Robert B. Williams

Robert B. Williams

Deceased · Born: Sep 23, 1904 · Died: Jun 17, 1978

1961
1949
1948
1946
1945
1944

Personal Details

BornSep 23, 1904 Glencoe, Illinois, USA

Biography

Robert B. Williams, a renowned actor, took his first breath on September 23, 1904, in the charming town of Glencoe, Illinois, United States of America.

As he grew up, Williams pursued a successful acting career, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

Some of his most notable roles include The Bat (1959),a thriller that showcased his exceptional acting prowess, The Killing (1956),a crime drama that demonstrated his versatility as an actor, and Hang 'Em High (1968),an action-packed western that further solidified his position as a talented thespian.

Despite his impressive accomplishments, Williams' life came to a close on June 17, 1978, in Orange County, California, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

Career

1974
Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk as Farmer
The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man as Merchant #2
1970
The Phynx
The Phynx as Number One (as Bob Williams)
1968
The Pick-Up
The Pick-Up as Sal's Thug
1966
Frankie and Johnny
Frankie and Johnny as Blackjack Dealer (uncredited)
Follow Me, Boys!
Follow Me, Boys! as Artie (uncredited)
Once a Thief
Once a Thief as Foreman (Uncredited)
A Patch of Blue
A Patch of Blue as Neighbor (uncredited)
1964
Viva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas as Swanson (uncredited)
1963
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father as Elevator Starter (uncredited)
Sunday in New York
Sunday in New York as First Train Conductor (uncredited)
1962
Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz as Guard (uncredited)
1961
The Adventures of Superboy
The Adventures of Superboy as Police Chief Parker
Bachelor in Paradise
Bachelor in Paradise as Fireman (uncredited)
1960
Cimarron
Cimarron as Oil Worker (uncredited)
Sunrise at Campobello
Sunrise at Campobello as Conventioneer in Sara's Way (uncredited)
1959
Pork Chop Hill
Pork Chop Hill as Runner Soldier
Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk as Mr. Graham
The Bat
The Bat as Detective Davenport
North by Northwest
North by Northwest as Patrolman Waggoner (uncredited)
The Sound and the Fury
The Sound and the Fury as Carnival Manager (uncredited)
1958
The Tunnel of Love
The Tunnel of Love as Night Motel Man (as Robert Williams)
Hell Squad
Hell Squad as German in American Uniform
Violent Road
Violent Road as School Bus Driver
Party Girl
Party Girl as Jail Guard (uncredited)
1957
Death in Small Doses
Death in Small Doses as 'Dunc' Clayton
The Spirit of St. Louis
The Spirit of St. Louis as Editor - San Diego (uncredited)
The Iron Sheriff
The Iron Sheriff as Sheriff Joe Tilyou
The Hard Man
The Hard Man as Herb Thompson (uncredited)
The Giant Claw
The Giant Claw as First State Trooper (uncredited)
Bombers B-52
Bombers B-52 as Bud Slater (uncredited)
1956
Over-Exposed
Over-Exposed as Police Sergeant (as Robert B. Williams)
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger as U.S. Marshal, Abilene (uncredited)
The Killing
The Killing as Plainclothesman at Airport
1955
Revenge of the Creature
Revenge of the Creature as George Johnson
Three for the Show
Three for the Show as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
I Died a Thousand Times
I Died a Thousand Times as Ned (uncredited)
Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause as Ed (uncredited)
1954
Hell and High Water
Hell and High Water as Reporter (uncredited)
1953
Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again as Bartender at Party (uncredited)
Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground! as Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
1952
The Lady Says No
The Lady Says No as Horatio Schofield
Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain as Policeman (uncredited)
1951
Smuggler's Gold
Smuggler's Gold as Hank Peters (as Robert Williams)
The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man as Sam--Deputy
Storm Warning
Storm Warning as Sheriff Art Jaeger (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
Father's Little Dividend as Traffic Cop at Hospital (uncredited)
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train as Bystander at Drain (uncredited)
1950
One Shivery Night
One Shivery Night as Fortune Hunter
The Great Jewel Robber
The Great Jewel Robber as Police Captain Ryan (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man
The Good Humor Man as Factory Guard (uncredited)
The Outriders
The Outriders as Sergeant (uncredited)
The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point as Coast Guard Doctor (uncredited)
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends as Detective (uncredited)
The Lawless
The Lawless as Boswell
Stagecoach Kid
Stagecoach Kid as Parnell (as Robert B. Williams)
Any Number Can Play
Any Number Can Play as Danny, the Cashier (uncredited)
Slightly French
Slightly French as Newsman / Photographer (uncredited)
He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night as Detective (uncredited)
Malaya
Malaya as Army Sergeant (uncredited)
It Happens Every Spring
It Happens Every Spring as Reporter (uncredited)
Special Agent
Special Agent as Railroad Supt. Phil Olmstead (uncredited)
Not Wanted
Not Wanted as Detective Booking Sally (uncredited)
Roughshod
Roughshod as McCall
On the Town
On the Town as Police Sergeant (Car 44) (uncredited)
1948
Strange Gamble
Strange Gamble as Henchman Pete Walters
The Street with No Name
The Street with No Name as Sergeant (Uncredited)
Fury at Furnace Creek
Fury at Furnace Creek as Stranger (uncredited)
The Dark Past
The Dark Past as Williams (uncredited)
Raw Deal
Raw Deal as (uncredited)
Call Northside 777
Call Northside 777 as Illinois State Journal Technician
1947
Unexpected Guest
Unexpected Guest as Matt Ogden
Dishonored Lady
Dishonored Lady as Police Sergeant Bartlett
Key Witness
Key Witness as Officer Johnson
1946
Meet Me on Broadway
Meet Me on Broadway as Ferris' Assistant (uncredited)
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest as Prioress Guard (uncredited)
Black Angel
Black Angel as Second Detective
Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake as Detective (Uncredited)
1945
Adventures of Rusty
Adventures of Rusty as Will Nelson
Youth on Trial
Youth on Trial as Officer Ken Moore
The Power of the Whistler
The Power of the Whistler as Highway Patrolman
Escape in the Fog
Escape in the Fog as Cop on Bridge (uncredited)
Voice of the Whistler
Voice of the Whistler as Pharmacist (uncredited)
Over 21
Over 21 as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Tonight and Every Night
Tonight and Every Night as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Woo, Woo!
Woo, Woo! as Bar Owner
1944
The Girl in the Case
The Girl in the Case as Malloy (as Bob Williams)
Two-Man Submarine
Two-Man Submarine as Walt Hedges (as Robert B. Williams)
Stars on Parade
Stars on Parade as Jerry Browne
Sergeant Mike
Sergeant Mike as Sgt. Rankin
Black Arrow
Black Arrow as Buck Sherman
1941
How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley as Minor Role (uncredited)
1939
We Want Our Mummy
We Want Our Mummy as Prof. Tuttle (uncredited)
Back Door to Heaven
Back Door to Heaven as Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
1936
A Face in the Fog
A Face in the Fog as Policeman (uncredited)