Portrait of William Forrest

Acting

William Forrest

Career

Active from 1941 to 1966, with a break from 1952 to 1965, busiest in 1945 and 1949 with 3 main titles each.

Leading roles
2
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score59/100
Highest rated
Poster for Of Pups and Puzzles
Of Pups and Puzzles
GoodWatch score68/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 86 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.9 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.5 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.3 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.9Style
William Forrest Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    2.6, average 5.4
  • Psychological
    4.3, average 5.5
  • Uncanny
    1.3, average 2.5
  • Dark Humor
    1.7, average 2.8

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Golden Age Hollywood 2
  • Nostalgic 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

164
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

1970s

2 titles
The November Plan
The November Plan (1977)

as Noel Crosman, Sr.

The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker (1971)

as Mr. Wylie

1960s

9 titles ยท average score 59
Sakima and the Masked Marvel
Sakima and the Masked Marvel (1966)

as Martin Crane (archive footage)

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966)
GoodWatch score 32

as James Underhill

Spy Smasher Returns
Spy Smasher Returns (1966)

as Gerald Douglas (uncredited)

Cheyenne Autumn
Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
GoodWatch score 59

as Senator (uncredited)

Good Neighbor Sam
Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
GoodWatch score 72

as Millard Mellner

The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
GoodWatch score 47

TV show ยท as John Canady

One-Eyed Jacks
One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
GoodWatch score 68

as Banker

My Three Sons
My Three Sons (1960)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show ยท as Ed Hoffman

Coronado 9
Coronado 9 (1960)

TV show

1950s

57 titles ยท average score 64
Bonanza
Bonanza (1959)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show ยท as Mine Owner

Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye (1959)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show ยท as Club President

77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip (1958)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show ยท as John Morgan / Graham

Bronco
Bronco (1958)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show

Maverick
Maverick (1957)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show ยท as Laramie Banker / Roland

M Squad
M Squad (1957)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show ยท as Mr. Manning

Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
GoodWatch score 90

as Sen. Harvey Walker (uncredited)

The Millionaire
The Millionaire (1955)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show ยท as Quimby

The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney (1954)
GoodWatch score 81

TV show ยท as Doctor (uncredited)

December Bride
December Bride (1954)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show ยท as Harry Howard

Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman (1952)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show ยท as Mr. Crane

Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show ยท as Charlie / Sam Rogers

1940s

96 titles ยท average score 63
The Story of Seabiscuit
The Story of Seabiscuit (1949)
GoodWatch score 56

as Thomas Milford

The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger (1949)
GoodWatch score 48

TV show ยท as Sheriff Taylor

The Devil On Wheels
The Devil On Wheels (1947)

as Judge Roger Tanner

Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
GoodWatch score 85

as Dr. Rogers (uncredited)

Blind Spot
Blind Spot (1947)
GoodWatch score 59

as Henry Small

Adventures of Kitty O'Day
Adventures of Kitty O'Day (1945)
GoodWatch score 54

as Sauter (as Bill Forrest)

Gangs of the Waterfront
Gangs of the Waterfront (1945)

as Dist. Atty. Brady

Laura
Laura (1944)
GoodWatch score 90

as Important Client (uncredited)

Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington (1944)
GoodWatch score 65

as Clinton (uncredited)

Reconnaissance Pilot
Reconnaissance Pilot (1943)

as Colonel Henry

Spy Ship
Spy Ship (1942)

as Martin Oster

Respect the Law
Respect the Law (1941)

as Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy