William Lanteau
Biography
William Lanteau was an American character actor who was born William Lanctot on November 12, 1922, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He had 48 known acting credits during his career. Among his best known roles are Charlie the mail carrier in the film On Golden Pond and mayor Chester Wanamaker in the television series Newhart. He passed away on November 3, 1993, at the age of 70.
Career overview
William Lanteau was an American character actor who was born William Lanctot on November 12, 1922, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Throughout his career, he amassed 48 known acting credits in movies and television shows. Among his best known roles are Charlie the mail carrier in the film On Golden Pond and mayor Chester Wanamaker in the television series Newhart.
Lanteau passed away on November 3, 1993, at the age of 70.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- Shadow of a Doubt (1991) as Henry Newton
- Coach (1989) as Herb
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Frace
- Monsters (1988) as Tom Hart
- Moving Target (1988) as Mr. Bauman
- Shadow Chasers (1985) as Dr. Edwards
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Howard
- Goodnight, Beantown (1983)
- This Girl for Hire (1983) as Maurice
- Cheers (1982) as Mr. Sayers
- Newhart (1982) as Chester Wanamaker
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Dr. Sinclair
- On Golden Pond (1981) as Charlie Martin
- Bungle Abbey (1981) as Edgar Forsythe
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978) as The Clerk
- First, You Cry (1978) as Notions Clerk
- Happily Ever After (1978) as Tennis Court Manager
- CHiPs (1977) as Rogovia
- Our Town (1977) as Howie Newsome
- From Noon Till Three (1976) as Reverend Cabot
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Colonel Flint
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Avery Dickson
- The Art of Crime (1975) as Medical Examiner
- Lincoln (1974) as Mr Richards
- Come Die with Me (1974) as Salesman
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Mr. Turlock
- The Waltons (1972) as Salesman
- The Harness (1971) as Charlie, the Banker
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Gus the Waiter (uncredited)
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Vincent Pryor
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Sherwood
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Kincaid
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Mr. Minkle
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Spike
- The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968) as Seth Duncan
- Ironside (1967) as Arnold Beckman
- The Mothers-in-Law (1967) as Mark Redfield
- Hotel (1967) as Mason
- Green Acres (1965) as Registrar
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Analyst
- Sex and the Single Girl (1964) as Sylvester
- The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour (1964) as Mr. Henderson
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Arthur Bronson
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Floorwalker
- The Honeymoon Machine (1961) as Tommy Dane
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Ed Sawyer
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Steve Crest
- Captain Brassbound's Conversion (1960) as 1st Officer
- The Facts of Life (1960) as Airline Clerk
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Dolan
- Li'l Abner (1959) as Available Jones
- Perry Mason (1957) as Ross Darley
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Lanteau best known for?
William Lanteau is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Coach (1989), The Wonder Years (1988), Monsters (1988), Shadow Chasers (1985).
When and where was William Lanteau born?
William Lanteau was born on November 12, 1922 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA. They passed away on November 3, 1993.
How many credits does William Lanteau have?
William Lanteau has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 1991.
What is William Lanteau's background in cinema and television?
William Lanteau was an American character actor who was born William Lanctot on November 12, 1922, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He had 48 known acting credits during his career. Among his best known roles are Charlie the mail carrier in the film On Golden Pond and mayor Chester Wanamaker in the television series Newhart....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Dolan — aged about 36
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Frace — aged about 65
- Lincoln (1974) as Mr Richards — aged about 51
- Shadow Chasers (1985) as Dr. Edwards — aged about 62
- Perry Mason (1957) as Ross Darley — aged about 34
- Cheers (1982) as Mr. Sayers — aged about 59
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