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TürkçeWilliam Wellman Jr.
Biography
Los Angeles, California, USA
Rangy, sturdy-looking actor William Wellman Jr., was born in Los Angeles on January 20, 1937, one of seven children born to legendary director William A. Wellman and his fourth wife, one-time actress Dorothy Coonan Wellman, who appeared in a few of her husband's pictures. Bill Jr. spent most of his childhood surrounded by Hollywood celebrity. He got the fresh taste of a film set as a youngster when he appeared unbilled in a couple of his father's features. Following graduation, he attended Duke University but eventually abandoned that direction for a career in the movies. Read more...
In later years, Bill found work in a few more cult classics, including Black Caesar (1973), It's Alive (1974), and Laughlin's "Billy Jack" sequels. Establishing himself as a solid character actor, he took the lead in the apocalypse thrillers Image of the Beast (1980) and The Prodigal Planet (1983), the latter featuring daughter Cathy Wellman. While the quality of a number of his films over the years are certainly suspect, Bill has managed longevity and durability in a very difficult business. Moreover, he is credited with nearly 200 movies and television shows, 17 stage productions and some 200 commercial and industrial films. In addition to his acting work, his nearly 50-year career includes writing and producing efforts. He has occasionally appeared as a guest lecturer and has been active at autograph conventions. Of his many siblings, sister Cissy Wellman has also established herself on stage, film and TV.
In later years, Bill found work in a few more cult classics, including Black Caesar (1973), It's Alive (1974), and Laughlin's "Billy Jack" sequels. Establishing himself as a solid character actor, he took the lead in the apocalypse thrillers Image of the Beast (1980) and The Prodigal Planet (1983), the latter featuring daughter Cathy Wellman. While the quality of a number of his films over the years are certainly suspect, Bill has managed longevity and durability in a very difficult business. Moreover, he is credited with nearly 200 movies and television shows, 17 stage productions and some 200 commercial and industrial films. In addition to his acting work, his nearly 50-year career includes writing and producing efforts. He has occasionally appeared as a guest lecturer and has been active at autograph conventions. Of his many siblings, sister Cissy Wellman has also established herself on stage, film and TV.
Actor
Character:
Stars and Stripes Reporter
Sayonara 1957
18
Character:
Bugler
The Horse Soldiers 1959
4
Character:
Court Guard
Sergeant Rutledge 1960
1
Character:
Officer #2
How the West Was Won 1962
24
Character:
Johnny Kwalski aka Kid Gallant
A Swingin' Affair 1963
1
Character:
Band Member
The Patsy 1964
1
Character:
Dr. Smathers
The Disorderly Orderly 1964
1
Character:
Rick
A Swingin' Summer 1965
7
Character:
Jeff Forrester
Winter A-Go-Go 1965
6
Character:
Lt. Grayson
The Happiest Millionaire 1967
17
Character:
Corporal Kennedy
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell 1968
7
Character:
Alfred Coleman
Black Caesar 1973
3
Character:
National Guardsman
The Trial of Billy Jack 1974
5
Character:
Doctor
The Puppet Masters 1994
0
0
Character:
Palacio
Blood Run 1994
0
Character:
David Michaels
The Prodigal Planet 1983
5
Character:
Charlie Evans
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men 2007
0
Character:
Himself
Restoring the Power and Beauty of Wings 2012
0
Character:
Hampton Huxley
A La Cart 2007
1
Character:
Dr. Rubin
Radar Love 1993
0
Character:
Dr. Tom Wells
Marcus Welby, M.D. 1969
0
Character:
Gibel
Charlie's Angels 1976
0
Character:
Himself
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick 1995
0
Character:
Officer Snyder
Adam-12 1968
0
Character:
Atkins
Channing 1963
0
Character:
Father Turney
V 1984
0
Character:
Air Force Captain
Space 1985
0
Character:
Ruby
Alien Nation 1989
0
Character:
Himself - Actor, Producer
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood 2010
0
Character:
Boy
Gallant Journey 1946
0
Character:
Aide
12 O'Clock High 1964
0
Character:
Lieutenant Bulkeley
MacArthur 1977
0
Character:
Charley
It's Alive 1974
0
Character:
Delivery Man
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour 1962
0
Character:
Lt. Mercer
The Blue and the Gray 1982
2
Character:
Priest
Truth Be Told 0
14
Writing
Character:
David Michaels
The Prodigal Planet 1983
5
Character:
Himself
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick 1995
0