Bill Williams

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.26

Gender

Male

Birthday

21-May-1915

Age

(111 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Willie
  • William Herman Katt

Bill Williams

Biography

William Herman Katt (born Herman August Wilhelm Katt; May 15, 1915 – September 21, 1992), known as Bill Williams, was an American television and film actor. He is best known for his starring role in the early television series The Adventures of Kit Carson, which aired in syndication from 1951 to 1955. Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York to German immigrant parents. He attended the Pratt Institute, and became a professional swimmer, performing in underwater shows. He landed a walk-on role as a theater usher in King Kong (1933). He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II, but was discharged before the end and became an actor. His credited debut was in The Blue Room in 1944, using the professional name Bill Williams. His first starring role was opposite Susan Hayward in Deadline at Dawn (1946). Williams appeared in ten films before he landed the lead role in television's The Adventures of Kit Carson, which ran for 105 episodes. When the series ended, Williams' star power faded. It was revived in 1957 when he co-starred with Betty White on television in Date with the Angels. Williams portrayed Federal agent Martin Flaherty in The Scarface Mob (1959), the pilot for ABC's The Untouchables. However, when the series was accepted, the role went to Jerry Paris. Williams turned down the lead in Sea Hunt in 1958, believing that an underwater show would not work on television. Lloyd Bridges accepted the part and turned it into a hit. Williams did star as a former Navy frogman in Assignment: Underwater, which ran for just one season. He played a variety of roles on Perry Mason, in which his wife Barbara Hale co-starred as Raymond Burr's secretary Della Street. In a 1962 episode, "The Case of the Crippled Cougar," he played defendant Mike Preston. In 1963, he was murder victim Floyd Grant in "The Case of the Bluffing Blast." In 1965 Williams played murderer Charles Shaw in "The Case of the Murderous Mermaid," and was murderer Burt Payne in "The Case of the 12th Wildcat". Williams appeared with his son in a final season episode of Ironside, bringing him together again with Raymond Burr. He also made numerous guest appearances on television and worked in low-budget science fiction films until his retirement.


