Person
William Boyett
Acting · 1927–2004 · Akron - Ohio - USA
Biography
William Boyett was born on January 3, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, USA as Harry William Boyett. He is known for his work on Adam-12 (1968), Hôpital Central (1963) and Highway Patrol (1955). He was married to Joan Reynolds and Willagene Wither. He died on December 29, 2004 in Mission Hills, California, USA. Served in the Pacific with the US Navy during World War II. After university and service in the military, he was in various stage productions in New York City and Los Angeles before he started working in television and movies. Started acting on radio after winning a high school Shakespearean competition. Attended the University of Southern California. Born in Ohio, he was raised in Waco, Texas, before his family moved to Los Angeles in the early 1940s. Children: Suzy and Kevin. In the early 1950s, William Boyett was a weather forecaster (weatherman) on KCEN-TV Channel 6 in Waco-Temple TX.
Known for
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Young Policeman
Perry Mason
Motor Cop
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lt. Dan Bell
The A-Team
Nino's Catering
Night Court
Arresting Officer
The Love Boat
Joe Lujack
Simon & Simon
1981
Mannix
1967
Dragnet
Larry Thompson
Knight Rider
Desk Sergeant
Filmography
- 1995Theodore RexDesk Sergeant
- 1994Girls in PrisonDr. Shainmark
- 1994Rebel HighwayDr. Shainmark
- 1994Blood RunBriskin
- 1992NewsiesJudge Movealong Monahan
- 1991The Wish That Changed ChristmasOfficer Jones (voice)
- 1991StraysDr. Lyle Sokol
- 1991The RocketeerGovernment Liaison
- 1990Gypsy AngelsMr. Allman
- 1988Dear JohnOfficer
- 1987The HiddenJonathan Miller
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationLt. Dan Bell
- 1986Native SonReporter #3
- 1986The Deliberate StrangerAspen Detective
- 1986The Deliberate StrangerAspen Detective
- 1985The Turkey CaperRanger Jones
- 1985Amazing StoriesColonel Travis
- 1985Hell Town
- 1984Which Witch is Which?Ranger Jones
- 1984Sam's SonCoach Sutter
- 1984Getting PhysicalDesk Sergeant
- 1984Night CourtArresting Officer
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1983Space RaidersTaggert
- 1983The A-TeamNino's Catering
- 1982Knight RiderDesk Sergeant
- 1982Family TiesPoliceman
- 1982Hotel
- 1982T. J. HookerSgt. Roy Kavin
- 1981Simon & Simon
- 1981Bloody Birthday
- 1979Knots LandingFrank Kolbert
- 1979The Golden Gate MurdersBridge Supervisor
- 1979Archie Bunker's Place
- 1979When a Stranger CallsSgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
- 1979IkeGen. Ward Hoffenberg
- 1979IkeGen. Ward Hoffenberg
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedSimpson
- 1978Confessions of the D.A. ManSergeant 'Mac' MacDonald
- 1978Every Girl Should Have OneDetective Rand
- 1977The Incredible Hulk
- 1977The Love BoatJoe Lujack
- 1977CHiPsRhodes
- 1977Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love WomenHannigan
- 1976Quincy, M.E.
- 1976Gemini Man
- 1976The Bionic Woman
- 1975Mobile TwoLt. Don Carter
- 1974The Rockford FilesHarvey Slate
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManAir Force General
- 1972Ghost StoryThe Foreman
- 1972The Rookies
- 1972Emergency!
- 1970AirportJack Ingram
- 1969Sam WhiskeyCorporal
- 1968Adam-12Sergeant MacDonald
- 1968CocoonAgent in Brent's Office
- 1967Mannix
- 1967Ironside
- 1967The InvadersTressider's Man
- 1966Family Affair
- 1966BatmanPoliceman
- 1965The F.B.I.Guide
- 1965Get SmartSkipper
- 1965Run for Your Life2nd Detective
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Policeman
- 1963Kraft Suspense Theatre1st Detective
- 1963The Outer LimitsCo-Pilot Beeman
- 1962Period of AdjustmentTrucker (uncredited)
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Young Policeman
- 1962The VirginianCadwell
- 1961Ricochetcompany clerk
- 1961GunslingerRoy Jessup
- 1961Mister Ed
- 1960My Three SonsCaptain
- 1960The Chevy Mystery ShowPoliceman
- 1960Who Was That Lady?Howard (uncredited)
- 1959Mr. Lucky
- 1959The Detectives
- 1959It Started with a KissAlec (uncredited)
- 1959Black SaddleBridges
- 1959Last Clear Chance
- 1958Tarawa BeachheadUllman (uncredited)
- 1958Bat MastersonGrimm - Stocky Bodyguard
- 1958As Young As We AreEric
- 1958Sea Hunt
- 1957Harbor Command
- 1957Until They SailUS Marine (uncredited)
- 1957Perry MasonMotor Cop
- 1957M SquadDetective Sgt. Harris
- 1957Boots and Saddles
- 1957Have Gun, Will Travel
- 1957The Silent ServiceLt. Comm. Hastings
- 1957WhirlybirdsBob 'Speed' Conroy
- 1957Official Detective
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreUnion Captain
- 1956Fighting TroubleChips Conroy (uncredited)
- 1956Somebody Up There Likes MeMilitary Policeman (uncredited)
- 1956Forbidden PlanetCrewman (uncredited)
- 1955Inside Detroit
- 1955Highway PatrolOfficer 3833
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsCapt. Davidson
- 1955Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
- 1955Navy Log
- 1955GunsmokeHarry
- 1955Strange Lady in TownLt. Keith (uncredited)
- 1955Big House, U.S.ARanger at Park Exit (uncredited)
- 1955The MillionaireLt. Decker
- 1954Private Hell 36Stimson (uncredited)
- 1954Shield for Murder
- 1953Vice SquadOfficer Kellogg (uncredited)
- 1953General Electric TheaterFirst Lt. Mitchell
- 1953You Are ThereCol. Knox
- 1953The Life Of RileyCoach
- 1953I Led Three Lives
- 1952Biff Baker U.S.A.Soldier
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseInterne
- 1952Gang Busters
- 1952Dangerous Assignment
- 1951DragnetLarry Thompson
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- 1951The Bogus GreenNick Helmerick
- 1951Racket Squad
- 1950The Cisco KidHenchman
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