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William Boyett
★ Acting

William Boyett

1927 – 2004 · Akron - Ohio - USA · Active 1950–1995

William Boyett, born in 1927 in Akron, Ohio, began his acting career in the theater before transitioning to film and television. He appeared in Shield for Murder (1954) and Private Hell 36 (1954), showcasing his talent in gritty crime dramas. Boyett's versatility is evident in his later roles, including a memorable performance in When a Stranger Calls (1979) and Bloody Birthday (1981), where he navigated the eerie landscapes of horror. His contributions to cult cinema, particularly in the 1980s, solidify his status as a notable figure in the genre.

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Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

1956 ★ 7.3
as Crewman (uncredited)

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for 20 years, only to find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.

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Filmography

150 credits
1990s 9 credits
1995
Theodore Rex as Desk Sergeant
Movie ★ 3.7
1994
Girls in Prison as Dr. Shainmark
Movie ★ 4.6
1994
Blood Run as Briskin
Movie ★ 3.7
1994
Rebel Highway as Dr. Shainmark
TV ★ 8.0
1992
Newsies as Judge Movealong Monahan
Movie ★ 6.7
1991
The Rocketeer as Government Liaison
Movie ★ 6.5
1991
Strays as Dr. Lyle Sokol
Movie ★ 6.6
1991
The Wish That Changed Christmas as Officer Jones (voice)
Movie ★ 7.2
1990
Gypsy Angels as Mr. Allman
Movie ★ 3.4
1980s 23 credits
1988
Dear John as Officer
TV ★ 5.7
1987
The Hidden as Jonathan Miller
Movie ★ 6.9
1987
TV ★ 8.4
1987
TV ★ 8.4
1986
The Deliberate Stranger as Aspen Detective
Movie ★ 6.4
1986
Native Son as Reporter #3
Movie ★ 5.3
1986
The Deliberate Stranger as Aspen Detective
TV
1985
The Turkey Caper as Ranger Jones
Movie ★ 9.0
1985
TV ★ 6.0
1985
Amazing Stories as Colonel Travis
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Which Witch is Which? as Ranger Jones
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
Sam's Son as Coach Sutter
Movie ★ 6.5
1984
Getting Physical as Desk Sergeant
Movie ★ 4.3
1984
Night Court as Arresting Officer
TV ★ 7.3
1983
Space Raiders as Taggert
Movie ★ 4.8
1983
The A-Team as Nino's Catering
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Family Ties as Policeman
TV ★ 7.2
1982
T. J. Hooker as Sgt. Roy Kavin
TV ★ 6.5
1982
Knight Rider as Desk Sergeant
TV ★ 7.5
1982
TV ★ 6.8
1981
Movie ★ 5.9
1981
TV ★ 6.7
1970s 24 credits
1979
When a Stranger Calls as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Movie ★ 6.2
1979
Ike as Gen. Ward Hoffenberg
Movie ★ 6.8
1979
The Golden Gate Murders as Bridge Supervisor
Movie ★ 8.4
1979
TV ★ 6.8
1979
Knots Landing as Frank Kolbert
TV ★ 6.9
1979
TV ★ 6.5
1979
Ike as Gen. Ward Hoffenberg
TV ★ 7.3
1978
Movie ★ 5.5
1978
Confessions of the D.A. Man as Sergeant 'Mac' MacDonald
Movie
1977
Movie ★ 10.0
1977
CHiPs as Rhodes
TV ★ 6.9
1977
TV ★ 7.2
1977
CHiPs as Hogan (as Bill Boyett)
TV ★ 6.9
1977
The Love Boat as Joe Lujack
TV ★ 6.3
1976
TV ★ 7.0
1976
TV ★ 7.5
1976
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Mobile Two as Lt. Don Carter
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
The Rockford Files as Harvey Slate
TV ★ 7.6
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man as Air Force General
TV ★ 7.3
1972
TV ★ 6.9
1972
TV ★ 7.9
1972
Ghost Story as The Foreman
TV ★ 7.4
1970
Airport as Jack Ingram
Movie ★ 6.5
1960s 30 credits
1969
Sam Whiskey as Corporal
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
Cocoon as Agent in Brent's Office
Movie ★ 8.5
1968
Adam-12 as Sergeant MacDonald
TV ★ 7.1
1968
Adam-12 as Sgt. MacDonald
TV ★ 7.1
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1967
TV ★ 6.9
1967
The Invaders as Tressider's Man
TV ★ 6.8
1966
TV ★ 6.7
1966
