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.
Acted in 167
1970s
- 1977
The November Plan
Noel Crosman, Sr.
- 1971
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
Mr. Wylie
1960s
- 1966
Spy Smasher Returns
Gerald Douglas (uncredited)
- 1964
Cheyenne Autumn
Senator (uncredited)
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
Coronado 9
TV
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
The Last Hurrah
Dr. Tom (uncredited), Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)
The Toughest Gun in Tombstone
Governor
- 1957
Band of Angels
Aaron Starr, Amantha's father
The Wings of Eagles
Admiral Gooding (uncredited)
- 1956
You Can't Run Away from It
Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
Walk the Proud Land
Mr. Dennison (uncredited)
Pardners
Hocker (uncredited)
- 1955
Meet the Governor
Mr. Green
Francis in the Navy
Admiral
Ain't Misbehavin'
Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)
New York Confidential
Paul Williamson
- 1954
- 1953
The Eddie Cantor Story
Florenz Ziegfeld
Private Eyes
John Graham
I'm the Law
TV
- 1952
Night Without Sleep
Mr. Carter (Uncredited)
The Rose Bowl Story
James Otis
Deadline - U.S.A.
Mr. Greene (uncredited)
- 1951
The Sea Hornet
Lt. Commander
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Wells Fargo Chief · 1 episode
Follow the Sun
Movie
Smuggler's Gold
Arthur Rayburn
- 1950
Hunt the Man Down
J.P. Knight (uncredited)
Square Dance Katy
Businessman
The Good Humor Man
Mr. Lankford (uncredited)
1940s
- 1949
The Story of Seabiscuit
Thomas Milford
The Devil's Henchmen
Anderson
Trail of the Yukon
Dawson
Arson, Inc.
Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator
- 1948
Race Street
Nick Walters
The Gentleman from Nowhere
Henry Thompson
Mystery in Mexico
Insurance Company Boss
Trapped by Boston Blackie
Mason Carter
Three Daring Daughters
Ship Captain (uncredited)
Alias a Gentleman
Carruthers
- 1947
The Senator Was Indiscreet
U.S. Officer
Blondie in the Dough
Robert " Bob " Dixon
The Spirit of West Point
Dr. Felix Blanchard
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
Lance Fowler
Sarge Goes to College
Col. Winters
The Guilt of Janet Ames
(uncredited)
- 1946
The Well Groomed Bride
James Smith
Meet Me on Broadway
Dwight Ferris (uncredited)
Tars and Spars
Commander (uncredited)
- 1945
Purity Squad
Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
Girls of the Big House
District Attorney
Behind City Lights
Detective Peterson
Road to Alcatraz
Charles Cantrell
Gangs of the Waterfront
Dist. Atty. Brady
The Caribbean Mystery
Col. Lane
God Is My Co-Pilot
Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
Salty O'Rourke
Racing Secretary
Adventures of Kitty O'Day
Sauter (as Bill Forrest)
- 1944
Here Come the Waves
Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
The Doughgirls
Forbes
Strange Affair
Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)
Abroad with Two Yanks
Col. Hart
Wilson
Minor Role (uncredited)
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
Movie
Four Jills in a Jeep
Officer (uncredited)
The Fighting Seabees
Lt. Tom Kerrick
- 1943
The Masked Marvel
Martin Crane
Corvette K-225
Commander Manning (uncredited), Commander Manning
So Proudly We Hail
Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Thurston
Action in the North Atlantic
Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
For God and Country
Commander at New Guinea
Mission to Moscow
American Newsman (uncredited)
Flight for Freedom
Vice-Consul (uncredited)
Air Force
Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)
Reconnaissance Pilot
Colonel Henry
The Hard Way
'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]
- 1942
Mug Town
District Attorney
Wake Island
Movie
Priorities on Parade
Col. Reeves
Spy Ship
Martin Oster
Meet the Stewarts
Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)
In This Our Life
Forest Ranger
Joe Smith, American
August 'Gus' Stoffen
Pardon My Stripes
Prosecutor (uncredited)
- 1941
Keep 'Em Flying
Colonel
Doctors Don't Tell
Movie
Of Pups and Puzzles
Psychologist (uncredited)
The Pittsburgh Kid
(uncredited)
Blondie in Society
Andrews, a Dog Shopper (uncredited)
Million Dollar Baby
Movie
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
Vic Hilton
Flight from Destiny
Prentiss
Respect the Law
Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy
- 1940
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
Frederick Harper
The Secret Seven
Mr. Brooks
The Man Who Talked Too Much
Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene
Women in Hiding
Investigator (uncredited)
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady
Arthur Trent
Gangs of Chicago
Movie
Alice in Movieland
2nd Director (uncredited)
