Biff McGuire
Biography
William Biff McGuire was an American actor born on October 25, 1926, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was also known as William B. During his career, McGuire amassed sixty-six known credits in acting across movies and television shows. He is best known for his role as Inspector Kramer in the television production Nero Wolfe, which was released in 1979. McGuire passed away at the age of ninety-four on March 9, 2021. Further personal information, awards, and biographical details are not documented in the provided archives.
Career overview
William Biff McGuire was an American actor born on October 25, 1926, in New Haven, Connecticut. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated sixty-six known acting credits across movies and television shows.
Among his television work, he is best known for his role as Inspector Kramer in Nero Wolfe, which was released in 1979. His professional career spanned decades, during which he was also known by the name William B.
McGuire passed away on March 9, 2021, at the age of ninety-four. His contributions to film and television are documented through his extensive acting credits on The Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- Hollywood Seagull (2013)
- Judging Amy (1999) as Judge Helmstadler
- Union Square (1997) as Peter Feeney
- JAG (1995) as Adm. Caleb Stanton, Ret.
- Cybill (1995) as Jonathan Martin
- ER (1994) as Ralph Pooler
- Frasier (1993) as Mr. Smolenski
- Law & Order (1990) as Reverend Morley
- Growing Pains (1985) as Simmons
- Remington Steele (1982) as Raymond Kelly
- Firebird 2015 A.D. (1981) Screenplay
- Act of Violence (1979) as Tom Sullivan
- The Last Word (1979) as Governor Davis
- Nero Wolfe (1979) as Insp. Cramer
- A Cry for Justice (1979) as Judge Richards
- Child of Glass (1978) as Joe Armsworth
- How the West Was Won (1977) as Ed Walters
- In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977) as Father Tom
- Have I Got a Christmas for You (1977) as Fred Horgan
- The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer (1977) as Alfred Terry
- Roger & Harry: The Mitera Target (1977) as Sylvester March
- Midway (1976) as Captain Miles Browning
- Gibbsville (1976) as Dr. Michael Malloy
- Law and Order (1976) as Lt. Lenihan
- Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident (1976) as John McCone
- Kingston (1976) as Pat Martinson
- The Hemingway Play (1976) as Charlie
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Officer Sterling
- Matt Helm (1975) as Professor Shannon
- Kate McShane (1975)
- Khan! (1975) as Kimmel
- Crime Club (1975) as Byron Craine
- The Turning Point of Jim Malloy (1975) as Doctor Mike Malloy
- The Underground Man (1974) as Cassidy
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Mason Barber
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Henry Morrison
- Kojak (1973) as Defense Attorney Kingsley
- Police Story (1973)
- Serpico (1973) as Captain McClain
- The Werewolf of Washington (1973) as President
- The Rookies (1972)
- Great Performances (1971) as Foley
- Great Performances (1971) as Murphy
- Paradise Lost (1971) as Phil Foley
- Hogan's Goat (1971) as Murphy
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Sam Bissell
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Babe Mandell
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) as Sandy
- The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) as Mr. Kelly
- Diary of a Swinger (1967)
- Station Six-Sahara (1963) as Jimmy
- The Defenders (1961) as Morton Benjamin
- Destination Space (1959) as Technician (uncredited)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Paul Cunningham
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Potter
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Howard Latimer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dana Edwards
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ray Loomis
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Larry Templeton
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955) as Lieutenant Tom Wallace
- The Phenix City Story (1955) as Fred Gage
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Joe Armsworth
- Kraft Television Theatre (1953)
- Kraft Television Theatre (1953) as Chandler
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Fred Horgan
- You're in the Navy Now (1951) as Sailor Messenger
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Officer Miles
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Will
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Soldier
- The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland (1950) as Tweedledee
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Studio One (1948) as Coley
- Studio One (1948) as Don Henderson
- Studio One (1948) as Cary
- Studio One (1948) as Overland Kid
- Studio One (1948) as Riley
- Studio One (1948) as Bill
- Studio One (1948) as Charles Belden
- The Ford Theatre Hour (1948)
- The Ford Theatre Hour (1948) as Tweedledee
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Biff McGuire best known for?
Biff McGuire is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hostage (2005), Betty Blue (1986), JAG (1995), Cybill (1995).
When and where was Biff McGuire born?
Biff McGuire was born on October 25, 1926 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on March 9, 2021.
How many credits does Biff McGuire have?
Biff McGuire has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2013.
What is Biff McGuire's background in cinema and television?
William Biff McGuire was an American actor born on October 25, 1926, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was also known as William B. During his career, McGuire amassed sixty-six known credits in acting across movies and television shows. He is best known for his role as Inspector Kramer in the television production Nero Wol...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 24
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Fred Horgan — aged about 24
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Joe Armsworth — aged about 27
- ER (1994) as Ralph Pooler — aged about 67
- Matt Helm (1975) as Professor Shannon — aged about 48
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Howard Latimer — aged about 28
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