Batman as Policeman
TV ★ 7.3
1965
The F.B.I. as Guide
TV ★ 5.6
1965
Get Smart as Skipper
TV ★ 7.9
1965
Run for Your Life as 2nd Detective
TV ★ 7.1
1965
The F.B.I. as Bill, the Cop
TV ★ 5.6
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre as 1st Detective
TV ★ 6.5
1963
The Outer Limits as Co-Pilot Beeman
TV ★ 7.8
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre as Highway Patrolman Caulfield
TV ★ 6.5
1962
Period of Adjustment as Trucker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
The Virginian as Cadwell
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Harley
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as The Young Policeman
TV ★ 7.8
1961
Ricochet as company clerk
Movie
1961
TV ★ 6.8
1961
Gunslinger as Roy Jessup
TV ★ 6.3
1960
Who Was That Lady? as Howard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
My Three Sons as Captain
TV ★ 6.6
1960
My Three Sons as Joe Mitchell
TV ★ 6.6
1960
TV ★ 6.6
1960
My Three Sons as Cowboy
TV ★ 6.6
1960
TV ★ 6.8
1950s 64 credits
1959
Movie ★ 3.1
1959
It Started with a Kiss as Alec (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1959
Black Saddle as Bridges
TV ★ 6.2
1959
TV ★ 6.7
1958
Movie ★ 7.5
1958
Tarawa Beachhead as Ullman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1958
TV ★ 6.7
1958
Bat Masterson as Grimm - Stocky Bodyguard
TV ★ 6.1
1958
Bat Masterson as Marshal
TV ★ 6.1
1957
Until They Sail as US Marine (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1957
Whirlybirds as Bob 'Speed' Conroy
TV ★ 5.9
1957
TV ★ 6.7
1957
Perry Mason as Motor Cop
TV ★ 7.7
1957
TV ★ 7.3
1957
M Squad as Detective Sgt. Harris
TV ★ 5.4
1957
TV ★ 7.5
1957
TV ★ 4.0
1957
Perry Mason as Pete Kelton
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Police Sgt. Ralph Reynolds
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Buck Osborn
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Otto Norden
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Police Officer
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Police Sergeant
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Detective
TV ★ 7.7
1957
The Silent Service as Lt. Comm. Hastings
TV ★ 8.0
1956
Forbidden Planet as Crewman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
Somebody Up There Likes Me as Military Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
Fighting Trouble as Chips Conroy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1955
Big House, U.S.A as Ranger at Park Exit (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1955
Strange Lady in Town as Lt. Keith (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.9
1955
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
Gunsmoke as Harry
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Capt. Davidson
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Highway Patrol as Officer 3833
TV ★ 6.1
1955
Highway Patrol as Officer Johnson
TV ★ 6.1
1955
The Millionaire as Lt. Decker
TV ★ 5.8
1955
TV ★ 5.2
1955
Gunsmoke as Jake
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Highway Patrol as Sgt. Ken Williams
TV ★ 6.1
1955
Highway Patrol as Officer Johnson (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.1
1955
Highway Patrol as Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.1
1954
Movie ★ 6.7
1954
Private Hell 36 as Stimson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
Vice Squad as Officer Kellogg (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
TV ★ 6.7
1953
General Electric Theater as First Lt. Mitchell
TV ★ 6.8
1953
TV ★ 8.0
1952
TV ★ 5.3
1952
TV ★ 7.0
1952
TV ★ 7.8
1952
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 6.8
1951
The Bogus Green as Nick Helmerick
Movie
1951
Dragnet as Stanley Bushing
TV ★ 6.5
1951
Dragnet as Larry Thompson
TV ★ 6.5
1951
TV ★ 6.5
1951
TV ★ 6.5
1950
The Cisco Kid as Henchman
TV ★ 6.1