William Christopher
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 20, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, USA
- Died
- December 31, 2016
- Active Years
- 1960–2024 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
William Christopher works in acting. Born October 20, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. Died December 31, 2016. Archytele tracks 43 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television (2024) as Self
- M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2002) as Himself
- Team Knight Rider (1997) as Professor Roykirk
- Heaven Sent (1994) as Priest
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Art Amador / Martin Beckman
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Andrus
- Mad About You (1992) as Chaplain Olson
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
- Memories of M*A*S*H (1991) as Self / Father Mulcahy
- Snoops (1989) as Harvey Allen
- The Little Troll Prince (1987) as Bjørn (voice)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Burton Hollis
- AfterMASH (1983) as Father Mulcahy
- Making 'M*A*S*H' (1981) as Self
- For the Love of It (1980) as Barton
- The Love Boat (1977) as Carl Mitchell
- The Love Boat (1977) as Elliot Weatherly
- The Love Boat (1977) as Hal Wiliston
- Hearts of the West (1975) as Bank Teller
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Good Times (1974) as The Doctor
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Father Mulcahy
- Columbo (1971) as Male Scientist
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Nichols (1971) as Niles
- The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) as Zip (Cloud)
- The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968) as Pvt. Jake Schultz
- The Perils of Pauline (1967) as Doctor
- That Girl (1966)
- The Fortune Cookie (1966) as Interne (as Bill Christopher)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Lieutenant Donner
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as German Private
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Foster
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Thomas
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Lester Hummel
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Lester Hummel (uncredited)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Pvt. Lester Hummel
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Heathcote
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Dr. Thomas Peterson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Christopher best known for?
William Christopher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television (2024), Team Knight Rider (1997), Mr. Jones (1993), Lions for Lambs (2007).
When and where was William Christopher born?
William Christopher was born on October 20, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. They passed away on December 31, 2016.
How many credits does William Christopher have?
William Christopher has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2024.
What is William Christopher's background in cinema and television?
William Christopher (October 20, 1932 – December 31, 2016) was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. from 1965 to 1968 and Father Mulcahy on the television series MASH from 1972 to 1983 and its spinoff After MASH from 1983 to 1985.
William Christopher by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television (2024) as Self — aged about 91
- Columbo (1971) as Male Scientist — aged about 38
- Good Times (1974) as The Doctor — aged about 41
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Father Mulcahy — aged about 39
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) — aged about 58
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Lieutenant Donner — aged about 32
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