William Mims was an American actor who is best known for The Day Mars Invaded Earth, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and Hot Rods to Hell. He was born on January 15, 1927, in Carthage, Missouri, USA, and passed away on April 9, 1991, in Studio City, California.
Personal and Family Life
William Mims was married to Nancy Lou Irgang from November 18, 1955, until his death in 1991. Not much is publicly known about his family life, but his marriage lasted over three decades.
Death and Legacy
Mims died from cardiac arrest on April 9, 1991. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor in both film and television, having worked on various projects throughout his career that are still remembered by fans.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Children’s Hour | 1961-12-19 | Mr. Burton |
| The Ballad of Cable Hogue | 1970-03-18 | Jensen |
| Lonely Are the Brave | 1962-05-24 | First Deputy Arraigning Burns |
| The Day Mars Invaded Earth | 1963-02-14 | Dr. Web Spencer |
| Sanctuary | 1961-04-18 | Lee |
| Gunfight in Abilene | 1967-02-03 | Ed Scovie |
| Flap | 1970-11-13 | Steve Gray (District Attorney’s Office) |
| The Chase | 1966-02-18 | Salesman (uncredited) |
| Walk Tall | 1960-09-01 | Jake (as Bill Mims) |
| Fer-de-Lance | 1974-10-18 | Mayne Bradley |
| I Killed Wild Bill Hickok | 1956-06-16 | Rancher Dan |
| Lost Flight | 1970-08-13 | Fat Man |
| The Bamboo Saucer | 1968-10-23 | Vetry (as Bill Mims) |
| The Legend of Custer | 1968-01-01 | William R. Tymen |
| Paint Your Wagon | 1969-10-15 | Frock-Coated Man |
| Wild in the Country | 1961-06-15 | Uncle Rolfe Braxton |
| The Day the Bubble Burst | 1982-02-07 | |
| Young Jesse James | 1960-08-02 | The Reverend (uncredited) |
| The Traveling Executioner | 1970-10-01 | Lynn |
| Underground Aces | 1981-01-02 | Brown Corniche Owner |
| Captain America II: Death Too Soon | 1979-11-23 | Dr. J. Brenner |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963-09-24 | |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Hawkins |
| Arnie | 1970-09-19 | |
| My Three Sons | 1960-09-29 | |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1962-09-26 | |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | |
| Airwolf | 1984-01-22 | Businessman |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Gallery Attendant |
| Law of the Plainsman | 1959-10-01 | Western Express Agent |
| Kolchak: The Night Stalker | 1974-09-13 | Officer Hale |
| The Westerner | 1960-09-30 | Ray Huff |
| Hogan’s Heroes | 1965-09-17 | Fritz Bowman |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Jimmy Eisely |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963-09-24 | Mayor Potts |
| Mayberry R.F.D. | 1968-09-23 | Brian |
| The Rookies | 1972-09-11 | Bartender |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1976-10-03 | Dr. Walter De Groot |