William Boyett

William Boyett was an American actor who is best known for When a Stranger Calls, Newsies, and The Rocketeer. Born on January 3, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he made significant contributions to film and television before passing away on December 29, 2004, in Mission Hills, California.

Personal and Family Life

William’s birth name was Harry William Boyett, and he went by the nickname Bill. He was married twice, first to Willagene Wither from 1947 to 1950, and then to Joan Amelia Reynolds from 1957 until his death in 2004. Together, he and Joan had two children, Kevin and Suzanne. His family played a significant role in his personal life.

Death and Legacy

William Boyett died on December 29, 2004, due to pneumonia and kidney failure. His passing marked the end of a career that had a lasting impact on audiences, particularly in the genres of crime and action television. He is remembered for his strong, authoritative voice and the memorable characters he portrayed, typically police officers or authority figures.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
The Hidden 1987-10-30 Jonathan Miller
Girls in Prison 1994-08-19 Dr. Shainmark
When a Stranger Calls 1979-09-28 Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Blood Run 1994-01-01 Briskin
Space Raiders 1983-07-01 Taggert
The Rocketeer 1991-06-21 Government Liaison
Strays 1991-12-18 Dr. Lyle Sokol
Forbidden Planet 1956-03-23 Crewman
Sam Whiskey 1969-04-01 Corporal
Last Clear Chance 1959-01-01
Somebody Up There Likes Me 1956-07-04 Military Policeman (uncredited)
The Deliberate Stranger 1986-05-04 Aspen Detective
Getting Physical 1984-03-20 Desk Sergeant
Bloody Birthday 1981-04-28
The Golden Gate Murders 1979-10-03 Bridge Supervisor
Theodore Rex 1995-12-14 Desk Sergeant
Fighting Trouble 1956-09-16 Chips Conroy (uncredited)
Newsies 1992-04-10 Judge Movealong Monahan
Until They Sail 1957-10-08 US Marine (uncredited)
Tarawa Beachhead 1958-11-02 Ullman (uncredited)
Private Hell 36 1954-09-03 Stimson (uncredited)
Airport 1970-03-25 Jack Ingram
Shield for Murder 1954-08-27
Big House, U.S.A 1955-03-03
Sam’s Son 1984-08-17 Coach Sutter
Mobile Two 1975-09-02 Lt. Don Carter
Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women 1977-05-19 Hannigan
Period of Adjustment 1962-10-31 Trucker (uncredited)
Cocoon 1968-09-20 Agent in Brent’s Office
Inside Detroit 1956-01-01
Ricochet 1961-10-03 company clerk
Gypsy Angels 1990-06-08 Mr. Allman
The Turkey Caper 1985-11-09 Ranger Jones
Ike 1979-05-03 Gen. Ward Hoffenberg
Strange Lady in Town 1955-04-12 Lt. Keith (uncredited)
As Young As We Are 1958-09-01 Eric
The Bogus Green 1951-07-06 Nick Helmerick
Every Girl Should Have One 1978-01-01 Detective Rand
Confessions of the D.A. Man 1978-01-20 Sergeant ‘Mac’ MacDonald
Who Was That Lady? 1960-04-08 Howard (uncredited)
Which Witch is Which? 1984-10-14 Ranger Jones
The Ghost of Potter’s Field 1973-03-23 The Foreman
Vice Squad