William Smithers

Acting Born Jul 10, 1927 Died May 26, 2026 Richmond, Virginia, USA 64 credits

Biography

William Smithers works in acting. Born July 10, 1927 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Died May 26, 2026. Archytele tracks 64 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Thaao Penghlis 3 shared titles

Franciszek Przybylski 2 shared titles

Emily Schulman 2 shared titles

James Sloyan 2 shared titles

Anna Czartoryska 2 shared titles

Klara Bielawka 2 shared titles

Agata Buzek 2 shared titles

Madeline Thelton 2 shared titles

Joanna Kulig 2 shared titles

Rafał Mroczek 1 shared title

Career timeline

1993

Walker, Texas Ranger

1986

Sledge Hammer!

1984

Hunter

1983

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1980

The Return of Frank CannonWhere the Ladies Go

1978

DallasThe Amazing Spider-ManDeathsport

1977

Lucan

1976

Quincy, M.E.

1974

The Six Million Dollar ManThe Manhunter

1973

HawkinsPapillonScorpioCall to Danger

1972

The RookiesThe Streets of San FranciscoTrouble Man

1971

CannonOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawThe Neon Ceiling

1970

The Brotherhood of the Bell

1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.The Monk

1968

Hawaii Five-OThe Name of the GameIt Takes a ThiefThe Mod SquadThe Mod Squad

1967

IronsideIronsideMannixThe InvadersThe Invaders

1966

Star TrekMission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleTarzanFelony Squad

1965

The F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Eagle in a Cage

1964

The Parisienne and the Prudes

1963

Espionage

1962

Combat!

1961

The Defenders

1956

Attack

1954

The Shadow

1952

Omnibus

1951

Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of Fame

1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

1948

The Philco Television PlayhouseStudio OneStudio OneStudio OneStudio One

Full Filmography

64 titles

Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Milo Crane
Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Colonel Poltz
Hunter (1984) as Major Cody
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
The Return of Frank Cannon (1980) as William Barrett
Where the Ladies Go (1980) as Mullen
Dallas (1978) as Jeremy Wendell
The Amazing Spider-Man (1978)
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Deathsport (1978) as Doctor Karl
Lucan (1977)
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as General Koslenko
The Manhunter (1974)
Hawkins (1973) as Sam Drummond
Papillon (1973) as Warden Barrot
Scorpio (1973) as Mitchell
Call to Danger (1973) as (uncredited)
The Rookies (1972)
The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Dr. Norman Jessup
Trouble Man (1972) as Captain Joe Marx
Cannon (1971)
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Mark Wade
The Neon Ceiling (1971) as Doctor Miller
The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970) as Dr. Jerry Fielder
Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as George Howe
The Monk (1969) as Leo Barnes
Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Dr. Warren Parker
The Name of the Game (1968) as Dave Martin
It Takes a Thief (1968) as Mr. Aiken
The Mod Squad (1968)
The Mod Squad (1968) as Lew Dickens
Ironside (1967)
Ironside (1967) as Frank Rich
Mannix (1967) as Salvatore Pucci
The Invaders (1967) as Nat Greely
The Invaders (1967) as Adam Lane
Judd, for the Defense (1967)
Star Trek (1966) as Captain R.M. Merik
Mission: Impossible (1966) as Victor Tomar
Mission: Impossible (1966) as Frank Egan
Tarzan (1966)
Felony Squad (1966)
Jericho (1966)
Shane (1966) as Del Packard
The F.B.I. (1965) as Joseph Kearney
The F.B.I. (1965) as Clay Keller
The F.B.I. (1965) as Frank William Stocker
The F.B.I. (1965) as John Debecker
Eagle in a Cage (1965) as Gourgaud
The Parisienne and the Prudes (1964) as Henry
Espionage (1963) as Crawford Layton
Combat! (1962) as Lt. Markes
The Defenders (1961) as District Attorney Koch
Attack (1956) as Harry Woodruff
The Shadow (1954) as Alex Bromm
Omnibus (1952) as Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Gourgaud
Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
Studio One (1948) as Linus Hobbs
Studio One (1948) as Bernie Linton
Studio One (1948) as Lieutenant Bill Meade
Studio One (1948)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

William Smithers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), Sledge Hammer! (1986), Hunter (1984), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983).

When and where was William Smithers born?

William Smithers was born on July 10, 1927 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. They passed away on May 26, 2026.

How many credits does William Smithers have?

William Smithers has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1993.

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

William Smithers was an American film and television actor. He was best known for his recurring role as Jeremy Wendell in the television series Dallas.