Adam Williams
Biography
Adam Williams was an American film and television actor. Born Adam William Berg on November 26, 1922, he served as a United States Navy pilot in World War II, receiving the Navy Cross for his distinguished service. Williams began his acting career in the 1950s, primarily playing villainous roles. He appeared in numerous films, including Without Warning!, The Big Heat, and Fear Strikes Out. Williams also had notable roles in The Space Children and North by Northwest. He is also known as Adam William. Adam Williams passed away on December 4, 2006, at the age of 84.
Career overview
Adam Williams was an American film and television actor. He began his acting career after distinguished military service as a United States Navy pilot in World War II, for which he received the Navy Cross. Williams started his acting career in the early 1950s, during which he appeared in various films and television shows.
Williams played the lead in the 1952 film Without Warning!, and had notable roles in other films such as The Big Heat and The Space Children. He also appeared in the 1957 film Fear Strikes Out and the 1959 film North by Northwest, where he played the role of Valerian. Throughout his career, Williams appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 84 known credits.
Williams' acting career spanned several decades, primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. He established himself as a "bad guy" actor, known for his roles in various films and television shows during this period.
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Full Filmography
112 titles- Ladies Knight (2012) as Doofus (voice)
- Helter Skelter (1976) as Terrence Milik
- Switch (1975) as Henry Corwin
- Cannon (1971)
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Dr. Schmidt
- Mannix (1967) as Prosecutor
- Mannix (1967) as George Henderson
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Burton
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Follow Me, Boys! (1966) as Sergeant (uncredited)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as David Brice
- Honey West (1965) as Gordon Forbes
- The Glory Guys (1965) as Pvt. Lucas Crain
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Mose
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Chief
- The New Interns (1964) as Wolanski
- The Fugitive (1963) as Truck Driver
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Ben Jorgenson
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as C.H. Littler
- Temple Houston (1963) as Harmony Brown
- Gunfight at Comanche Creek (1963) as Jed Hayden
- The Virginian (1962) as Roper
- Combat! (1962) as Lt. Col. Nash
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Burton Harper
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Convicts 4 (1962) as Guard
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ralph Walker
- The Americans (1961)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- The Last Sunset (1961) as Calverton
- Thriller (1960) as Hymie Kralik
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Willie Cleveland
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Henry Gifford
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Mel Walters
- Outlaws (1960)
- Guestward, Ho! (1960)
- Stagecoach West (1960) as Arnie Ames
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- The Westerner (1960) as Pauk
- Mission of Danger (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Muller
- Bonanza (1959) as Blackie Marx
- Bonanza (1959) as Red Twilight
- Bonanza (1959) as Hardesty
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Woodward
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Sailor
- Rawhide (1959) as Kellino
- Rawhide (1959) as Jeb
- Rawhide (1959) as Hank Kale
- The Untouchables (1959) as Lloyd Barker
- The Untouchables (1959) as Paul Meadows
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Harry Gulliver
- The Detectives (1959) as Eddie Furman
- The Detectives (1959) as Soley
- The Detectives (1959) as Felix
- Black Saddle (1959) as Brad Pickard
- Black Saddle (1959) as Clint Frome
- North by Northwest (1959) as Valerian
- The Rifleman (1958) as Jake Pardee
- The Rifleman (1958) as Corporal Troc
- The Rifleman (1958) as Jax
- The Rifleman (1958) as Russell Ganaway
- The Rifleman (1958) as Cory Platt
- The Rifleman (1958) as Mal Sherman
- The Rifleman (1958) Teleplay
- The Rifleman (1958) Story
- Lawman (1958) as Burley Keller
- The Texan (1958) as Jebb Kilmer
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Willie Lee Hanks
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Axel Derwent
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Spud Morrison
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Chuck Lynch
- Darby's Rangers (1958) as Heavy Hall
- The Badlanders (1958) as Deputy Leslie
- The Space Children (1958) as Dave Brewster
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jason Beckmeyer
- Maverick (1957) as Sam Elkins
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Frank Gault
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Beckett
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Simon Quill
- M Squad (1957) as Denny Sutton
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Wohlman
- Trackdown (1957) as Cowboy
- The Oklahoman (1957) as Bob Randell
- The Garment Jungle (1957) as Ox
- Fear Strikes Out (1957) as Doctor Brown
- The Lonely Man (1957) as Lon
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Harlan Breckenridge
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Wire Service (1956) as Wells
- The Proud and Profane (1956) as Eustace Press
- The Rack (1956) as Sgt. Otto Pahnke
- Cheyenne (1955) as Jeb Quinn
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Slim Trent
- The Millionaire (1955) as Todd Burke
- The Millionaire (1955) as Jackson Greene
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Police Lt. King
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Doctor
- Crashout (1955) as Fred Summerfield
- The Yellow Tomahawk (1954) as Cpl. Maddock
- Dragonfly Squadron (1954) as Capt. Wyler
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Glen
- The Big Heat (1953) as Larry Gordon
- Vice Squad (1953) as Marty Kusalich
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as George
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Private Littauer
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- Without Warning! (1952) as Carl Martin
- Flying Leathernecks (1951) as Lt. Bert Malotke
- Benjy (1951) as Mr. Miller
- Queen for a Day (1951) as Chuck
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adam Williams best known for?
Adam Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Helter Skelter (1976), Switch (1975), The Defector (1966), Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969).
When and where was Adam Williams born?
Adam Williams was born on November 26, 1922 in Wall Lake, Iowa, USA. They passed away on December 4, 2006.
How many credits does Adam Williams have?
Adam Williams has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2012.
What is Adam Williams's background in cinema and television?
Adam Williams was an American film and television actor. Born Adam William Berg on November 26, 1922, he served as a United States Navy pilot in World War II, receiving the Navy Cross for his distinguished service. Williams began his acting career in the 1950s, primarily playing villainous roles. He appeared in numerou...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Woodward — aged about 36
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Sailor — aged about 36
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as C.H. Littler — aged about 40
- The Untouchables (1959) as Lloyd Barker — aged about 36
- The Untouchables (1959) as Paul Meadows — aged about 36
- North by Northwest (1959) as Valerian — aged about 36
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