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Rhys Williams
Rhys Williams (1897‑1969) was a prolific Welsh‑born actor who made a lasting impact on both stage and screen during the golden age of Hollywood. Born in the rural town of Caernarfon, Wales, he grew up surrounded by the rich oral storytelling traditions of his homeland, which sparked his early fascination with performance. After serving in the British Army during World War I, he pursued formal training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where his commanding presence and resonant voice quickly earned him leading roles in several West End productions. In the early 1920s, seeking broader horizons, Williams emigrated to the United States, where he transitioned to the burgeoning film industry and became a familiar face in dozens of Hollywood productions. Over a career that spanned more than four decades, he appeared in over 150 films, often cast as dignified authority figures, rugged frontiersmen, or kindly clergy, bringing depth and nuance to every role. Notable performances include his turn as the steadfast sheriff in the classic western Stagecoach (1939), his compassionate doctor in the science‑fiction thriller The Thing from Another World (1951), and a memorable guest spot on the popular television series Bonanza in 1962. Though he never achieved leading‑man stardom, Williams was revered by directors and fellow actors for his reliability, professionalism, and the subtle gravitas he imparted to supporting characters. Beyond his screen work, he remained active in theatre, co‑founding a community playhouse in Los Angeles that nurtured aspiring talent. He married once, to fellow actress Eleanor Hart, and they raised two children together before his death in Los Angeles on September 12, 1969, leaving a legacy of steady, heartfelt performances that continue to be celebrated by classic film enthusiasts.
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Given Name: Rhys Williams
Born: Caernarfon, Wales
Citizenship: British, American
Birthday: August 12, 1897
Occupations: actor
Years Active: 1925-1968
Children: 2
Spouses: Eleanor Hart
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Movies Featuring Rhys Williams
The Kentuckian
Random Harvest
Happy Now
’Twas the Night
Holiday Heart
Fallen
Mamántula
Brigadoon
Fighting Man of the Plains
So Goes My Love
Voice of the Whistler
Tenth Avenue Angel
The Showdown
The Corn Is Green
Bad Boy
Mohawk
This Above All
The Strange Woman
The Fastest Gun Alive
Devil’s Doorway
Meet Me at the Fair
You Came Along
The Crooked Way
The Scarlet Coat
There’s No Business Like Show Business
Julius Caesar
The Boss
The World in His Arms
Merry Andrew
Scandal at Scourie
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
No Time for Love
The Law and the Lady
The Black Arrow
Plymouth Adventure
The Trouble with Women
The Farmer’s Daughter
The King’s Thief
Hills of Home
In Cold Blood
Nightmare
How To Be Very, Very Popular
Les Miserables
Never Trust a Gambler
Mutiny
Cairo
Moss Rose
Johnny Guitar
Bad for Each Other
The Color of Courage
Skullduggery
Man with a Gun
Lightning Strikes Twice
The Black Shield of Falworth
Blood on the Sun
Carbine Williams
The Inspector General
The Sword of Monte Cristo
Air Bud: Golden Receiver
Gentleman Jim
If Winter Comes
Raintree County
The Bells of St. Mary’s
Many Rivers to Cross
Man in the Attic
Mrs. Miniver
California Passage
The Spiral Staircase
Tokyo Joe
Battle Cry
Okinawa
Career Timeline
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1956
Mohawk
Clem Jones
The Fastest Gun Alive
Brian Tibbs
The Boss
Stanley Millard
Nightmare
Deputy Torrence
1955
The Kentuckian
The Scarlet Coat
Peter Andre
The King’s Thief
Turnkey
How To Be Very, Very Popular
Cedric Flagg
Many Rivers to Cross
Lige Blake
Battle Cry
Enoch Rogers
1954
There’s No Business Like Show Business
Father Dineen
Johnny Guitar
Mr. Andrews
The Black Shield of Falworth
Diccon Bowman
1953
Meet Me at the Fair
Pete McCoy
Julius Caesar
Lucilius
Scandal at Scourie
Bill Swazey
Bad for Each Other
Doc Scobee
Man in the Attic
William Harley
1952
The World in His Arms
Eben Cleggett
Plymouth Adventure
Mr. Weston
Les Miserables
Brevet
Mutiny
Redlegs
Carbine Williams
Redwick Karson
Okinawa
Robby Roberg
1951
The Law and the Lady
Inspector McGraw
Never Trust a Gambler
Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy
Lightning Strikes Twice
Father Paul
The Sword of Monte Cristo
Mayor of Varonne
1950
The Showdown
Chokecherry
Devil’s Doorway
Scotty MacDougall
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Vic Mason
California Passage
John Norris
1949
Fighting Man of the Plains
Chandler Leach
Bad Boy
Arnold Strawn
The Crooked Way
Lieutenant Joe Williams
The Inspector General
Inspector General
Tokyo Joe
Colonel Dahlgren
1947
The Trouble with Women
Judge
The Farmer’s Daughter
Adolph Petree
Moss Rose
Deputy Inspector Evans
If Winter Comes
Mr. William Bright
1945
Voice of the Whistler
Ernie Sparrow
The Corn Is Green
Mr. Jones
You Came Along
Col. Stubbs
Blood on the Sun
Joseph Cassell
The Bells of St. Mary’s
Dr. McKay
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