Credits

Racing Blood Racing Blood (1954) Character: Tex
A stableboy and his uncle make a winner out of a doomed colt with a split hoof.
Legion of the Doomed Legion of the Doomed (1958) Character: N/A
An American in the French Foreign Legion learns that his commanding officer is a traitor who has formed an alliance with several tribes in the Sahara desert.
Rookie Fireman Rookie Fireman (1950) Character: Joe Blake
Merchant seaman Joe Blake, in love with Peggy Walters, takes the job of a rookie fireman in a big city department. His commander is strict-disciplinarian Fire Captain Jess Henshaw.
A Letter to Nancy A Letter to Nancy (1965) Character: George Reed
A little Chinese girl comes into the life of a well-to-do lawyer.
69 Minutes 69 Minutes (1976) Character: N/A
A wild, zany spoof of American TV, complete with "on-the-spot" exposes, "remote" broadcasts, sensational interviews and a wide variety of commercial take-offs. Some of the topics covered in the film include "Miracle Stoves," "The Microwave De-Generation," "Death-Breath,", "Saturday Night Specials," "The Mexican Vegetable Genocide," "Sheep Tips," "Love Doll Dating Services," "Cruising for Jailbait," "Underwater Real Estate" and others. The format of the movie closely resembles that of current popular "magazine" TV shows, featuring anchorpersons in studio settings and investigative reporters "in the field."
125 Rooms of Comfort 125 Rooms of Comfort (1974) Character: N/A
The film stars Tim Henry as Billie Joyce, a gay and transvestite former musician who has been institutionalized in an asylum due to mental illness. Inheriting the smalltown hotel formerly owned by his deceased father, he returns home intending to sell the hotel to real estate developer Oscar Kidd (Robert A. Silverman), but soon finds himself in the position of defending the rights of the hotel's staff against Kidd's renovation plans.
The Sergeant Was a Lady The Sergeant Was a Lady (1961) Character: Col. House
Service comedy illustrating U.S. Army corporal's brief encounter with WAC unit.
Stampede at Bitter Creek Stampede at Bitter Creek (1962) Character: Paul Forbes
Stampede at Bitter Creek (film) Foreign theatrical compilation of Disneyland anthology feature; Texas John Slaughter episodes ‘The Man from Bitter Creek‘ and ‘The Slaughter Trail’. edited together. First released in Mexico in November 1962. Released on video in 1986. Texas John Slaughter meets a variety of threatening obstacles when he tries to move his cattle herd into New Mexico.
Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood (1981) Character: Cowboy Bob
In this sequel to 1979's "Goldie and the Boxer," the ingratiating twosome, heavyweight champ and his 10-year-old manager, flee to California when a vengeful promoter who lost a bundle on the title fight wants retribution.
When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion (1979) Character: Self
Some of TV and film's popular western actors reunite in this tribute special hosted by Glenn Ford.
Blue Blood Blue Blood (1951) Character: Bill Manning
An out of work racehorse trainer is adopted by the daughters of a wealthy breeder and trains a cast-off horse for the big race of the season.
Wiretapper Wiretapper (1955) Character: James Arthur Vaus, Jr.
A cash-strapped electrical engineer with a criminal past vows to go straight when he marries his longtime girlfriend, but he has second thoughts when the mob offers big money for his wiretapping services.
Rose of Cimarron Rose of Cimarron (1952) Character: George Newcomb
A white girl raised by Indians sets out to find out who murdered her adoptive parents.
Spaceflight IC-1 Spaceflight IC-1 (1965) Character: Capt. Mead Ralston
In the year 2015, a spaceship, the IC-1, travels through outer space looking for a suitable planet to settle on. The commander, Captain Ralston, is stern and brutal in which one cadet, Steven, plots a revolt to turn the leadership of the command over to him.
Son of Paleface Son of Paleface (1952) Character: Kirk
Peter Potter Jr. returns to claim his father's gold, which is nowhere to be found.
Apache Ambush Apache Ambush (1955) Character: James Kingston
Two former enemies find themselves together on a cattle drive and fighting marauding Apaches and Mexican bandits.
The Storm Rider The Storm Rider (1957) Character: Sheriff Colton
In this fast-paced Western, smaler ranchers hire a former gunman Bart Jones (Scott Brady) in the middle of a range war when he's called on to protect a group of small-time ranchers against cattle baron Maj.
The Great Missouri Raid The Great Missouri Raid (1951) Character: Jim Younger
During the American Civil War (1861-1865), farmers Jesse and Frank James decided to form an armed gang to face the Union troops using guerrilla warfare.
Space Master X-7 Space Master X-7 (1958) Character: John Hand
A fungus dubbed "Blood Rust" from outer space threatens to destroy the Earth.
The Scarface Mob The Scarface Mob (1959) Character: Martin Flaherty
In 1929 Chicago, Federal investigator Eliot Ness struggles in the fight against Al Capone. He decides to form a special team of reliable, dedicated, honest law enforcement officers.
Havana Rose Havana Rose (1951) Character: Tex Thompson
Ambassador Rico DeMarco is in Washington trying to raise a five-million dollar loan for his country, Lower Salamia. Filbert Filmore and his domineering wife are about to sign on the dotted line for the loan when DeMarco's vivacious daughter, Estelita, upsets the deal by accidentally knocking hot coffee over the papers---and Mrs. Fillmore, who leaves the house in a huff. When word of the difficulties filters back home it's Viva la Revolution. But Estelita, disguised as a fortune teller tries to convince astrology believer Fillmore that the stars are propitious for his making the loan.
