Quick Facts
Born:
1924-01-14
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Guy Williams
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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.
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.
Known For
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Bonanza
Will Cartwright
Zorro
Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
Lost in Space
Dr. John Robinson
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Officer Chris Stanley
The Sign of Zorro
Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
All I Desire
Party guest
The Man from the Alamo
Sergeant
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Lost In Space Forever MOVIE | Professor John Robinson (archive footage) |
| 1965 | Lost in Space TV | Dr. John Robinson |
| 1965 | Lost in Space - No Place to Hide MOVIE | Dr John Robinson |
| 1963 | Captain Sindbad MOVIE | Captain Sinbad |
| 1962 | Damon and Pythias MOVIE | Damon |
| 1962 | The Prince and the Pauper MOVIE | Miles Hendon |
| 1959 | Bonanza TV | Will Cartwright |
| 1959 | Zorro, the Avenger MOVIE | Don Diego / Zorro |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 MOVIE | Zorro |
| 1958 | The Sign of Zorro MOVIE | Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro |