Ed Williams
Acting Born Nov 26, 1926 San Jose, California, USA 22 credits
Biography
Ed Williams works in acting. Born November 26, 1926 in San Jose, California, USA. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Loop
House
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Kill Shot
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Carnosaur
High Strung
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearFather of the BrideThe Woman Who SinnedFlight of Black Angel
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!To Heal a NationGoing to the Chapel
Infidelity
MatlockRatboy
MacGyver
I Want to Live
Madame's PlacePolice Squad!
Full Filmography
22 titles- House (2004) as Anthony
- MacGyver (1985) as The Minister
- Matlock (1986) as Mr. Morgan
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Dr. Bradley (segment "The Burial")
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) as Ted Olsen
- Madame's Place (1982) as Professor
- Police Squad! (1982) as Ted Olson
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) as Ted Olsen
- The Loop (2006) as Executive
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) as Ted
- Father of the Bride (1991) as Reverend
- Carnosaur (1993) as Dr. Sterling Raven
- High Strung (1992) as Boss
- I Want to Live (1983) as Minister
- Ratboy (1986) as Lake Reporter
- Kill Shot (1995) as Preacher
- The Woman Who Sinned (1991) as Priest
- Flight of Black Angel (1991) as Dispatcher
- To Heal a Nation (1988) as Chaplin
- The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1990) as Mr. Macgruder
- Going to the Chapel (1988) as Reverend Morton
- Infidelity (1987) as Priest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ed Williams best known for?
Ed Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cutthroat Island (1995), MacGyver (1985), Amsterdamned (1988), Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997).
When and where was Ed Williams born?
Ed Williams was born on November 26, 1926 in San Jose, California, USA.
How many credits does Ed Williams have?
Ed Williams has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2006.
What is Ed Williams's background in cinema and television?
Ed Williams (November 26, 1926 - October 2, 2025) was an American actor, known for Father of the Bride and The Naked Gun franchise.
Ed Williams by the numbers
22credits
15films
7TV series
1982–2006active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- House (2004) as Anthony — aged about 77
- Madame's Place (1982) as Professor — aged about 55
- Police Squad! (1982) as Ted Olson — aged about 55
- MacGyver (1985) as The Minister — aged about 58
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) as Ted Olsen — aged about 61
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Dr. Bradley (segment "The Burial") — aged about 70
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