Portrait of Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Bio: William Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American actor. Being known for his polished, resonant voice, Lyman has narrated the PBS series Frontline since its second season in 1984 and played William Tell in the action/adventure television series Crossbow
Born: Thu, May 20 1948
Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, USA
Will Lyman is 76 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Aftermath
Aftermath
Will Lyman was
76 in Aftermath
as 'Kozak'.
Fri, Sep 27 2024
Poster of FRONTLINE’s The Choice: VP
FRONTLINE’s The Choice: VP
Will Lyman was
76 in FRONTLINE’s The Choice: VP
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Tue, Sep 24 2024
Poster of The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Will Lyman was
76 in The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Sep 24 2024
Poster of Crisis on Campus
Crisis on Campus
Will Lyman was
76 in Crisis on Campus
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jun 11 2024
Poster of Children of Ukraine
Children of Ukraine
Will Lyman was
75 in Children of Ukraine
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Apr 16 2024
Poster of Democracy on Trial
Democracy on Trial
Will Lyman was
75 in Democracy on Trial
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 30 2024
Poster of Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza
Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza
Will Lyman was
75 in Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Dec 19 2023
Poster of The Discord Leaks
The Discord Leaks
Will Lyman was
75 in The Discord Leaks
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Dec 12 2023
Poster of Inside the Uvalde Response
Inside the Uvalde Response
Will Lyman was
75 in Inside the Uvalde Response
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Dec 05 2023
Poster of Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power, and the Supreme Court
Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power, and the Supreme Court
Will Lyman was
74 in Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power, and the Supreme Court
as 'narrator'.
Tue, May 09 2023
Poster of Putin and the Presidents
Putin and the Presidents
Will Lyman was
74 in Putin and the Presidents
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 31 2023
Poster of Lies, Politics and Democracy
Lies, Politics and Democracy
Will Lyman was
74 in Lies, Politics and Democracy
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 06 2022
Poster of Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack
Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack
Will Lyman was
74 in Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 02 2022
Poster of The Power of Big Oil
The Power of Big Oil
Will Lyman was
73 in The Power of Big Oil
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 19 2022
Poster of Mother/Android
Mother/Android
Will Lyman was
73 in Mother/Android
as 'Captain'.
Fri, Dec 17 2021
Poster of Shots Fired
Shots Fired
Will Lyman was
73 in Shots Fired
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 26 2021
Poster of Taliban Takeover
Taliban Takeover
Will Lyman was
73 in Taliban Takeover
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 12 2021
Poster of Boeing's Fatal Flaw
Boeing's Fatal Flaw
Will Lyman was
73 in Boeing's Fatal Flaw
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 14 2021
Poster of America After 9/11
America After 9/11
Will Lyman was
73 in America After 9/11
as 'narrator'.
Tue, Sep 07 2021
Poster of Christmas on Ice
Christmas on Ice
Will Lyman was
72 in Christmas on Ice
as 'Mayor Greenwood'.
Fri, Oct 23 2020
Poster of The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
Will Lyman was
72 in The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 22 2020
Poster of United States of Conspiracy
United States of Conspiracy
Will Lyman was
72 in United States of Conspiracy
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 28 2020
Poster of Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos
Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos
Will Lyman was
71 in Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos
as 'narrator'.
Tue, Feb 18 2020
Poster of Battle for Hong Kong
Battle for Hong Kong
Will Lyman was
71 in Battle for Hong Kong
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Feb 11 2020
Poster of Frontline: America's Great Divide
Frontline: America's Great Divide
Will Lyman was
71 in Frontline: America's Great Divide
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 13 2020
Poster of UN Sex Abuse Scandal
UN Sex Abuse Scandal
Will Lyman was
69 in UN Sex Abuse Scandal
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of Life on Parole
Life on Parole
Will Lyman was
69 in Life on Parole
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jul 18 2017
Poster of Out of Gitmo
Out of Gitmo
Will Lyman was
68 in Out of Gitmo
as 'narrator'.
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of Frontline: Divided States of America
Frontline: Divided States of America
Will Lyman was
68 in Frontline: Divided States of America
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 17 2017
Poster of Frontline: President Trump
Frontline: President Trump
Will Lyman was
68 in Frontline: President Trump
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 03 2017
Poster of The Choice 2016
The Choice 2016
Will Lyman was
68 in The Choice 2016
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Nov 05 2016
Poster of Terror in Europe
Terror in Europe
Will Lyman was
68 in Terror in Europe
as 'self'.
Tue, Oct 18 2016
Poster of Supplements and Safety
Supplements and Safety
Will Lyman was
67 in Supplements and Safety
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 19 2016
Poster of Netanyahu at War
Netanyahu at War
Will Lyman was
67 in Netanyahu at War
as 'Self (narrator)'.
Tue, Jan 05 2016
Poster of Firestone and the Warlord
Firestone and the Warlord
Will Lyman was
66 in Firestone and the Warlord
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 18 2014
Poster of The Trouble With Antibiotics
The Trouble With Antibiotics
Will Lyman was
66 in The Trouble With Antibiotics
as 'Self / Reporter'.
