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William Sylvester(1922-1995)

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William Sylvester in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Humanity finds a mysterious, obviously artificial object buried beneath the Lunar surface and, with the intelligent computer H.A.L. 9000, sets off on a quest.
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William Sylvester was born on 31 January 1922 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Heaven Can Wait (1978) and Gorgo (1961). He was married to Veronica Hurst and Sheila Sweet. He died on 25 January 1995 in Sacramento, California, USA.
BornJanuary 31, 1922
DiedJanuary 25, 1995(72)
BornJanuary 31, 1922
DiedJanuary 25, 1995(72)
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Known for

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey
8.3
  • Dr. Heywood R. Floyd
  • 1968
Warren Beatty in Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Heaven Can Wait
6.9
  • Nuclear Reporter
  • 1978
Gorgo (1961)
Gorgo
5.6
  • Sam Slade
  • 1961
Ring of Treason (1964)
Ring of Treason
6.5
  • Gordon Lonsdale
  • 1964

Credits

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Actor

  • Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • David Stillwell
    • District Attorney Harrison
    • John Burnett ...
    • 1977–1983
  • Gil Gerard and Erin Gray in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Lt. General Preston Myers
    • 1981
  • First Family (1980)
    First Family
    4.3
    • TV Commentator Howard
    • 1980
  • Greg Evigan in B.J. and the Bear (1978)
    B.J. and the Bear
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Mr. Barclay
    • 1980
  • Brian Dennehy and Doug McKeon in Big Shamus, Little Shamus (1979)
    Big Shamus, Little Shamus
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Nelson Milgrim
    • 1979
  • Warren Beatty in Heaven Can Wait (1978)
    Heaven Can Wait
    6.9
    • Nuclear Reporter
    • 1978
  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
    What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Kelly
    • 1978
  • Shaun Cassidy, Pamela Sue Martin, and Parker Stevenson in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
    The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Martin Dettman
    • 1977
  • Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)
    The Six Million Dollar Man
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Admiral Prescott
    • Prescott
    • Frederick Collins
    • 1975–1977
  • Ben Murphy in Gemini Man (1976)
    Gemini Man
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Leonard Driscoll
    • 1976
  • Ben Murphy in Riding with Death (1976)
    Riding with Death
    2.0
    TV Movie
    • Leonard Driscoll
    • 1976
  • Dennis Weaver in McCloud (1970)
    McCloud
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Jason Howard
    • 1976
  • Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner in Switch (1975)
    Switch
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Ellis (as William Sylvestor)
    • 1976
  • David Janssen in Harry O (1973)
    Harry O
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Minister
    • District Attorney
    • Ben Loretz
    • 1975–1976
  • William Conrad in Cannon (1971)
    Cannon
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Elliot Markham
    • 1976

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • William Sylvestor
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • January 31, 1922
    • Oakland, California, USA
  • Died
    • January 25, 1995
    • Sacramento, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Veronica Hurst1955 - 1966 (divorced, 3 children)
  • Other works
    (1954-55) Stage: Appeared in John Patrick's and Vern J. Sneider's play, "The Teahouse of the August Moon," at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England, with Eli Wallach, Marlene, Dickie Henderson, John Bushelle, Lionel Murton and Gaylord Cavallaro in the cast. Robert Lewis was director.
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    Best known for his supporting role as Dr. Heywood Floyd in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).

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