The Outlaw's Daughter The Outlaw's Daughter (1954) Character: Jess Raidley aka Big Red
Led astray by outlaw leader Jess, the "outlaw's daughter" Kate joins Jess' gang and follows in her dad's footsteps. Town marshal Dan tries his best to reform the girl, but this proves difficult inasmuch as Kate holds Dan responsible for her father's death. Only after most of the bad guys have been decimated by Dan does Kate discover the true identity of her dad's murderer. Having fallen in love with Kate, marshal Dan offers to let her escape prosecution, but she's made of sterner stuff than that.
Till the End of Time Till the End of Time (1946) Character: Perry Kincheloe
Three former marines have a hard time readjusting to civilian life. Perry can't deal with the loss of the use of his legs. William is in trouble with bad debts. And Cliff can't decide what he wants to do with his life, although he gets encouragement from war widow Pat Ruscomb.
Fighting Man of the Plains Fighting Man of the Plains (1949) Character: Marshall Johnny Tancred
Former bandit Jim Dancer becomes marshal of a Kansas town and cleans up the criminal element - with the help of his old pal, Jesse James.
The Stratton Story The Stratton Story (1949) Character: Eddie Dibson
Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
A Woman's Secret A Woman's Secret (1949) Character: Lee Crenshaw
A popular singer, Marian Washburn, suddenly and unexplainably loses her voice, causing a shake-up at the club where she works. Her worried but loyal piano player, Luke Jordan, helps to promote a new, younger singer, Susan Caldwell, to temporarily replace Marian. Susan finds some early acclaim but decides to leave the club after a few performances. Soon after Susan quits, she is gunned down, and Marian quickly becomes a suspect.
Johnny Angel Johnny Angel (1945) Character: Big Sailor (uncredited)
George Raft plays a sailor who sets out to solve his father's mysterious death.
The Clay Pigeon The Clay Pigeon (1949) Character: Jim Fletcher
Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospital he tries to clear himself by enlisting the aid of Martha Gregory, widow of a service buddy he was accused of informing on. Helped also by Ted Niles, a surviving fellow prisoner, he gets closer to finding the answers he needs, and becomes ensnared in a grandiose scheme involving his Japanese ex-prison guard, $10,000,000 of US currency forged by the Japanese and a burgeoning crime network poised to wreak havoc throughout southern California.
Tickle Me Tickle Me (1965) Character: Deputy Sturdivant
A singing rodeo rider takes a job at an all-female dude ranch, where he gets involved with a physical trainer and a treasure hunt for gold in a ghost town, leading to a showdown with kidnappers.
Deadline at Dawn Deadline at Dawn (1946) Character: Alex Winkler
A young Navy sailor has one night to find out why a woman was killed and he ended up with a bag of money after a drinking blackout.
Sing Your Way Home Sing Your Way Home (1945) Character: Officer (uncredited)
A war journalist escorts a spirited teen band back to NYC post-WWII, turning the journey into a musical comedy filled with memorable performances.
A Fire in the Sky A Fire in the Sky (1978) Character: Dale Turner
Astronomers discover a comet that they believe will crash into Phoenix, Arizona. They attempt to warn officials, but without 100% certainty, the governor of Arizona is reticent to cause a panic. Even after a television news reporter discovers the truth and threatens to go live with it, the response is understated enough to doom some residents of Phoenix to certain death.
The Halliday Brand The Halliday Brand (1957) Character: Clay Halliday
Sheriff Halliday doesn't approve of his children dating or marrying half-breeds and his blind hate threatens to alienate his whole family.
California Passage California Passage (1950) Character: Bob Martin
A series of reversals bring two desperate people together. When a saloon owner is framed by his partner for a stagecoach robbery, he fights to secure an acquittal.
Hell's Horizon Hell's Horizon (1955) Character: Paul Jenkins
The pilot, co-pilot, and crew of a bomber try to hit a Korean bridge in bad weather.
A Likely Story A Likely Story (1947) Character: Bill
A shell-shocked young GI mistakenly believes he is dying, and a young artist takes it upon herself to prove to him that he's not.
Scandalous John Scandalous John (1971) Character: Sheriff Hart
A crotchety old ranch owner fights to be able to live his life the way he wants to, and not the way other people--and the law--tell him he has to.
The Cariboo Trail The Cariboo Trail (1950) Character: Mike Evans
A cattleman fights to establish a ranch in the middle of gold country.
King Kong King Kong (1933) Character: Theatre Usher (uncredited)
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
The Broken Star The Broken Star (1956) Character: Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry
A deputy sheriff defies local ranchers to investigate a Mexican's murder.
The Pace That Thrills The Pace That Thrills (1952) Character: Richard L. 'Dusty' Weston
Chills and spills in the fast-paced world of motorcycle racing.
Slim Carter Slim Carter (1957) Character: Frank Hanneman
Hughie Mack, a not so nice western singer, is discovered by Clover Doyle as the next movie cowboy hero. His name is changed to Slim Carter and a promotional buildup begins. Leo Gallaher, an orphan boy wins the contest to spend a month with Slim. Leo is a good influence on his cowboy hero. Clover sees the good and more in Slim. Montana Burriss is Slim's double.
Torpedo Alley Torpedo Alley (1953) Character: Tom Graham
After carrier pilot Lt Bingham is rescued at sea by a submarine when he crashes, he applies for submarine duty. During training he competes with Commander Heywood for the affection of Navy nurse Lt Susan Peabody. Heywood gets a new sub command at the outbreak of the Korean war and Bingham is assigned to his sub.
