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William Daniels

Bio: William David Daniels (born March 31, 1927) is an American actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild (1999 to 2001). He is known for his performance as Dustin Hoffman's father in The Graduate (1967), as John Adams in 1776, as Carter Nash in Captain Nice, as Mr
Born: Thu, Mar 31 1927
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
William Daniels is 97 years old
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Poster of Superintelligence
Superintelligence
William Daniels was 93 in Superintelligence as 'Voice of KITT (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2020
Poster of Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
William Daniels was 83 in Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff as 'K.I.T.T. (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 15 2010
Poster of Blades of Glory
Blades of Glory
William Daniels was 79 in Blades of Glory as 'Commissioner Ebbers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2007
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
William Daniels was 75 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of The Lottery
The Lottery
William Daniels was 69 in The Lottery as 'Reverend Hutchinson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of Magic Kid II
Magic Kid II
William Daniels was 67 in Magic Kid II as 'Manny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1994
Poster of Back to the Streets of San Francisco
Back to the Streets of San Francisco
William Daniels was 64 in Back to the Streets of San Francisco as 'Judge Julius Burns'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1992
Poster of Clara
Clara
William Daniels was 63 in Clara as 'Detective Lieutenant Fine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1991
Poster of On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
William Daniels was 63 in On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story as 'John Nicks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1990
Poster of Making a Case for Murder
Making a Case for Murder
William Daniels was 62 in Making a Case for Murder as 'Slaney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1989
Poster of Her Alibi
Her Alibi
William Daniels was 61 in Her Alibi as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of The Little Match Girl
The Little Match Girl
William Daniels was 60 in The Little Match Girl as 'Haywood Dutton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1987
Poster of Blind Date
Blind Date
William Daniels was 59 in Blind Date as 'Judge Harold Bedford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1987
Poster of Knight Rider: Halloween Knight
Knight Rider: Halloween Knight
William Daniels was 58 in Knight Rider: Halloween Knight as 'K.I.T.T. (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
William Daniels was 57 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Laugh Busters
Laugh Busters
William Daniels was 57 in Laugh Busters as 'K.I.T.T. (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix
Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix
William Daniels was 55 in Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix as 'K.I.T.T. (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Drop-Out Father
Drop-Out Father
William Daniels was 55 in Drop-Out Father as 'Draper Wright'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Rooster
Rooster
William Daniels was 55 in Rooster as 'Dr. DeVega'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1982
Poster of Rehearsal for Murder
Rehearsal for Murder
William Daniels was 55 in Rehearsal for Murder as 'Walter Lamb'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1982
Poster of Reds
Reds
William Daniels was 54 in Reds as 'Julius Gerber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of The Million Dollar Face
The Million Dollar Face
William Daniels was 53 in The Million Dollar Face as 'Henry Burns'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1981
Poster of All Night Long
All Night Long
William Daniels was 53 in All Night Long as 'Richard H. Copleston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of Conquest of the Earth
Conquest of the Earth
William Daniels was 53 in Conquest of the Earth as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1980
Poster of Damien: The Leper Priest
Damien: The Leper Priest
William Daniels was 53 in Damien: The Leper Priest as 'Bishop Koeckemann'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1980
Poster of The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
William Daniels was 53 in The Blue Lagoon as 'Arthur Lestrange'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1980
Poster of City in Fear
City in Fear
William Daniels was 52 in City in Fear as 'Freeman Stribling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of Sunburn
Sunburn
William Daniels was 52 in Sunburn as 'Crawford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1979
Poster of Bleacher Bums
Bleacher Bums
William Daniels was 52 in Bleacher Bums
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of The Rebels
The Rebels
William Daniels was 52 in The Rebels as 'John Adams'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1979
Poster of The Chinese Typewriter
The Chinese Typewriter
William Daniels was 51 in The Chinese Typewriter as 'C. Donald Devlin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1979
Poster of Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
William Daniels was 51 in Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force as 'Father Veller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1978
Poster of Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
William Daniels was 51 in Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus as 'Lawrence Stepwell III'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1978
Poster of The Bastard
The Bastard
William Daniels was 51 in The Bastard as 'Samuel Adams'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of The One and Only
The One and Only
William Daniels was 50 in The One and Only as 'Mr. Crawford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1978
Poster of The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
William Daniels was 50 in The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer as 'Major Marcus Reno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of The Return of the Incredible Hulk
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
William Daniels was 50 in The Return of the Incredible Hulk as 'Dr. John Bonifant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of Killer on Board
Killer on Board
William Daniels was 50 in Killer on Board as 'Marshall Snowden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1977
Poster of Oh, God!
Oh, God!
