William Prince
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 26, 1913 in Nichols, New York, USA
- Died
- October 8, 1996
- Active Years
- 1942–1994 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 112 credits in database
Biography
William Prince was an American actor born on January 26, 1913, in Nichols, New York, USA. He appeared in numerous soap operas and made guest appearances on primetime series. Prince also played villains in movies. He had a long acting career with 107 known credits. Prince passed away on October 8, 1996, at the age of 83.
Career overview
William Prince was an American actor who appeared in numerous soap operas and made guest appearances on primetime series. He also played villains in movies. Prince's acting credits include dozens of roles in television and film.
Prince's acting career spanned multiple mediums, with a significant presence in soap operas and primetime television. He also appeared in various films, often taking on villainous roles. The extent of his filmography is notable, with over 100 known credits.
Prince's acting career was marked by his versatility and range, with appearances in both television and film. His work in soap operas and primetime series demonstrates his ability to adapt to different formats and genres.
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112 titles- The Paper (1994) as Howard Hackett
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Miles Douglas
- The Portrait (1993) as Hubert Hayden
- The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991) as Mitchell Sage
- Steel and Lace (1991) as Old Man
- Law & Order (1990) as Dwight Corcoran
- Spontaneous Combustion (1990) as Lew Orlander
- Second Sight (1989) as Cardinal O'Hara
- Do You Know the Muffin Man? (1989) as Arthur Richardson
- Chain Letter (1989) as Matthew Barwood
- Monsters (1988) as Dr. Collin
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Chester Nimitz
- Vice Versa (1988) as Avery
- Nuts (1987) as Clarence Middleton
- Assassination (1987) as H.H. Royce
- Matlock (1986) as Garland Frazier
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986) as Archbishop Stefan Corro
- Spies Like Us (1985) as Keyes
- Fever Pitch (1985) as Mitchell
- Movers & Shakers (1985) as Louis Martin
- Goldie and the Bears (1985) as Paul Ellison
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Andrew Kerry
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- The Sting II (1983) as Tuxedo (uncredited)
- Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade (1983) as Asa Lamar
- Found Money (1983) as George Peterson
- Remington Steele (1982) as (uncredited)
- Remington Steele (1982) as Horton Earhart
- Fame (1982)
- Kiss Me Goodbye (1982) as Rev. Hollis
- The Soldier (1982) as The President
- Moonlight (1982) as Mr. White / Bibb
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Dynasty (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Dr. Striegel
- Love & Money (1981) as Paultz
- A Matter of Life and Death (1981) as Dr. Burgess
- The Greatest Man in the World (1981) as Secretary of State
- Bronco Billy (1980) as Edgar Lipton
- The Jericho Mile (1980) as O.A.U. Chairman
- Gideon's Trumpet (1980) as 5th Supreme Court Justice
- City in Fear (1980) as Harrison Crawford II
- Make Me an Offer (1980) as Milo Spears
- A Time for Miracles (1980) as Prefect
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- The Promise (1979) as George Calloway
- The Sorrows of Gin (1979) as Carl
- The Cat from Outer Space (1978) as Mr. Olympus
- The Gauntlet (1977) as Blakelock
- The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) as Alex Spaulding
- Aspen (1977) as Judge Miles Kendrick
- Rollercoaster (1977) as Quinlan
- Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye (1977) as Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy
- Fire Sale (1977) as Mr. Cooper (uncredited)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Prosecutor
- Network (1976) as Edward George Ruddy
- Sybil (1976) as Willard Dorsett
- Family Plot (1976) as Bishop Wood
- All Over (1976) as The Best Friend
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as James Marshall Gunther
- The Invisible Man (1975)
- The Stepford Wives (1975) as Ike Mazzard
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Broxton
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Arnold Newcomb
- Police Woman (1974)
- Night Games (1974) as Clayton Nikell
- Kojak (1973) as Baker
- Key West (1973) as Sen. Scott
- Blade (1973) as Powers
- The Heartbreak Kid (1972) as Colorado Man
- Great Performances (1971) as The Best Friend
- Cannon (1971)
- Primus (1971)
- Sacco & Vanzetti (1971) as William Thompson
- A World Apart (1970)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Willard Coleman
- An Enemy of the People (1966)
- The Atom and Eve (1966) as Narrator
- Another World (1964)
- Young Doctor Malone (1958)
- All the King's Men (1958)
- Macabre (1958) as Dr. Rodney Barrett
- The Edge of Night (1956)
- The Vagabond King (1956) as Rene de Montigny
- Secret of Treasure Mountain (1956) as Robert Kendall
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Justice (1954) as Richard Adams
- Janet Dean, Registered Nurse (1954)
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as 5th Supreme Court Justice
- Danger (1950)
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) as Christian de Neuvillette
- Suspense (1949)
- Suspense (1949) as Cunningham
- Lust for Gold (1949) as Barry Storm
- Studio One (1948) as Peter Standish
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Hadrian the adopted son
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Carnegie Hall (1947) as Tony Salerno Jr.
- Dead Reckoning (1946) as Sgt. Johnny Drake
- Cinderella Jones (1946) as Bart Williams
- Shadow of a Woman (1946) as David G. MacKellar, Louise's Lawyer
- Objective, Burma! (1945) as Lt. Sid Jacobs
- Pillow to Post (1945) as Lieutenant Don Mallory
- Hollywood Canteen (1944) as Self
- The Very Thought of You (1944) as Fred
- Destination Tokyo (1943) as Pills
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Prince best known for?
William Prince is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Paper (1994), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), Basquiat (1996), Spontaneous Combustion (1990).
When and where was William Prince born?
William Prince was born on January 26, 1913 in Nichols, New York, USA. They passed away on October 8, 1996.
How many credits does William Prince have?
William Prince has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1994.
What is William Prince's background in cinema and television?
William Prince was an American actor born on January 26, 1913, in Nichols, New York, USA. He appeared in numerous soap operas and made guest appearances on primetime series. Prince also played villains in movies. He had a long acting career with 107 known credits. Prince passed away on October 8, 1996, at the age of 83...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 38
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as 5th Supreme Court Justice — aged about 38
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Chester Nimitz — aged about 75
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Mr. Broxton — aged about 61
- Network (1976) as Edward George Ruddy — aged about 63
- Danger (1950) — aged about 37
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