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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.
Movies
Good Neighbor Sam Millard Mellner
The Secret Seven Mr. Brooks
Sakima and the Masked Marvel Martin Crane
Blondie in the Dough Robert " Bob " Dixon
The Devil's Henchman Anderson
New York Confidential Paul Williamson
Doctors Don't Tell
Band of Angels Aaron Starr, Amantha's father
The Story of Seabiscuit Thomas Milford
Cheyenne Autumn Senator (uncredited)
Three Daring Daughters Ship Captain (uncredited)
Blind Spot Henry Small
The Spirit of West Point Dr. Felix Blanchard
Trapped by Boston Blackie Mason Carter
Rookie of the Year Walker
Arson, Inc. Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator
Meet John Doe Governor's Associate (uncredited)
Wilson Minor Role (uncredited)
Race Street Nick Walters
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula James Underhill
Pardon My Stripes Prosecutor (uncredited)
Alice in Movieland 2nd Director (uncredited)
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance Vic Hilton
Tarzan's New York Adventure Inspector at Airport (uncredited)
Four Jills in a Jeep Officer (uncredited)
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing Simpson (uncredited)
Pardners Hocker (uncredited)
The Doughgirls Forbes
Flight for Freedom Vice-Consul (uncredited)
God Is My Co-Pilot Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
Belles on Their Toes Col. Putnam (uncredited)
Salty O'Rourke Racing Secretary
Road to Alcatraz Charles Cantrell
Spy Smasher Thornton (uncredited)
Spy Smasher Returns Gerald Douglas (uncredited)
Gangs of the Waterfront Dist. Atty. Brady
Adventures of Kitty O'Day Sauter (as Bill Forrest)
Private Eyes John Graham
Abroad with Two Yanks Col. Hart
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker Mr. Wylie
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)
The Masked Marvel Martin Crane
It Happened Tomorrow
The Toughest Gun in Tombstone Governor
Smuggler's Gold Arthur Rayburn
Francis in the Navy Admiral
Here Comes Mr. Jordan Reporter (uncredited)
Gangs of Chicago
The Eddie Cantor Story Florenz Ziegfeld
The Man Who Talked Too Much Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene
The Rose Bowl Story James Otis
Alias a Gentleman Carruthers
Meet Me on Broadway Dwight Ferris (uncredited)
Gasoline Alley Hacker
Sweet Smell of Success Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
Who Killed Doc Robbin? Reporter (uncredited)
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady Arthur Trent
Women in Hiding Investigator (uncredited)
In the Good Old Summertime Announcer (uncredited)
Fashion Horizons
Meet the Governor Mr. Green
Wake Island
The Last Hurrah Dr. Tom (uncredited)
Purity Squad Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
Girls of the Big House District Attorney
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! Frederick Harper
Miracle on 34th Street Dr. Rogers at Bellevue (uncredited)
The Devil On Wheels Judge Roger Tanner
Laura Important Client (uncredited)
Fort Apache Reporter (uncredited)
Keep 'Em Flying Colonel
Spy Ship Martin Oster
Dead Reckoning Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)
Sergeant York Officer (uncredited)
The Monster That Challenged the World Admiral Greenhouse
Mr. Skeffington Clinton (uncredited)
Trail of the Yukon Dawson
The Sea Hornet Lt. Commander
The Fighting Seabees Lt. Tom Kerrick
Good Luck, Mr. Yates Thurston
Hello, Annapolis Lt. Burns
Respect the Law Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy
Mug Town District Attorney
Invaders from Mars Col. Mayberry
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]
They Died with Their Boots On Adjutant (uncredited)
Winning of the West Editor John Randolph
Corvette K-225 Commander Manning (uncredited)
Sarge Goes to College Col. Winters
The November Plan Noel Crosman, Sr.
A Date with the Falcon Ward (uncredited)
My Favorite Spy Captain Green
Rage at Dawn Wiilliam Peterson
The Corpse Came C.O.D. Lance Fowler
Joe Smith, American August 'Gus' Stoffen
The Well Groomed Bride James Smith
Action in the North Atlantic Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
Air Force Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)
Reconnaissance Pilot Colonel Henry
Corvette K-225 Commander Manning
Of Pups and Puzzles Psychologist (uncredited)
For God and Country Commander at New Guinea
Du Barry was a Lady Guard Captain
So Proudly We Hail Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)
Mission to Moscow American Newsman (uncredited)
Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts Colonel
The Case of the Tremendous Trifle Major
Priorities on Parade Col. Reeves
Mystery in Mexico Insurance Company Boss
Doctor Jim Major
Flight from Destiny Prentiss
Strange Affair Superintendent Reynolds (Uncredited)
Hunt the Man Down J.P. Knight (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man Mr. Lankford (uncredited)
It Ain't Hay Banker (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh Movie Director (uncredited)
Nobody Lives Forever Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)
Moontide Well-Dressed Man in Bar
The Hard Way 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
Loving You Mr. Jessup
The Caribbean Mystery Col. Lane
Walk the Proud Land Mr. Dennison (uncredited)
One-Eyed Jacks Banker
In This Our Life Forest Ranger
Night Without Sleep Mr. Carter (Uncredited)
The Racket Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)
The Senator Was Indiscreet U.S. Officer
You Can't Run Away from It Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
I'll See You in My Dreams Florenz Ziegfeld
Flight To Mars General (uncredited)
The Horse Soldiers Gen. Steve Hurlburt
The Guilt of Janet Ames (uncredited)
Here Come the Waves Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
Meet the Stewarts Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)
Ain't Misbehavin' Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)
The Last Hurrah Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)
The Gentleman from Nowhere Henry Thompson
Shows
77 Sunset Strip
The Millionaire Quimby
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars Wells Fargo Chief
M Squad Mr. Manning
Adventures of Superman Mr. Crane
My Little Margie
Bronco
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Cavalcade of America Dr. Sam Halleck
I'm the Law
Coronado 9
26 Men
Letter to Loretta Judge
77 Sunset Strip Graham
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Screen Director's Playhouse Mr. Green
My Three Sons Ed Hoffman
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin Major Swanson
Maverick Laramie Banker
Maverick Roland
The Beverly Hillbillies John Canady
Bonanza Mine Owner
The Ford Television Theatre
Letter to Loretta Mr. Bruckner
Four Star Playhouse Wilke
Four Star Playhouse Sam Rogers
Four Star Playhouse Charlie
Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse Judge
Four Star Playhouse Mr. Colter
Chevron Theatre
Public Defender Mr. Berger
The Wonderful World of Disney Doctor (uncredited)
December Bride Harry Howard
December Bride
