Movies (Acting Roles)

The November Plan
William Forrest was 74 in The November Plan as 'Noel Crosman, Sr.'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Spy Smasher Returns
William Forrest was 63 in Spy Smasher Returns as 'Gerald Douglas (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Cheyenne Autumn
William Forrest was 62 in Cheyenne Autumn as 'Senator (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1964

Good Neighbor Sam
William Forrest was 61 in Good Neighbor Sam as 'Millard Mellner'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1964

One-Eyed Jacks
William Forrest was 58 in One-Eyed Jacks as 'Banker'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1961

The Horse Soldiers
William Forrest was 56 in The Horse Soldiers as 'Gen. Steve Hurlburt'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1959

The Last Hurrah
William Forrest was 56 in The Last Hurrah as 'Dr. Tom (uncredited), Tom - The Doctor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958

Band of Angels
William Forrest was 54 in Band of Angels as 'Aaron Starr, Amantha's father'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1957

Loving You
William Forrest was 54 in Loving You as 'Mr. Jessup'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957

Sweet Smell of Success
William Forrest was 54 in Sweet Smell of Success as 'Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1957

You Can't Run Away from It
William Forrest was 54 in You Can't Run Away from It as 'Captain (replaced by Russell Hicks) (scenes deleted)'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956

Walk the Proud Land
William Forrest was 53 in Walk the Proud Land as 'Mr. Dennison (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956

Pardners
William Forrest was 53 in Pardners as 'Hocker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1956

Meet the Governor
William Forrest was 52 in Meet the Governor as 'Mr. Green'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1955

Francis in the Navy
William Forrest was 52 in Francis in the Navy as 'Admiral'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1955

Ain't Misbehavin'
William Forrest was 52 in Ain't Misbehavin' as 'Mr. Dullaby (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1955

Rage at Dawn
William Forrest was 52 in Rage at Dawn as 'Wiilliam Peterson'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1955

New York Confidential
William Forrest was 52 in New York Confidential as 'Paul Williamson'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1955

The Eddie Cantor Story
William Forrest was 51 in The Eddie Cantor Story as 'Florenz Ziegfeld'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1953

Private Eyes
William Forrest was 51 in Private Eyes as 'John Graham'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1953

Invaders from Mars
William Forrest was 50 in Invaders from Mars as 'Col. Mayberry'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1953

Winning of the West
William Forrest was 50 in Winning of the West as 'Editor John Randolph'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

Night Without Sleep
William Forrest was 49 in Night Without Sleep as 'Mr. Carter (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1952

The Rose Bowl Story
William Forrest was 49 in The Rose Bowl Story as 'James Otis'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1952

Belles on Their Toes
William Forrest was 49 in Belles on Their Toes as 'Col. Putnam (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952

I'll See You in My Dreams
William Forrest was 49 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Florenz Ziegfeld'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951

Flight to Mars
William Forrest was 49 in Flight to Mars as 'General (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1951

The Sea Hornet
William Forrest was 49 in The Sea Hornet as 'Lt. Commander'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1951

The Racket
William Forrest was 49 in The Racket as 'Head of Crime Commission (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951

Smuggler's Gold
William Forrest was 48 in Smuggler's Gold as 'Arthur Rayburn'.Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1951

Gasoline Alley
William Forrest was 48 in Gasoline Alley as 'Hacker'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1951

Hunt the Man Down
William Forrest was 48 in Hunt the Man Down as 'J.P. Knight (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1950

The Good Humor Man
William Forrest was 47 in The Good Humor Man as 'Mr. Lankford (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1950

The Story of Seabiscuit
William Forrest was 47 in The Story of Seabiscuit as 'Thomas Milford'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1949

The Devil's Henchman
William Forrest was 46 in The Devil's Henchman as 'Anderson'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1949

Trail of the Yukon
William Forrest was 46 in Trail of the Yukon as 'Dawson'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1949

In the Good Old Summertime
William Forrest was 46 in In the Good Old Summertime as 'Announcer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1949

Arson, Inc.
William Forrest was 46 in Arson, Inc. as 'Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1949

Race Street
William Forrest was 45 in Race Street as 'Nick Walters'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1948

The Gentleman from Nowhere
William Forrest was 45 in The Gentleman from Nowhere as 'Henry Thompson'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1948

Mystery in Mexico
William Forrest was 45 in Mystery in Mexico as 'Insurance Company Boss'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1948

Fort Apache
William Forrest was 45 in Fort Apache as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1948

Trapped by Boston Blackie
William Forrest was 45 in Trapped by Boston Blackie as 'Mason Carter'.Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1948

Who Killed Doc Robbin?
William Forrest was 45 in Who Killed Doc Robbin? as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1948

Three Daring Daughters
William Forrest was 45 in Three Daring Daughters as 'Ship Captain (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1948

