William Sylvester
Actor
Born Jan 31, 1922 · Oakland, California, USA
Active 1949–1995
William Sylvester (January 31, 1922 – January 25, 1995) was an American TV and film actor. His most famous film credit was Dr. Heywood Floyd in Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey (1968).
Filmography
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) — Dr. Heywood FloydYou Only Live Twice (1967) — Pentagon Official (uncredited)The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Admiral Prescott · Frederick CollinsHeaven Can Wait (1978) — Nuclear ReporterThe Saint (1962) — Ralph Damien · Foots FortunatiQuincy, M.E. (1976) — Joe CrawfordBuck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) — Lt. General Preston MyersThe Hindenburg (1975) — Luftwaffe ColonelGreen Acres (1965) — Dr. HoffmanMcCloud (1970)Banacek (1972) — Dr. StahlDon't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) — Tom HendersonThe Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)Cannon (1971)Busting (1974) — Mr. WeldmanDanger Man (1960) — James Carpenter / Oscar SchumakGorgo (1961) — Sam SladeThe High Chaparral (1967) — Lafe Croswell · Jack SimmonsRing of Spies (1964) — Gordon LonsdaleMarcus Welby, M.D. (1969) — Paul BerwickAlbert R.N. (1953) — TexasGemini Man (1976) — Leonard DriscollThe Magician (1973) — Peter HaydenAppointment in London (1953) — Mac