William Bassett
Actor
Born Dec 28, 1935 · Evanston, Illinois, USA
Active 1960–2025
William Henry Bassett (December 28, 1935 – February 9, 2025) was an American actor of film and television who appeared in more than 100 commercials, films, television programs, and video games from the 1960s through the 2010s.
Filmography
Black Dynamite (2009) — Captain YancyAvatar: The Last Airbender (2005) — Huu (voice)Arrested Development (2003) — Cab DriverHouse of 1000 Corpses (2003) — Sheriff Frank HustonReno 911! (2003) — MoverScrubs (2001) — PatientThe Invisible Man (2000) — Benjamin ScarboroughStrong Medicine (2000) — Spelling Bee JudgeSabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) — Roy3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) — BernardPower Rangers (1993) — Ghost CommanderBlack Eagle (1988) — Dean RickertInvaders from Mars (1986) — NASA ScientistMacGyver (1985) — Iain M'Iver (uncredited)Creator (1985) — Dr. SutterThe Karate Kid (1984) — Mr. MillsHunter (1984) — Park Beach BumT. J. Hooker (1982) — Mr. MillerKnots Landing (1979) — EmissaryDallas (1978) — Attorney Gurney (as William H. Bassett) · Gurney (as William H. Bassett)Return from Witch Mountain (1978) — Operations OfficerThe Towering Inferno (1974) — Leading AgentLand of the Giants (1968) — Ranger JackI Dream of Jeannie (1965) — Sam Farrow · Clem