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Guy Williams

Acting Born Jan 14, 1924 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

Biography

Armando Joseph Catalano (January 14, 1924 – April 30, 1989), known as Guy Williams, was an American actor and former fashion model, who played swashbuckling action heroes in the 1950s and 1960s, but never quite achieved movie-star status despite his appearance (including hazel eyes, 6′3″ (1.90m) height, and 190 lb (86 kg) weight) and charisma, which helped launch his early successful photographic modeling career.

Among his most prominent achievements were two memorable TV series: Zorro, in the title role, and Lost in Space, as the father of the Robinson family. The sci-fi TV program was highly popular, noted for the design of the sleek silver spacesuits, which Guy Williams wore in many publicity photos.

His hobbies included: astronomy, chess, music (mostly classical), fencing, tropical fish, and sailing: he owned a 40-foot (12m) ketch called The Oceana.

In the late 1970s, Guy Williams retired near Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he died of a brain aneurysm in 1989.

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Known for

Film

Mulholland Drive

as Will Cartwright

Lost in Space

as Dr. John Robinson

Four Star Playhouse

as Dick

Full filmography

  • Bonanza (1959) as Will Cartwright
  • Lost in Space (1965) as Dr. John Robinson
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dick
  • Zorro (1957) as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
  • Studio One (1948)
  • The Lone Ranger (1949) as Sheriff Will Harrington
  • Highway Patrol (1955) as Jerry March
  • Highway Patrol (1955) as Officer Hansen
  • State Trooper (1956) as Vince Breedon
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Zorro / Don Diego de la Vega
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Zorro
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Zorro / Don Diego
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Miles Hendon
  • Cavalcade of America (1952) as Player
  • Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955) as Jim Lorane
  • The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) as Radio Operator (uncredited)
  • Cameo Theatre (1950)
  • The Last Frontier (1955) as Lieutenant Benton (uncredited)
  • Lost In Space Forever (1998) as Professor John Robinson (archive footage)
  • The Prince and the Pauper (1962) as Miles Hendon
  • The Man from the Alamo (1953) as Sergeant
  • Sincerely Yours (1955) as Dick Cosgrove (uncredited)
  • The Sign of Zorro (1958) as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
  • All I Desire (1953) as Party guest