Alias a Gentleman
William Forrest was 45 in Alias a Gentleman as 'Carruthers'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1948

Blondie in the Dough
William Forrest was 45 in Blondie in the Dough as 'Robert " Bob " Dixon'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1947

The Spirit of West Point
William Forrest was 44 in The Spirit of West Point as 'Dr. Felix Blanchard'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1947

Miracle on 34th Street
William Forrest was 44 in Miracle on 34th Street as 'Dr. Rogers at Bellevue (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1947

The Corpse Came C.O.D.
William Forrest was 44 in The Corpse Came C.O.D. as 'Lance Fowler'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1947

Sarge Goes to College
William Forrest was 44 in Sarge Goes to College as 'Col. Winters'.Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1947

The Guilt of Janet Ames
William Forrest was 44 in The Guilt of Janet Ames as '(uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1947

The Devil On Wheels
William Forrest was 44 in The Devil On Wheels as 'Judge Roger Tanner'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1947

Blind Spot
William Forrest was 44 in Blind Spot as 'Henry Small'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1947

Doctor Jim
William Forrest was 44 in Doctor Jim as 'Major'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947

Dead Reckoning
William Forrest was 44 in Dead Reckoning as 'Lt. Col. Simpson'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1946

Nobody Lives Forever
William Forrest was 44 in Nobody Lives Forever as 'Mr. Johnson, District Attorney's Aide (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946

The Well Groomed Bride
William Forrest was 43 in The Well Groomed Bride as 'James Smith'.Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946

Meet Me on Broadway
William Forrest was 43 in Meet Me on Broadway as 'Dwight Ferris (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1946

Tars and Spars
William Forrest was 43 in Tars and Spars as 'Commander (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1946

Purity Squad
William Forrest was 43 in Purity Squad as 'Dr. Cooper (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1945

Girls of the Big House
William Forrest was 43 in Girls of the Big House as 'District Attorney'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1945

Anchors Aweigh
William Forrest was 42 in Anchors Aweigh as 'Movie Director (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1945

Road to Alcatraz
William Forrest was 42 in Road to Alcatraz as 'Charles Cantrell'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 10 1945

Gangs of the Waterfront
William Forrest was 42 in Gangs of the Waterfront as 'Dist. Atty. Brady'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1945

The Caribbean Mystery
William Forrest was 42 in The Caribbean Mystery as 'Col. Lane'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1945

God Is My Co-Pilot
William Forrest was 42 in God Is My Co-Pilot as 'Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1945

Salty O'Rourke
William Forrest was 42 in Salty O'Rourke as 'Racing Secretary'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1945

Adventures of Kitty O'Day
William Forrest was 42 in Adventures of Kitty O'Day as 'Sauter (as Bill Forrest)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1945

Here Come the Waves
William Forrest was 42 in Here Come the Waves as 'Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1944

The Doughgirls
William Forrest was 42 in The Doughgirls as 'Forbes'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1944

Laura
William Forrest was 42 in Laura as 'Important Client (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 1944

Strange Affair
William Forrest was 41 in Strange Affair as 'Superintendent Reynolds (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1944

Abroad with Two Yanks
William Forrest was 41 in Abroad with Two Yanks as 'Col. Hart'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1944

Wilson
William Forrest was 41 in Wilson as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944

Mr. Skeffington
William Forrest was 41 in Mr. Skeffington as 'Clinton (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944

Four Jills in a Jeep
William Forrest was 41 in Four Jills in a Jeep as 'Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1944

The Fighting Seabees
William Forrest was 41 in The Fighting Seabees as 'Lt. Tom Kerrick'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1944

The Masked Marvel
William Forrest was 41 in The Masked Marvel as 'Martin Crane'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1943

Corvette K-225
William Forrest was 40 in Corvette K-225 as 'Commander Manning (uncredited), Commander Manning'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1943

So Proudly We Hail
William Forrest was 40 in So Proudly We Hail as 'Major at San Francisco Dock (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1943

Du Barry was a Lady
William Forrest was 40 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Guard Captain'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943

Good Luck, Mr. Yates
William Forrest was 40 in Good Luck, Mr. Yates as 'Thurston'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1943

Action in the North Atlantic
William Forrest was 40 in Action in the North Atlantic as 'Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1943

For God and Country
William Forrest was 40 in For God and Country as 'Commander at New Guinea'.Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1943

Mission to Moscow
William Forrest was 40 in Mission to Moscow as 'American Newsman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943

Flight for Freedom
William Forrest was 40 in Flight for Freedom as 'Vice-Consul (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1943

Air Force
William Forrest was 40 in Air Force as 'Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943

It Ain't Hay
William Forrest was 40 in It Ain't Hay as 'Banker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1943

Reconnaissance Pilot
William Forrest was 40 in Reconnaissance Pilot as 'Colonel Henry'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1943

The Hard Way
William Forrest was 40 in The Hard Way as ''Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 1943