Tue, Oct 14 2014
Poster of Losing Iraq (Frontline)
Losing Iraq (Frontline)
Will Lyman was
66 in Losing Iraq (Frontline)
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jul 29 2014
Poster of Separate and Unequal
Separate and Unequal
Will Lyman was
66 in Separate and Unequal
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jul 15 2014
Poster of United States of Secrets (Part Two): Privacy Lost
United States of Secrets (Part Two): Privacy Lost
Will Lyman was
66 in United States of Secrets (Part Two): Privacy Lost
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, May 20 2014
Poster of United States of Secrets (Part One): The Program
United States of Secrets (Part One): The Program
Will Lyman was
65 in United States of Secrets (Part One): The Program
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, May 13 2014
Poster of Prison State
Prison State
Will Lyman was
65 in Prison State
as 'Himself - Narrator (Voice)'.
Tue, Apr 29 2014
Poster of Generation Like
Generation Like
Will Lyman was
65 in Generation Like
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 18 2014
Poster of League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
Will Lyman was
65 in League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
as 'Himself - Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of Last Man Out
Last Man Out
Will Lyman was
63 in Last Man Out
as 'Walt Whitman (voice)'.
Sat, May 05 2012
Poster of Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown
Will Lyman was
63 in Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Feb 28 2012
Poster of Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory
Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory
Will Lyman was
62 in Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of The Other Guys
The Other Guys
Will Lyman was
62 in The Other Guys
as 'Frontline Narration App'.
Fri, Aug 06 2010
Poster of The Boneyard
The Boneyard
Will Lyman was
61 in The Boneyard
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Poster of What Doesn't Kill You
What Doesn't Kill You
Will Lyman was
60 in What Doesn't Kill You
as 'Sully'.
Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of Abuse of Power
Abuse of Power
Will Lyman was
60 in Abuse of Power
as 'Nolan Flannery'.
Sat, Aug 16 2008
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
Will Lyman was
59 in Iron Man
as 'Award Ceremony Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 30 2008
Poster of Fierce People
Fierce People
Will Lyman was
59 in Fierce People
as 'Documentary Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 05 2007
Poster of Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory
Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory
Will Lyman was
59 in Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jul 05 2007
Poster of I'm Paige Wilson
I'm Paige Wilson
Will Lyman was
59 in I'm Paige Wilson
as 'Ben Foxworthy'.
Thu, Jun 14 2007
Poster of Little Children
Little Children
Will Lyman was
58 in Little Children
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Frontline: The Age of AIDS
Frontline: The Age of AIDS
Will Lyman was
58 in Frontline: The Age of AIDS
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, May 30 2006
Poster of Our Fathers
Our Fathers
Will Lyman was
56 in Our Fathers
as 'Wilson Rogers Jr.'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of The New Asylums
The New Asylums
Will Lyman was
56 in The New Asylums
as 'narrator'.
Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of The Secret History of the Credit Card
The Secret History of the Credit Card
Will Lyman was
56 in The Secret History of the Credit Card
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 23 2004
Poster of American Meltdown
American Meltdown
Will Lyman was
56 in American Meltdown
as 'Homeland Chief Utley'.
Sun, Jun 06 2004
Poster of Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers
Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers
Will Lyman was
55 in Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Truth, War and Consequences
Truth, War and Consequences
Will Lyman was
55 in Truth, War and Consequences
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of Mystic River
Mystic River
Will Lyman was
55 in Mystic River
as 'FBI Agent Birden'.
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Watergate Plus 30: Shadow of History
Watergate Plus 30: Shadow of History
Will Lyman was
55 in Watergate Plus 30: Shadow of History
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jul 28 2003
Poster of Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry
Will Lyman was
55 in Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jun 25 2003
Poster of Salt Lake 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory
Salt Lake 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory
Will Lyman was
54 in Salt Lake 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 07 2003
Poster of Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
Will Lyman was
54 in Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Alma Mater
Alma Mater
Will Lyman was
54 in Alma Mater
Sat, Oct 12 2002
Poster of American Porn
American Porn
Will Lyman was
53 in American Porn
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Feb 21 2002
Poster of Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory
Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory
Will Lyman was
53 in Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Aug 26 2001
Poster of Sinking the Lusitania
Sinking the Lusitania
Will Lyman was
52 in Sinking the Lusitania
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Mar 27 2001
Poster of Dog Days
Dog Days
Will Lyman was
52 in Dog Days
as 'Dad'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Warriors of the French Foreign Legion
Warriors of the French Foreign Legion
Will Lyman was
51 in Warriors of the French Foreign Legion
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Satan in the Suburbs
Satan in the Suburbs
Will Lyman was
51 in Satan in the Suburbs
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
Will Lyman was
51 in The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
Tue, May 25 1999
Poster of The Autumn Heart
The Autumn Heart
Will Lyman was
50 in The Autumn Heart
as 'Doctor'.
