William Forrest

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1902-10-10

Day of Death

1989-01-26

Place of Birth

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

William Forrest

Biography

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.

Filmography (144)

⭐ 7.0 Role: Noel Crosman, Sr.

The November Plan

⭐ 4.2 Role: Mr. Wylie

The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker

⭐ 4.1 Role: James Underhill

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula

⭐ 7.0 Role: Martin Crane

Sakima and the Masked Marvel

⭐ 8.3 Role: Gerald Douglas (uncredited)

Spy Smasher Returns

⭐ 6.7 Role: Senator (uncredited)

Cheyenne Autumn

⭐ 6.6 Role: Millard Mellner

Good Neighbor Sam

⭐ 6.8 Role: Banker

One-Eyed Jacks

⭐ 7.0 Role: Gen. Steve Hurlburt

The Horse Soldiers

⭐ 7.2 Role: Dr. Tom (uncredited)

The Last Hurrah

⭐ 7.2 Role: Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)

The Last Hurrah

⭐ 6.5 Role: Governor

The Toughest Gun in Tombstone

⭐ 6.3 Role: Aaron Starr, Amantha's father

Band of Angels

⭐ 6.2 Role: Mr. Jessup

Loving You

⭐ 7.6 Role: Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)

Sweet Smell of Success

⭐ 5.6 Role: Admiral Greenhouse

The Monster That Challenged the World

⭐ 5.1 Role: Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)

You Can't Run Away from It

⭐ 6.1 Role: Mr. Dennison (uncredited)

Walk the Proud Land

⭐ 6.7 Role: Hocker (uncredited)

Pardners

⭐ 0 Role: Mr. Green

Meet the Governor

⭐ 6.1 Role: Simpson (uncredited)

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

⭐ 5.6 Role: Admiral

Francis in the Navy

⭐ 7.5 Role: Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)

Ain't Misbehavin'

⭐ 6.2 Role: Wiilliam Peterson

Rage at Dawn

⭐ 6.0 Role: Paul Williamson

New York Confidential

⭐ 7.5 Role: Florenz Ziegfeld

The Eddie Cantor Story

⭐ 7.8 Role: John Graham

Private Eyes

⭐ 5.9 Role: Col. Mayberry

Invaders from Mars

⭐ 6.0 Role: John Randolph

Winning of the West

⭐ 5.8 Role: Mr. Carter (Uncredited)

Night Without Sleep

⭐ 4.2 Role: James Otis

The Rose Bowl Story

⭐ 6.9 Role: Mr. Greene (uncredited)

Deadline - U.S.A.

⭐ 7.2 Role: Col. Putnam (uncredited)

Belles on Their Toes

⭐ 4.9 Role: Florenz Ziegfeld

I'll See You in My Dreams

⭐ 5.2 Role: General (uncredited)

Flight to Mars

⭐ 6.3 Role: Lt. Commander

The Sea Hornet

⭐ 6.3 Role: Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)

The Racket

⭐ 7.0 Role: Arthur Rayburn

Smuggler's Gold

⭐ 5.8 Role: Hacker

Gasoline Alley

⭐ 6.3 Role: J.P. Knight (uncredited)

Hunt the Man Down

⭐ 6.3 Role: Mr. Lankford (uncredited)

The Good Humor Man

⭐ 6.0 Role: Thomas Milford

The Story of Seabiscuit

⭐ 7.5 Role: Anderson

The Devil's Henchmen

⭐ 7.5 Role: Dawson

Trail of the Yukon

⭐ 6.7 Role: Announcer (uncredited)

In the Good Old Summertime

⭐ 5.4 Role: Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator

Arson, Inc.

⭐ 6.0 Role: Nick Walters

Race Street

⭐ 7.5 Role: Henry Thompson

The Gentleman from Nowhere

⭐ 6.0 Role: Insurance Company Boss

Mystery in Mexico

⭐ 7.0 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

Fort Apache

⭐ 7.1 Role: Mason Carter

Trapped by Boston Blackie

⭐ 4.2 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

Who Killed Doc Robbin?

⭐ 5.9 Role: Ship Captain (uncredited)

Three Daring Daughters

⭐ 6.8 Role: Carruthers

Alias a Gentleman

⭐ 6.2 Role: U.S. Officer

The Senator Was Indiscreet

⭐ 6.5 Role: Evans

Devil Ship

⭐ 6.7 Role: Robert " Bob " Dixon

Blondie in the Dough

⭐ 10.0 Role: Dr. Felix Blanchard

The Spirit of West Point

⭐ 6.9 Role: Mr. Baldwin (uncredited)

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

⭐ 7.4 Role: Dr. Rogers (uncredited)

Miracle on 34th Street

⭐ 6.5 Role: Lance Fowler

The Corpse Came C.O.D.

