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William Daniels
William Daniels is best known for The Simpsons, Grey's Anatomy, Knight Rider and The King of Queens. William Daniels was born on March 31, 1927. William Daniels is 99 years old (born March 31, 1927).
- Born
- March 31, 1927 (99 years old)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
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. George Feeny in ABC's Boy Meets World, as the voice of KITT in Knight Rider, and as Dr. Mark Craig in St. Elsewhere, for which he won two Emmy Awards.
Known for
Filmography
- 2014Girl Meets WorldGeorge Feeny
- 2005Grey's AnatomyCraig Thomas
- 2005The CloserAndrew Schmidt
- 2005Dancing with the StarsSelf - Guest Dancer
- 2004Boston LegalMilton Brody
- 2003The Lyon's Den
- 2003Comedy Central RoastsSelf
- 2002Kim PossibleRobot Pilot (voice)
- 2001ScrubsDr. Douglas
- 1998The King of QueensPhillip Waldscott
- 1995Maybe This TimeGeorge Feeny
- 1994Touched by an AngelWhit Russell
- 1994The American RevolutionJohn Adams
- 1993Boy Meets WorldGeorge Feeny
- 1991The General Motors Playwrights TheaterDetective Lieutenant Fine
- 1989The SimpsonsKITT (voice)
- 1982St. ElsewhereMark Craig
- 1982Knight RiderKITT (voice)
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreNarrator (voice)
- 1980Galactica 1980Norman Blore
- 1980Freebie and the BeanWalter Cruikshank
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.
- 1979Blind AmbitionG. Gordon Liddy
- 1979Hart to HartSimon Richardson
- 1979The RebelsJohn Adams
- 1978Diff'rent Strokes
- 1978Grandpa Goes to Washington
- 1978The BastardSamuel Adams
- 1977SoapHeinrich Himmel
- 1977The Incredible HulkDr. John Bonifant
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Paul Reardon
- 1976The Nancy Walker ShowKenneth Kitteridge
- 1976The Adams ChroniclesJohn Quincy Adams
- 1975Barbary CoastHarry Boyle
- 1975Medical StoryJeffrey Brody
- 1974Kolchak: The Night StalkerPolice Lt. Jack Matteo
- 1974The Rockford FilesThomas Caine
- 1973Toma
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowEdgar T. Vickers Jr.
- 1971Cannon
- 1971McMillan & WifeCommander Campbell
- 1970McCloud
- 1968The Good Guys
- 1968The Mod Squad
- 1967Ironside
- 1967Judd, for the Defense
- 1967Captain NiceCarter Nash
- 1966T.H.E. CatTony Webb
- 1961The DefendersMalloy
- 1958Naked CityHarry Culverin
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Performer
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameJohn Quincy Adams
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has William Daniels been in?
William Daniels is best known for The Simpsons, Grey's Anatomy, Knight Rider and The King of Queens.
When was William Daniels born?
William Daniels was born on March 31, 1927. (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
How old is William Daniels?
William Daniels is 99 years old (born March 31, 1927).
Updated: November 4, 2026 ·