William Smithers
Actor
Known for
William Smithers is a screen veteran with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. The count stands at 30 titles, and the range inside it is wide. The film 'Papillon' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Dallas' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
William Smithers
Actor
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Jul 10, 1927 – May 26, 2026
Age98years
Movies6
Series24
William Smithers is a screen veteran with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. The count stands at 30 titles, and the range inside it is wide. The film 'Papillon' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Dallas' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
TV Shows
Plays Jeremy Wendell
Dallas
1978
Plays Linus Hobbs
Studio One
1948
Plays Joseph Kearney
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Nat Greely
The Invaders
1967
Plays Lew Dickens
The Mod Squad
1968
Plays Victor Tomar
Mission: Impossible
1966
Plays Gourgaud
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Frank Rich
Ironside
1967
Plays Dave Martin
The Name of the Game
1968
Plays Del Packard
Shane
1966
Plays Sam Drummond
Hawkins
1973
Plays Colonel Poltz
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Plays Captain R.M. Merik
Star Trek
1966
Plays Dr. Warren Parker
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays George Howe
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Plays Milo Crane
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Salvatore Pucci
Mannix
1967
Plays Lt. Markes
Combat!
1962
Plays Major Cody
Hunter
1984
Plays District Attorney Koch
The Defenders
1961
Plays General Koslenko
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Plays Dr. Norman Jessup
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Mr. Aiken
It Takes a Thief
1968
Plays Mark Wade
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
Plays Crawford Layton
Espionage
1963
Latest Trailers
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Deathsport
Full Filmography 30
Walker, Texas Ranger
Milo Crane
1994Season 3
Hunter
Major Cody
1990Season 7
Sledge Hammer!
Colonel Poltz
1987Season 2
Deathsport
Doctor Karl
1978
The Streets of San Francisco
Dr. Norman Jessup
1974Season 3
The Six Million Dollar Man
General Koslenko
1974Season 1
Papillon
Warden Barrot
1973
Scorpio
Mitchell
1973
Hawkins
Sam Drummond
1973Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Smithers still alive?
William Smithers passed away on May 26, 2026 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of William Smithers?
William Smithers is best known for roles in Papillon, Attack, Scorpio.
How many movies has William Smithers been in?
Over a 73-year career (since 1953), William Smithers has appeared in 6 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was William Smithers's first movie?
The career of William Smithers began with Hamlet (1953).
What is William Smithers's most recent movie or series?
William Smithers's most recent release is Walker, Texas Ranger, which premiered on April 21, 1993.
What TV shows has William Smithers appeared in?
On television, William Smithers has appeared in Star Trek, Walker, Texas Ranger, The Six Million Dollar Man, Mission: Impossible.
William Smithers
1927-07-10 · Richmond, Virginia, USA
William Smithers was an American film and television actor. He was best known for his recurring role as Jeremy Wendell in the television series Dallas.