William Daniels was 50 in Oh, God! as 'George Summers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of Black Sunday
Black Sunday
William Daniels was 50 in Black Sunday as 'Pugh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident
Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident
William Daniels was 49 in Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident as 'Bissell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1976
Poster of One of Our Own
One of Our Own
William Daniels was 48 in One of Our Own as 'Dr. Moresby'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1975
Poster of Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
William Daniels was 47 in Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic as 'Matt Hodges'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1975
Poster of The Parallax View
The Parallax View
William Daniels was 47 in The Parallax View as 'Austin Tucker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1974
Poster of A Case of Rape
A Case of Rape
William Daniels was 46 in A Case of Rape as 'Leonard Alexander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1974
Poster of The Lie
The Lie
William Daniels was 46 in The Lie as 'Albert'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1973
Poster of Murdock's Gang
Murdock's Gang
William Daniels was 45 in Murdock's Gang as 'Roger Bates'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of 1776
1776
William Daniels was 45 in 1776 as 'John Adams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1972
Poster of Marlowe
Marlowe
William Daniels was 42 in Marlowe as 'Mr. Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1969
Poster of The President's Analyst
The President's Analyst
William Daniels was 40 in The President's Analyst as 'Wynn Quantrill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of The Graduate
The Graduate
William Daniels was 40 in The Graduate as 'Mr. Braddock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of Two for the Road
Two for the Road
William Daniels was 40 in Two for the Road as 'Howard Manchester'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1967
Poster of A Thousand Clowns
A Thousand Clowns
William Daniels was 38 in A Thousand Clowns as 'Albert Amundsen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1965
Poster of Ladybug Ladybug
Ladybug Ladybug
William Daniels was 36 in Ladybug Ladybug as 'Mr. Calkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1963
Poster of Segal
Segal
William Daniels will be 97+ in Segal as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
William Daniels was 87+ in Girl Meets World as 'George Feeny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
William Daniels was 78+ in The Closer as 'Commissioner Andrew Schmidt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
William Daniels was 77+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Craig Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
William Daniels was 77+ in Boston Legal as 'Judge Milton Brody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Lyon's Den
The Lyon's Den
William Daniels was 76+ in The Lyon's Den
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Comedy Central Roasts
Comedy Central Roasts
William Daniels was 76+ in Comedy Central Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 10 2003
Poster of Kim Possible
Kim Possible
William Daniels was 75+ in Kim Possible as 'Robot Pilot (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
William Daniels was 74+ in Scrubs as 'Dr. Douglas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
William Daniels was 71+ in The King of Queens as 'Phillip Waldscott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Maybe This Time
Maybe This Time
William Daniels was 68+ in Maybe This Time as 'George Feeny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1995
Poster of The American Revolution
The American Revolution
William Daniels was 67+ in The American Revolution as 'John Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1994
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
William Daniels was 67+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Whit Russell, George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World
William Daniels was 66+ in Boy Meets World as 'George Feeny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
William Daniels was 62+ in The Simpsons as 'KITT (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
William Daniels was 55+ in St. Elsewhere as 'Mark Craig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
William Daniels was 55+ in Knight Rider as 'K.I.T.T. (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
William Daniels was 55+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean
William Daniels was 53+ in Freebie and the Bean as 'Dist. Atty. Walter W. Cruikshank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 06 1980
Poster of Galactica 1980
Galactica 1980
William Daniels was 52+ in Galactica 1980 as 'Norman Blore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
William Daniels was 52+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
William Daniels was 52+ in Hart to Hart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Blind Ambition
Blind Ambition
William Daniels was 52+ in Blind Ambition as 'G. Gordon Liddy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 20 1979
Poster of Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
William Daniels was 51+ in Diff'rent Strokes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of Grandpa Goes to Washington
Grandpa Goes to Washington
William Daniels was 51+ in Grandpa Goes to Washington
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1978
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
William Daniels was 50+ in The Incredible Hulk as 'Dr. John Bonifant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Soap
Soap
William Daniels was 50+ in Soap as 'Heinrich Himmel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
William Daniels was 49+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Paul Reardon, Dr. Charlie Volmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Nancy Walker Show
The Nancy Walker Show
William Daniels was 49+ in The Nancy Walker Show as 'Kenneth Kitteridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1976
Poster of The Adams Chronicles
The Adams Chronicles
William Daniels was 48+ in The Adams Chronicles as 'John Quincy Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1976
Poster of Barbary Coast
Barbary Coast
William Daniels was 48+ in Barbary Coast as 'Harry Boyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1975
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
William Daniels was 47+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Police Lt. Jack Matteo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
William Daniels was 47+ in The Rockford Files as 'Thomas Caine, Gary Bevins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Toma
Toma
William Daniels was 45+ in Toma
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1973
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
William Daniels was 44+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Commander Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
William Daniels was 44+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
William Daniels was 42+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The Good Guys
The Good Guys
William Daniels was 41+ in The Good Guys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
William Daniels was 41+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
William Daniels was 40+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
William Daniels was 39+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Captain Nice
Captain Nice
William Daniels was 39+ in Captain Nice as 'Carter Nash'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of T.H.E. Cat
T.H.E. Cat
William Daniels was 39+ in T.H.E. Cat as 'Tony Webb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1966
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
William Daniels was 34+ in The Defenders as 'Malloy, Mike Herman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
William Daniels was 31+ in Naked City as 'Harry Culverin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
William Daniels was 29+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
William Daniels was 24+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'John Quincy Adams, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951