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
William Forrest was 40 in The Adventures of Smilin' Jack as 'Secretary of Internal Affairs [Chs. 8-12]'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1943

Mug Town
William Forrest was 40 in Mug Town as 'District Attorney'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1942

Wake Island
William Forrest was 39 in Wake Island Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942

Priorities on Parade
William Forrest was 39 in Priorities on Parade as 'Col. Reeves'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1942

My Favorite Spy
William Forrest was 39 in My Favorite Spy as 'Captain Green'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1942

Spy Ship
William Forrest was 39 in Spy Ship as 'Martin Oster'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1942

Moontide
William Forrest was 39 in Moontide as 'Well-Dressed Man in Bar (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1942

Meet the Stewarts
William Forrest was 39 in Meet the Stewarts as 'Country Club Lunch Guest (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1942

In This Our Life
William Forrest was 39 in In This Our Life as 'Forest Ranger'.Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942

Tarzan's New York Adventure
William Forrest was 39 in Tarzan's New York Adventure as 'Inspector at Airport (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942

Hello, Annapolis
William Forrest was 39 in Hello, Annapolis as 'Lt. Burns'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1942

Spy Smasher
William Forrest was 39 in Spy Smasher as 'Thornton (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1942

Joe Smith, American
William Forrest was 39 in Joe Smith, American as 'August 'Gus' Stoffen'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942

Pardon My Stripes
William Forrest was 39 in Pardon My Stripes as 'Prosecutor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1942

A Date with the Falcon
William Forrest was 39 in A Date with the Falcon as 'Ward (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1942

Keep 'Em Flying
William Forrest was 39 in Keep 'Em Flying as 'Colonel'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1941

Sergeant York
William Forrest was 38 in Sergeant York as 'Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1941

Doctors Don't Tell
William Forrest was 38 in Doctors Don't Tell Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1941

Of Pups and Puzzles
William Forrest was 38 in Of Pups and Puzzles as 'Psychologist (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1941

Here Comes Mr. Jordan
William Forrest was 38 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941

Meet John Doe
William Forrest was 38 in Meet John Doe as 'Governor's Associate (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

Flight from Destiny
William Forrest was 38 in Flight from Destiny as 'Prentiss'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1941

Respect the Law
William Forrest was 38 in Respect the Law as 'Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1941

The Secret Seven
William Forrest was 37 in The Secret Seven as 'Mr. Brooks'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1940

Fashion Horizons
William Forrest was 37 in Fashion Horizons Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1940

The Man Who Talked Too Much
William Forrest was 37 in The Man Who Talked Too Much as 'Federal District Attorney F.R. Greene'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1940

Women in Hiding
William Forrest was 37 in Women in Hiding as 'Investigator (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1940

Gangs of Chicago
William Forrest was 37 in Gangs of Chicago Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1940

Alice in Movieland
William Forrest was 37 in Alice in Movieland as '2nd Director (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1940
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
The Beverly Hillbillies
William Forrest was 59+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'John Canady'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962

My Three Sons
William Forrest was 57+ in My Three Sons as 'Ed Hoffman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960

Coronado 9
William Forrest was 57+ in Coronado 9 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1960

Bonanza
William Forrest was 56+ in Bonanza as 'Mine Owner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

77 Sunset Strip
William Forrest was 56+ in 77 Sunset Strip as ', Graham'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958

Bronco
William Forrest was 55+ in Bronco TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958

26 Men
William Forrest was 55+ in 26 Men TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 15 1957

Maverick
William Forrest was 54+ in Maverick as 'Laramie Banker, Roland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957

M Squad
William Forrest was 54+ in M Squad as 'Mr. Manning'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957

The 20th Century Fox Hour
William Forrest was 52+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955

Screen Director's Playhouse
William Forrest was 52+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Mr. Green'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955

The Millionaire
William Forrest was 52+ in The Millionaire as 'Quimby'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955

The Wonderful World of Disney
William Forrest was 52+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
William Forrest was 52+ in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin as ', Major Swanson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1954

December Bride
William Forrest was 51+ in December Bride as 'Harry Howard, '.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954

Public Defender
William Forrest was 51+ in Public Defender as 'Mr. Berger'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954

Letter to Loretta
William Forrest was 50+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Judge, Mr. Bruckner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953

I'm the Law
William Forrest was 50+ in I'm the Law TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 1953

Cavalcade of America
William Forrest was 49+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Dr. Sam Halleck'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952

Four Star Playhouse
William Forrest was 49+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Wilke, Sam Rogers, Charlie, , Judge, Mr. Colter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952

Adventures of Superman
William Forrest was 49+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Mr. Crane'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952

My Little Margie
William Forrest was 49+ in My Little Margie TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 16 1952

Chevron Theatre
William Forrest was 49+ in Chevron Theatre TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1952

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
William Forrest was 48+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Wells Fargo Chief'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951