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Acting
John Williams
John Williams is best known for The Twilight Zone, Columbo, Mission: Impossible and Battlestar Galactica. John Williams was born on April 15, 1903. John Williams died on May 5, 1983 at the age of 80.
- Born
- April 15, 1903
- Place of birth
- Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Died
- May 5, 1983 (80 years old)
Biography
John Williams (15 April 1903 – 5 May 1983) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is remembered for his role as chief inspector Hubbard in Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M For Murder, and as portraying the second "Mr. French" on TV's Family Affair.
Known for
Filmography
- 1978Battlestar GalacticaSire Montrose
- 1972Banyon
- 1971ColumboRoger Haversham
- 1970Night GalleryDoctor (segment “The Caterpillar”)
- 1970McCloudInspector Mills
- 1967Ironside
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleLord Richard Weston
- 1966Family AffairNigel 'Niles' French
- 1965The Wild Wild WestSir Nigel Scott
- 1964The RoguesInsp. Robert Briscoe
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
- 1962The Lucy ShowGordon Bentley
- 1962Combat!Edmund Tinsley
- 1961Bus Stop
- 1961Dr. KildareDr. George Hazard
- 1960ThrillerSir Guy
- 1959The Twilight ZoneWilliam Shakespeare
- 1958Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
- 1957SuspicionCol. Selby
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsWalker Hendricks
- 1955The 20th Century Fox Hour
- 1954Climax!Sir Keith Nottingham
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameInspector Hubbard
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Williams been in?
John Williams is best known for The Twilight Zone, Columbo, Mission: Impossible and Battlestar Galactica.
When was John Williams born?
John Williams was born on April 15, 1903. (Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England, UK)
How old is John Williams?
John Williams died on May 5, 1983 at the age of 80.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·