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William Forrest

William Forrest

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.

Known for

The November Plan
The November Plan
1977 • Noel Crosman, Sr.
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
1971 • Mr. Wylie
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula
1966 • James Underhill
Sakima and the Masked Marvel
1966 • Martin Crane
Spy Smasher Returns
Spy Smasher Returns
1966 • Gerald Douglas (uncredited)
Cheyenne Autumn
Cheyenne Autumn
1964 • Senator (uncredited)
Good Neighbor Sam
Good Neighbor Sam
1964 • Millard Mellner
One-Eyed Jacks
One-Eyed Jacks
1961 • Banker

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The November Plan
The November Plan
1977 • Noel Crosman, Sr.
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Spy Smasher Returns
Spy Smasher Returns
1966 • Gerald Douglas (uncredited)
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Cheyenne Autumn
Cheyenne Autumn
1964 • Senator (uncredited)
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Good Neighbor Sam
Good Neighbor Sam
1964 • Millard Mellner
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The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers
1959 • Gen. Steve Hurlburt
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The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
1958 • Dr. Tom (uncredited)
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Band of Angels
Band of Angels
1957 • Aaron Starr, Amantha's father
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Loving You
Loving You
1957 • Mr. Jessup
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Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success
1957 • Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)
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You Can't Run Away from It
You Can't Run Away from It
1956 • Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)
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Walk the Proud Land
Walk the Proud Land
1956 • Mr. Dennison (uncredited)
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Pardners
Pardners
1956 • Hocker (uncredited)
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Meet the Governor
1955 • Mr. Green
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The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
1955 • Simpson (uncredited)
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Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
1955 • Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)
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Rage at Dawn
Rage at Dawn
1955 • Wiilliam Peterson
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New York Confidential
New York Confidential
1955 • Paul Williamson
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The Eddie Cantor Story
The Eddie Cantor Story
1953 • Florenz Ziegfeld
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Private Eyes
Private Eyes
1953 • John Graham
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Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
1953 • Col. Mayberry
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Winning of the West
Winning of the West
1953 • John Randolph
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Night Without Sleep
Night Without Sleep
1952 • Mr. Carter (Uncredited)
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Deadline - U.S.A.
Deadline - U.S.A.
1952 • Mr. Greene (uncredited)
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Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes
1952 • Col. Putnam (uncredited)
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I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
1951 • Florenz Ziegfeld
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Flight to Mars
Flight to Mars
1951 • General (uncredited)
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The Sea Hornet
The Sea Hornet
1951 • Lt. Commander
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The Racket
The Racket
1951 • Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)
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Smuggler's Gold
Smuggler's Gold
1951 • Arthur Rayburn
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Hunt the Man Down
Hunt the Man Down
1950 • J.P. Knight (uncredited)
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The Good Humor Man
The Good Humor Man
1950 • Mr. Lankford (uncredited)
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The Story of Seabiscuit
The Story of Seabiscuit
1949 • Thomas Milford
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In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime
1949 • Announcer (uncredited)
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Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
1949 • Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator
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Race Street
Race Street
1948 • Nick Walters
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Mystery in Mexico
Mystery in Mexico
1948 • Insurance Company Boss
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Fort Apache
Fort Apache
1948 • Reporter (uncredited)
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Who Killed Doc Robbin?
Who Killed Doc Robbin?
1948 • Reporter (uncredited)
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Three Daring Daughters
Three Daring Daughters
1948 • Ship Captain (uncredited)
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Alias a Gentleman
Alias a Gentleman
1948 • Carruthers
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Devil Ship
Devil Ship
1947 • Evans
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Blondie in the Dough
Blondie in the Dough
1947 • Robert " Bob " Dixon
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The Spirit of West Point
The Spirit of West Point
1947 • Dr. Felix Blanchard
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947 • Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)
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Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
1947 • Dr. Rogers (uncredited)
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Sarge Goes to College
Sarge Goes to College
1947 • Col. Winters
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The Devil On Wheels
The Devil On Wheels
1947 • Judge Roger Tanner
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Blind Spot
Blind Spot
1947 • Henry Small
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Doctor Jim
1947 • Major
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Dead Reckoning
Dead Reckoning
1946 • Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)
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Nobody Lives Forever
Nobody Lives Forever
1946 • Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)
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Meet Me on Broadway
Meet Me on Broadway
1946 • Dwight Ferris (uncredited)