Pawnee Pawnee (1957) Character: Matt Delaney
Pale Arrow is a white man raised since a boy by the Pawnee Chief. With wagon trains now encroaching on Pawnee land, the Chief sends Pale Arrow to be with the white people. Now known as Paul Fletcher, he takes the job of wagon train scout. The Chief wants peace but when he dies, Crazy Fox takes over and now leads the Pawnees in an attack against that wagon trai
Blue Grass of Kentucky Blue Grass of Kentucky (1950) Character: Lin McIvor
The story revolves around a colt born in Kentucky and named "Blue Grass". and the training of the colt to win the Kentuck Derby. and how all of that affected the lives, fortunes and, relationships and romances of the people associated with the colt's race-track career.
West of the Pecos West of the Pecos (1945) Character: Tex Evans
Heading west for his health, Colonel Lambeth takes his daughter Rill along. Lost on the desert they are saved by Pecos and Chito. The Colonel hires the two and the Lambeths soon find themselves mixed up in Pecos' trouble. Pecos has killed Sawtelle's brother and Sawtelle as head of the vigilantes is after him.
A Dog's Best Friend A Dog's Best Friend (1959) Character: Wesley 'Wes' Thurman
A young orphan rejects his foster parents and instead turns to a German shepherd whose master was recently murdered. Stumbling on some evidence, the boy is rescued from the killer by his dog.
Law of the Lawless Law of the Lawless (1964) Character: Silas Miller
A former gunfighter, now a circuit court judge, faces his father's killer in a small post-Civil War Kansas town.
Operation Haylift Operation Haylift (1950) Character: Bill Masters
A pilot devises a plan to airlift hay to thousands of ranch cattle stranded and dying due to severe winter weather.
Eight on the Lam Eight on the Lam (1967) Character: Cop at Roadblock (uncredited)
Bank teller and widower with seven kids, Bob Hope finds $10,000 in a parking lot.
The Giant Spider Invasion The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) Character: Dutch
A black hole hits North Wisconsin and opens a door to other dimensions. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! Two NASA scientists try to save the world.
Buckskin Buckskin (1968) Character: Frank Cody
A Montana marshal fights a land baron out to parch homesteaders with a spite dam.
Alaska Passage Alaska Passage (1959) Character: Al Graham
Al Graham runs a trucking business in Alaska, America’s final frontier which confronts him with washed out bridges, female hitchhikers and mayhem concerning his partner Gerard Mason and his scheming wife.
Oklahoma Territory Oklahoma Territory (1960) Character: Temple Houston
Temple Houston (Sam Houston's son) who is the DA with a sense of Justice. He is located in Fort Smith, Ark and works with Judge Parker in 1872. His area includes the Oklahoma Territory which was the Indian territory at that time. Chief Buffalo Horn who is falsely accused of murder.
The Body Snatcher The Body Snatcher (1945) Character: Survis - Medical Student (uncredited)
Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.
Hell to Eternity Hell to Eternity (1960) Character: Leonard
Based on the story about Guy Gabaldon, a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by a Japanese-American foster family. After Pearl Harbor, his foster family is interned at the Manzanar camp for Japanese Americans, while he enlists in the Marines, where his ability to speak Japanese becomes a vital asset. During the Battle of Saipan, he convinces 800 Japanese to surrender after their general commits suicide.
The Hallelujah Trail The Hallelujah Trail (1965) Character: Lt. Brady (uncredited)
A wagon train heads for Denver with a cargo of whisky for the miners. Chaos ensues as the Temperance League, the US cavalry, the miners and the local Indians all try to take control of the valuable cargo.
Those Endearing Young Charms Those Endearing Young Charms (1945) Character: Jerry
A soldier loses his girlfriend to his best buddy.
The Wild Dakotas The Wild Dakotas (1956) Character: Jim Henry
When Aaron Baring signs on as wagon master for a group of settlers headed to Montana's Powder River Valley, his dictatorial style soon creates problems. When the settlers reach their destination, Baring unwisely declares war on the local Indians. When savvy frontier scout Jim Henry tries to promote cooperation between the natives and the newly arrived settlers, Baring responds by having Williams whipped.
The Flight of the Grey Wolf The Flight of the Grey Wolf (1976) Character: The Sheriff
A youth (Russ Hanson) attempts to re-introduce a domesticated wolf to the wild.
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) Character: Bud Felton
In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for a secret bombing mission which will take the war to the Japanese homeland.
The Last Outpost The Last Outpost (1951) Character: Sgt. Tucker
The cavalry defend a small town from indians.
Rio Lobo Rio Lobo (1970) Character: Blackthorne Sheriff Pat Cronin
After the Civil War, a former Union colonel searches for the two traitors whose perfidy led to the loss of a close friend.
Murder in the Blue Room Murder in the Blue Room (1944) Character: Larry (as Bill MacWilliams)
A young woman, a trio of singers, and a mystery writer are among the guests at a house long-considered to be haunted.
Back to Bataan Back to Bataan (1945) Character: (uncredited)
An Army colonel leads a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.
A Dangerous Profession A Dangerous Profession (1949) Character: Claude Brackett
A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.



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