Portrait of William Woodson

William Woodson

Bio: He was the narrator of the famous TV series The Invaders, an American science fiction television program created by Larry Cohen that aired on ABC for two seasons, from January 10, 1967 to March 26, 1968.
Born: Mon, Jul 16 1917
Birthplace: San Bernadino, California, USA

Death: Wed, Feb 22 2017
William Woodson is 99 years old
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Poster of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
William Woodson was 73 in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear as 'TV Commercial Announcer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1991
Poster of The Bonfire of the Vanities
The Bonfire of the Vanities
William Woodson was 73 in The Bonfire of the Vanities as 'Gene Lopwitz (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of The Easter Story
The Easter Story
William Woodson was 72 in The Easter Story as 'Simon (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose
Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose
William Woodson was 70 in Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose as 'Museum Documentary Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1987
Poster of Monchhichis
Monchhichis
William Woodson was 66 in Monchhichis
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1983
Poster of The Small One
The Small One
William Woodson was 61 in The Small One as 'Tanner (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
William Woodson was 58 in Tunnel Vision as 'Announcer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1976
Poster of The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
William Woodson was 57 in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1974
Poster of Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
William Woodson was 53 in Escape from the Planet of the Apes as 'Naval Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1971
Poster of More Dead than Alive
More Dead than Alive
William Woodson was 51 in More Dead than Alive as 'Warden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1969
Poster of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
William Woodson was 50 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band as 'Henry White (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of Not With My Wife, You Don't
Not With My Wife, You Don't
William Woodson was 49 in Not With My Wife, You Don't as 'Col. Wilson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1966
Poster of The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle
William Woodson was 39 in The Garment Jungle as 'Announcer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
William Woodson was 38 in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1956
Poster of Inside Detroit
Inside Detroit
William Woodson was 38 in Inside Detroit
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer!
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer!
William Woodson was 37 in Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer! as 'Father Crump'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1954
Poster of The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious
William Woodson was 37 in The Fast and the Furious as 'Officer Samuels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of The Miami Story
The Miami Story
William Woodson was 36 in The Miami Story
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1954
Poster of Vice Squad
Vice Squad
William Woodson was 36 in Vice Squad as 'Dave (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1953
Poster of Assignment: Paris
Assignment: Paris
William Woodson was 35 in Assignment: Paris as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1952
Poster of Red Skies of Montana
Red Skies of Montana
William Woodson was 34 in Red Skies of Montana as 'Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1952
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
William Woodson was 32 in Trapped as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1949

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 Family Guy
Family Guy
William Woodson was 81+ in Family Guy as 'Super Friends Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Tiny Toon Adventures
Tiny Toon Adventures
William Woodson was 73+ in Tiny Toon Adventures as 'Announcer (voice), Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of The Winds of War
The Winds of War
William Woodson was 65+ in The Winds of War as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Shirt Tales
Shirt Tales
William Woodson was 65+ in Shirt Tales as 'Commissioner (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Pandamonium
Pandamonium
William Woodson was 65+ in Pandamonium
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
William Woodson was 64+ in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends as 'Namor the Sub-Mariner (voice), (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
William Woodson was 64+ in Spider-Man as 'J. Jonah Jameson (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
William Woodson was 63+ in The Greatest American Hero as 'Announcer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 1981
Poster of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo
William Woodson was 62+ in Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo as 'Harrison Stone (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Posse Impossible
Posse Impossible
William Woodson was 60+ in Posse Impossible as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of Super Friends
Super Friends
William Woodson was 56+ in Super Friends as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
William Woodson was 53+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Big Voice Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
William Woodson was 49+ in The Invaders as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of F Troop
F Troop
William Woodson was 48+ in F Troop as 'Secretary of War'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
William Woodson was 47+ in Bewitched as 'Police Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
William Woodson was 46+ in The Fugitive as 'Carnival Barker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
William Woodson was 45+ in The Lucy Show as 'Larry McAdoo, MC'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Jetsons
The Jetsons
William Woodson was 45+ in The Jetsons as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1962
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
William Woodson was 42+ in Hawaiian Eye as 'Steve Talbot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
William Woodson was 40+ in Perry Mason as 'Medical Examiner, Dr. Willard Sholby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
William Woodson was 40+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Circus Barker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
William Woodson was 34+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
William Woodson was 33+ in Dick Tracy as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1950