Guy Williams
Known For
Acting
Born
1924-01-14 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
1989-04-30
Biography
Guy Williams (January 14, 1924 – April 30, 1989) was an American actor and former fashion model, who played swashbuckling action heroes in the 1950s and 1960s, but never quite achieved movie-star status despite his appearance (including hazel eyes, 6′ 3″ (1m90) height, and 190 lb (86 kg) weight) and charisma, which helped launch his early successful photographic modeling career. Among his most prominent achievements were two memorable TV series: Zorro, in the title role and Lost in Space, as the father of the Robinson family. The sci-fi TV program was highly popular, noted for the design of the sleek silver spacesuits, which Guy Williams wore in many publicity photos. His hobbies included: astronomy, chess, music (mostly classical), fencing, tropical fish, and sailing: he owned a 40-foot (12m) ketch called The Oceana. In the late 1970s, Guy Williams retired near Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he died of a brain aneurysm in 1989.
Most Known For
Bonanza
as Will Cartwright
Studio One
Lost in Space
as Dr. John Robinson
Zorro
as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
The Lone Ranger
as Sheriff Will Harrington
Four Star Playhouse
as Dick
Highway Patrol
as Jerry March
Highway Patrol
as Officer Hansen
State Trooper
as Vince Breedon
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
as Jim Lorane
Cavalcade of America
as Player
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Zorro / Don Diego de la Vega
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Zorro
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Zorro / Don Diego
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Miles Hendon
The Day the Earth Stood Still
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
Cameo Theatre
The Prince and the Pauper
as Miles Hendon
The Man from the Alamo
as Sergeant
The Last Frontier
as Lieutenant Benton (uncredited)