Wed, Jan 27 1999
Poster of Michael Jordan: His Airness
Michael Jordan: His Airness
Will Lyman was
50 in Michael Jordan: His Airness
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory
Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory
Will Lyman was
50 in Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Dec 20 1998
Poster of The Siege
The Siege
Will Lyman was
50 in The Siege
as 'FBI Director'.
Fri, Nov 06 1998
Poster of Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'
Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'
Will Lyman was
50 in Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 04 1998
Poster of A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder
Will Lyman was
50 in A Perfect Murder
as 'Jason Gates'.
Fri, Jun 05 1998
Poster of Atlanta’s Olympic Glory
Atlanta’s Olympic Glory
Will Lyman was
49 in Atlanta’s Olympic Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Floating
Floating
Will Lyman was
48 in Floating
as 'Van's Father'.
Thu, Feb 20 1997
Poster of The Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs
Will Lyman was
48 in The Bay of Pigs
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Crucible
The Crucible
Will Lyman was
48 in The Crucible
as 'Isaiah Goodkind'.
Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Celtic Pride
Celtic Pride
Will Lyman was
47 in Celtic Pride
as 'Rich Man'.
Fri, Apr 19 1996
Poster of Welcome to the Dollhouse
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Will Lyman was
47 in Welcome to the Dollhouse
as 'Mr. Edwards'.
Fri, Mar 22 1996
Poster of The Search for Satan
The Search for Satan
Will Lyman was
47 in The Search for Satan
Tue, Oct 24 1995
Poster of Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory
Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory
Will Lyman was
46 in Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Nov 27 1994
Poster of The Mao Years: 1949-1976
The Mao Years: 1949-1976
Will Lyman was
45 in The Mao Years: 1949-1976
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 13 1994
Poster of Norse America
Norse America
Will Lyman was
45 in Norse America
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 15 1994
Poster of Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?
Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?
Will Lyman was
45 in Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 09 1993
Poster of Columbus And The Age Of Discovery
Columbus And The Age Of Discovery
Will Lyman was
44 in Columbus And The Age Of Discovery
Sat, Jul 04 1992
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
Will Lyman was
42 in Nixon
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 15 1990
Poster of Crossbow: The Movie
Crossbow: The Movie
Will Lyman was
40 in Crossbow: The Movie
as 'William Tell'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Hostile Takeover
Hostile Takeover
Will Lyman was
40 in Hostile Takeover
as 'Smolen'.
Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of The Mystery of the Lost Red Paint People
The Mystery of the Lost Red Paint People
Will Lyman was
39 in The Mystery of the Lost Red Paint People
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 17 1987
Poster of Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
Will Lyman was
37 in Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
as 'narrator (himself)'.
Mon, Oct 14 1985
Poster of Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Will Lyman was
36 in Three Sovereigns for Sarah
as 'Rev. Parris'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of The Mind of a Murderer: Part 2
The Mind of a Murderer: Part 2
Will Lyman was
35 in The Mind of a Murderer: Part 2
Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of The Mind of a Murderer: Part 1
The Mind of a Murderer: Part 1
Will Lyman was
35 in The Mind of a Murderer: Part 1
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of China: A Century of Revolution
China: A Century of Revolution
Will Lyman will be
76+ in China: A Century of Revolution
as 'Narrator'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Animaniacs
Animaniacs
Will Lyman was
72+ in Animaniacs
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 20 2020
Poster of Is It Real?
Is It Real?
Will Lyman was
57+ in Is It Real?
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Poster of Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Will Lyman was
57+ in Commander in Chief
as 'Teddy Bridges, Teddy Bridges (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of Threat Matrix
Threat Matrix
Will Lyman was
55+ in Threat Matrix
as 'Roger Atkins'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Will Lyman was
53+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Roger Jameson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Ed
Ed
Will Lyman was
52+ in Ed
as 'Gus McGraw'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Will Lyman was
51+ in The West Wing
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of The Ultimate Guide
The Ultimate Guide
Will Lyman was
47+ in The Ultimate Guide
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 1996
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Will Lyman was
42+ in Law & Order
as 'Victor Conner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Hull High
Hull High
Will Lyman was
42+ in Hull High
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Will Lyman was
41+ in The Simpsons
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Crossbow
Crossbow
Will Lyman was
39+ in Crossbow
as 'William Tell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 30 1987
Poster of Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Will Lyman was
36+ in Three Sovereigns for Sarah
as 'Rev. Parris'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Will Lyman was
36+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Allan Wooster'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Vietnam: A Television History
Vietnam: A Television History
Will Lyman was
35+ in Vietnam: A Television History
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1983
Poster of Frontline
Frontline
Will Lyman was
34+ in Frontline
as 'Self, Narrator, Narrator (voice), Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 1983
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Will Lyman was
25+ in NOVA
as 'Narrator, Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Another World
Another World
Will Lyman was
15+ in Another World
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1964