Bill Williams, a talented film and television actor, was born on May 21, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York. He was educated at the Pratt Institute and began his career as a professional swimmer, performing in aquatic underwater shows. He later transitioned to vaudeville and stock shows, both in the United States and England.
After serving in the army during World War II, Williams broke into the film industry, making his debut in "Murder in the Blue Room" in 1944. He went on to appear in a string of "B" movies, often playing student, soldier, or rookie types.
In the late 1940s, Williams landed a contract with RKO Pictures and began to receive co-star billing in films such as "Till the End of Time" and "Deadline at Dawn." He married fellow actress Barbara Hale in 1946 and went on to co-star with her in several films, including "A Likely Story" and "The Clay Pigeon."
Williams continued to work in film and television throughout the 1950s and 1960s, often playing the role of a reliable "nice guy" lead or second lead. He also began to appear in television shows, including the popular series "The Adventures of Kit Carson" and "Date with the Angels."
In the 1960s and 1970s, Williams continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as "Rawhide," "77 Sunset Strip," and "Hawaiian Eye." He also appeared in several films, including "Buckskin" and "The Giant Spider Invasion."
Williams' son, William Katt, followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful actor, starring in films such as "Carrie" and the television series "The Greatest American Hero." Williams died of a brain tumor in 1992, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and versatile actor.
