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William Colby

Acting Born Jan 4, 1920 Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1961–2025
65 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

William Colby works in acting. Born January 4, 1920 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Italian Job

as Self
Film

Cover-Up

as Self - Former CIA Director (archive footage)

Frequent co-stars

Seymour Hersh 1 shared title
Jeff Gerth 1 shared title
David Obst 1 shared title
Bob Woodward 1 shared title
Max Friedman 1 shared title
Amy Davidson Sorkin 1 shared title
Antonio Taguba 1 shared title
Camille Lo Sapio 1 shared title
Isador Hersh 1 shared title
Dorothy Hersh 1 shared title

Career timeline

Cover-Up
The Spy Behind Home Plate
WormwoodWho Killed Olof Palme?
Sirius
The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
JFK II: The Bush Connection
Secrets of the CIA
All Power to the People!
Conspiracy of Silence
Gladio
The CIA's War Against Cuba
James Bond: The First 21 YearsJames Bond: The First 21 Years
On Company Business
The Mike Douglas Show

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Cover-Up (2025) as Self - Former CIA Director (archive footage)
  • Wormwood (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sirius (2013) as Self (voice) (archive footage)
  • Gladio (1992) as Self
  • James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Self - Director of the CIA 1973-1976
  • James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Self - Director of the CIA
  • Secrets of the CIA (1998) as Self (archive footage)
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  • Conspiracy of Silence (1993) as Self - Former Director, CIA
  • Who Killed Olof Palme? (2017) as Stay Behind, CIA/Suspect
  • The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby (2011) as Self (archive footage)
  • On Company Business (1980) as Self - CIA Director 1973-76
  • All Power to the People! (1996) as Self (archive footage)
  • JFK II: The Bush Connection (2003) as Self - CIA Director (voice) (archive sound)
  • The CIA's War Against Cuba (1987) as Former CIA Director
  • The Spy Behind Home Plate (2019) as Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William Colby best known for?

William Colby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Italian Job (1969), Cover-Up (2025).

When and where was William Colby born?

William Colby was born on January 4, 1920 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA.

How many credits does William Colby have?

William Colby has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.

What is William Colby's background in cinema and television?

William Egan Colby (1920-1996) was an American intelligence officer who served as Director of Central Intelligence from September 1973 to January 1976.

William Colby by the numbers

16credits
14films
2TV series
1961–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (16) Born on January 4

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