William Samples
Known for
William Samples is, by now, a veteran Indian actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Happy Gilmore' is the other credit that tends to come up. There are 35 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. 'The BFG' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman).
William Samples
15 Movies
20 Series
William Samples is, by now, a veteran Indian actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Happy Gilmore' is the other credit that tends to come up. There are 35 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. 'The BFG' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman).
Movies
Plays Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman)
The BFG
2016
Plays Starter #2 (AT&T)
Happy Gilmore
1996
Plays British Tourist
The Big Year
2011
Plays Bert
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
2020
Plays Motel Clerk
Watchers
1988
Plays James the Butler
Santa Buddies
2009
Plays Butler
Snow Buddies
2008
Plays Insect Smuggler
Hiro
2005
Plays Mr. Peyton
Ernest Goes to School
1994
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
The Clockwork Girl
2014
Plays Roman Solider (voice)
Ben Hur
2003
TV Shows
Plays Chief Inspector Greyson (voice)
Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
1999
Plays Captain Jules Tarney
Battlestar Galactica
2004
Plays Doctor Hand
Legend of Earthsea
2004
Plays (voice)
Action Man
1995
Plays Bingo Caller
Wilderness
2023
Plays Commissioner Alexander Stewart
Bordertown
1989
Plays Harry Hardwick
Smallville
2001
Plays Dr. Morey
Psych
2006
Plays Art Lover
Witches of East End
2013
Plays Minister
Supernatural
2005
Plays King of Prolon
Andromeda
2000
Plays Mr. Vandervoort
The Flash
2014
Plays Pervis
Airwolf
1984
Plays English Teacher
21 Jump Street
1987
Plays Bruce
Highlander: The Series
1992
Plays Professor Flintheart (voice)
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
2010
Plays Jeffrey Collins
The Sentinel
1996
Plays Mr. Jennings
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Anton
Masters of Horror
2005
Plays Waiter
Booker
1989
Plays Headmaster Blake
MacGyver
1985
Latest Trailers
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To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
Full Filmography
Wilderness
Bingo Caller · 1 episode
2023–
TV
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
Bert
2020
Film
The BFG
Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman)
2016
Film
The Flash
Mr. Vandervoort · 1 episode
2014–
TV
The Clockwork Girl
Additional Voices (voice)
2014
Film
Witches of East End
Art Lover · 1 episode
2013–
TV
The Big Year
British Tourist
2011
Film
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Professor Flintheart (voice) · 1 episode
2010–
TV
Santa Buddies
James the Butler
2009
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Samples still alive?
William Samples passed away on January 2, 2024 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of William Samples?
William Samples is best known for roles in The BFG, Happy Gilmore, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You.
How many movies has William Samples been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1980), William Samples has appeared in 15 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was William Samples's first movie?
The career of William Samples began with Powder Heads (1980).
What is William Samples's most recent movie or series?
William Samples's most recent release is Wilderness, which premiered on September 15, 2023.
What TV shows has William Samples appeared in?
On television, William Samples has appeared in The Flash, Supernatural, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica.
William Samples
1952-09-13 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
William Samples is, by now, a veteran Indian actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Happy Gilmore' is the other credit that tends to come up. There are 35 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. 'The BFG' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman).