 1 episode
1962–
TV
One-Eyed Jacks
Banker
1961
Film
My Three Sons
Ed Hoffman · 1 episode
1960–
TV
Hawaiian Eye
Club President · 1 episode
1959–
TV
Bonanza
Mine Owner · 1 episode
1959–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Forrest still alive?
William Forrest passed away on January 26, 1989 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of William Forrest?
William Forrest is best known for roles in Laura, Miracle on 34th Street, Sweet Smell of Success.
How many movies has William Forrest been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1940), William Forrest has appeared in 123 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was William Forrest's first movie?
The career of William Forrest began with Alice in Movieland (1940).
What is William Forrest's most recent movie or series?
William Forrest's most recent release is The November Plan, which premiered on January 1, 1977.
What TV shows has William Forrest appeared in?
On television, William Forrest has appeared in Bonanza, The Beverly Hillbillies, Adventures of Superman, Maverick.
William Forrest
1902-10-10 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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.