⭐ 4.5 Role: Col. Winters

Sarge Goes to College

⭐ 5.8 Role: (uncredited)

The Guilt of Janet Ames

⭐ 4.6 Role: Judge Roger Tanner

The Devil On Wheels

⭐ 5.1 Role: Henry Small

Blind Spot

⭐ 8.0 Role: Major

Doctor Jim

⭐ 6.8 Role: Lt. Col. Simpson (uncredited)

Dead Reckoning

⭐ 6.4 Role: Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)

Nobody Lives Forever

⭐ 5.7 Role: James Smith

The Well Groomed Bride

⭐ 8.5 Role: Dwight Ferris (uncredited)

Meet Me on Broadway

⭐ 5.8 Role: Commander (uncredited)

Tars and Spars

⭐ 8.5 Role: Dr. Cooper (uncredited)

Purity Squad

⭐ 7.5 Role: District Attorney

Girls of the Big House

⭐ 7.0 Role: Detective Peterson

Behind City Lights

⭐ 6.8 Role: Movie Director (uncredited)

Anchors Aweigh

⭐ 9.0 Role: Charles Cantrell

Road to Alcatraz

⭐ 7.5 Role: Dist. Atty. Brady

Gangs of the Waterfront

⭐ 6.7 Role: Col. Lane

The Caribbean Mystery

⭐ 7.2 Role: Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)

God Is My Co-Pilot

⭐ 6.0 Role: Racing Secretary

Salty O'Rourke

⭐ 5.6 Role: Sauter (as Bill Forrest)

Adventures of Kitty O'Day

⭐ 5.3 Role: Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)

Here Come the Waves

⭐ 7.6 Role: Forbes

The Doughgirls

⭐ 7.6 Role: Important Client (uncredited)

Laura

⭐ 6.2 Role: Superintendent Reynolds (uncredited)

Strange Affair

⭐ 6.7 Role: Col. Hart

Abroad with Two Yanks

⭐ 5.6 Role: Minor Role (uncredited)

Wilson

⭐ 6.8 Role: Unknown

Mr. Winkle Goes to War

⭐ 6.8 Role: Clinton (uncredited)

Mr. Skeffington

⭐ 5.7 Role: Col. Edward Dobbs (uncredited)

Follow the Boys

⭐ 6.8 Role: Unknown

It Happened Tomorrow

⭐ 6.8 Role: Officer (uncredited)

Four Jills in a Jeep

⭐ 0 Role: Major

The Case of the Tremendous Trifle

⭐ 0 Role: Colonel

Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts

⭐ 6.3 Role: Lt. Tom Kerrick

The Fighting Seabees

⭐ 5.5 Role: Martin Crane

The Masked Marvel

⭐ 6.2 Role: Commander Manning (uncredited)

Corvette K-225

⭐ 6.2 Role: Commander Manning

Corvette K-225

⭐ 5.9 Role: Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)

So Proudly We Hail

⭐ 6.5 Role: Guard Captain (uncredited)

Du Barry Was a Lady

⭐ 6.5 Role: Thurston

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

⭐ 7.0 Role: Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)

Action in the North Atlantic

⭐ 8.0 Role: Commander at New Guinea

For God and Country

⭐ 5.7 Role: American Newsman (uncredited)

Mission to Moscow

⭐ 5.8 Role: Vice-Consul (uncredited)

Flight for Freedom

⭐ 6.5 Role: Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)

Air Force

⭐ 6.5 Role: Banker (uncredited)

It Ain't Hay

⭐ 7.0 Role: Colonel Henry

Reconnaissance Pilot

⭐ 6.4 Role: 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)

The Hard Way

⭐ 5.7 Role: Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

⭐ 8.5 Role: District Attorney

Mug Town

⭐ 5.9 Role: Unknown

Wake Island

⭐ 7.0 Role: Col. Reeves

Priorities on Parade

⭐ 5.7 Role: Captain Green

My Favorite Spy

⭐ 7.0 Role: Martin Oster

Spy Ship

⭐ 6.4 Role: Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)

Moontide

⭐ 5.5 Role: Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)

Meet the Stewarts

⭐ 6.9 Role: Forest Ranger

In This Our Life

⭐ 6.4 Role: Inspector at Airport (uncredited)

Tarzan's New York Adventure

⭐ 8.5 Role: Lt. Burns

Hello, Annapolis

⭐ 6.1 Role: Thornton (uncredited)

Spy Smasher

⭐ 6.5 Role: August 'Gus' Stoffen

Joe Smith, American

⭐ 6.5 Role: Prosecutor (uncredited)

Pardon My Stripes

⭐ 6.5 Role: Ward (uncredited)

A Date with the Falcon

⭐ 6.1 Role: Colonel

Keep 'Em Flying

⭐ 6.7 Role: Adjutant (uncredited)

They Died with Their Boots On

⭐ 7.2 Role: Officer (uncredited)

Sergeant York

⭐ 5.2 Role: Unknown

Doctors Don't Tell

⭐ 7.2 Role: Psychologist (uncredited)

Of Pups and Puzzles

⭐ 7.0 Role: (uncredited)

The Pittsburgh Kid

⭐ 7.0 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

⭐ 6.3 Role: Unknown

Million Dollar Baby

⭐ 7.3 Role: Governor's Associate (uncredited)

Meet John Doe

⭐ 6.1 Role: Vic Hilton

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

⭐ 5.8 Role: Prentiss

Flight from Destiny

⭐ 7.3 Role: Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

Respect the Law

⭐ 7.0 Role: Frederick Harper

A Volta do Besouro Verde

⭐ 10.0 Role: Mr. Brooks

The Secret Seven

⭐ 4.0 Role: Unknown

Fashion Horizons

⭐ 6.4 Role: Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene

The Man Who Talked Too Much

⭐ 7.3 Role: Investigator (uncredited)

Women in Hiding

⭐ 6.4 Role: Arthur Trent

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady

⭐ 5.8 Role: Unknown

Gangs of Chicago

⭐ 6.4 Role: 2nd Director (uncredited)

Alice in Movieland