William Bryant

William Bryant was an American actor who is best known for King Dinosaur (1955), Battlestar Galactica (1978), and Hondo (1967). He was born on January 31, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on June 26, 2001, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

Personal and Family Life

William Bryant was married to Patricia in 1958 and they had three children together. He had a fulfilling family life alongside his acting career, balancing his roles on screen with his responsibilities as a husband and father.

Career Highlights

Bryant’s career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in numerous films and television shows. He is remembered for his versatile performances, contributing to various genres, including drama and science fiction. He also participated in an interview for “The Encyclopedia of Feature Players of Hollywood,” capturing his experiences in the industry.

Death and Legacy

William Bryant died from cancer on June 26, 2001. His contributions to film and television remain significant, and he is remembered for his dedication to acting and the memorable characters he portrayed throughout his career.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Pink Panther 1963-12-18 Policeman (uncredited)
The Great Race 1965-07-01 Baron’s Guard
Corvette Summer 1978-06-02 Plain Clothes Police Lecturer
A Bullet for Joey 1955-04-15 Jack Allen
King Dinosaur 1955-07-17 Dr. Ralph Martin
The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II 1978-02-10 Bill Kinmont
Escape from San Quentin 1957-09-01 Richie
Sky Commando 1953-08-21 Lt. John ‘Johnny’ Willard (as William R. Klein)
Mountain Family Robinson 1979-11-21 Forest Ranger
Hell Squad 1985-07-12 Nightclub owner
The 49th Man 1953-05-20 FBI Agent in Montage (as William R. Klein)
The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler 1971-11-30 Craig Harmon
How to Murder Your Wife 1965-01-26 Club Member
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack 1979-01-01 Fireleader
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972-06-29 Man at Auction (uncredited)
Heaven with a Gun 1969-05-20 Bart Paterson
Powderkeg 1971-04-16 Major Bill Buckner
Ride Beyond Vengeance 1966-01-01 Bartender
The Animals 1970-03-09 Sheriff Martin Lord
Death in Space 1974-06-17 Major Doc Henry
The Last Survivors 1975-03-04 Captain Harris (as Bill Bryant)
Wild Rovers 1971-06-23 Hereford
The Billion Dollar Threat 1979-04-15 Harry Grebe
The Hanged Man 1974-03-13 Dr. Lawrence Nye
The Satan Bug 1965-03-26 Lead Agent “X-Ray”, drives car
Operation Petticoat 1959-12-05 Crewman (uncredited)
Women in Chains 1972-01-25 Doctor
Death Scream 1975-09-26 Harry Whitmore
Macho Callahan 1971-02-28 Dealer
Black Noon 1971-11-05 Jacob (as Bill Bryant)
The Other Side of the Mountain 1975-11-14 Bill Kinmont
The Stranger 1973-02-26 Truck Driver
Cave-In! 1983-06-19 Jack Miller
Two-Minute Warning 1976-11-12 Lt. Calloway (as Bill Bryant)
Good Neighbor Sam 1964-07-22 Hausner (uncredited)
Mayday at 40,000 Feet! 1977-04-29 Kent
People Will Talk 1951-08-29 Student Manager (uncredited)
The Legend of the Golden Gun 1979-07-05 William Ford
Gable and Lombard 1976-02-11 Colonel
Purple Heart Diary 1951-11-12 Lt. Hughes (uncredited)
McQ 1974-01-04 Stan Boyle