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Tars and Spars
Tars and Spars
1946 • Commander (uncredited)
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Purity Squad
Purity Squad
1945 • Dr. Cooper (uncredited)
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Girls of the Big House
Girls of the Big House
1945 • District Attorney
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Behind City Lights
Behind City Lights
1945 • Detective Peterson
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Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh
1945 • Movie Director (uncredited)
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Road to Alcatraz
Road to Alcatraz
1945 • Charles Cantrell
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Gangs of the Waterfront
Gangs of the Waterfront
1945 • Dist. Atty. Brady
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God Is My Co-Pilot
God Is My Co-Pilot
1945 • Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
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Salty O'Rourke
Salty O'Rourke
1945 • Racing Secretary
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Adventures of Kitty O'Day
Adventures of Kitty O'Day
1945 • Sauter (as Bill Forrest)
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Here Come the Waves
Here Come the Waves
1944 • Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
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Laura
Laura
1944 • Important Client (uncredited)
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Strange Affair
Strange Affair
1944 • Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)
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Wilson
Wilson
1944 • Minor Role (uncredited)
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Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington
1944 • Clinton (uncredited)
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Follow the Boys
Follow the Boys
1944 • Col. Edward Dobbs (uncredited)
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Four Jills in a Jeep
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944 • Officer (uncredited)
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The Fighting Seabees
The Fighting Seabees
1944 • Lt. Tom Kerrick
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The Masked Marvel
The Masked Marvel
1943 • Martin Crane
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Corvette K-225
Corvette K-225
1943 • Commander Manning (uncredited)
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So Proudly We Hail
So Proudly We Hail
1943 • Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)
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Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943 • Guard Captain (uncredited)
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Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic
1943 • Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
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For God and Country
For God and Country
1943 • Commander at New Guinea
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Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
1943 • American Newsman (uncredited)
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Flight for Freedom
Flight for Freedom
1943 • Vice-Consul (uncredited)
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Air Force
Air Force
1943 • Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)
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It Ain't Hay
It Ain't Hay
1943 • Banker (uncredited)
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Reconnaissance Pilot
Reconnaissance Pilot
1943 • Colonel Henry
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The Hard Way
The Hard Way
1943 • 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
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The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
1943 • Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]
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Mug Town
Mug Town
1942 • District Attorney
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Priorities on Parade
Priorities on Parade
1942 • Col. Reeves
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My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy
1942 • Captain Green
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Spy Ship
Spy Ship
1942 • Martin Oster
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Moontide
Moontide
1942 • Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)
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Meet the Stewarts
Meet the Stewarts
1942 • Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)
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In This Our Life
In This Our Life
1942 • Forest Ranger
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Tarzan's New York Adventure
Tarzan's New York Adventure
1942 • Inspector at Airport (uncredited)
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Hello, Annapolis
Hello, Annapolis
1942 • Lt. Burns
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Spy Smasher
Spy Smasher
1942 • Thornton (uncredited)
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Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
1942 • August 'Gus' Stoffen
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Pardon My Stripes
Pardon My Stripes
1942 • Prosecutor (uncredited)
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A Date with the Falcon
A Date with the Falcon
1942 • Ward (uncredited)
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They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
1941 • Adjutant (uncredited)
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Sergeant York
Sergeant York
1941 • Officer (uncredited)
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Of Pups and Puzzles
Of Pups and Puzzles
1941 • Psychologist (uncredited)
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The Pittsburgh Kid
The Pittsburgh Kid
1941 • (uncredited)
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Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941 • Reporter (uncredited)
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Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
1941 • Governor's Associate (uncredited)
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Respect the Law
Respect the Law
1941 • Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy
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The Secret Seven
The Secret Seven
1940 • Mr. Brooks
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The Man Who Talked Too Much
The Man Who Talked Too Much
1940 • Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene
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Women in Hiding
Women in Hiding
1940 • Investigator (uncredited)
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Alice in Movieland
Alice in Movieland
1940 • 2nd Director (uncredited)
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