William Mims (January 15, 1927 – April 9, 1991) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films such as The Day Mars Invaded Earth, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and Hot Rods to Hell. He also appeared in classic television series such as Hogan's Heroes, The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, Bonanza, Custer, Wagon Train, Lancer, Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Thriller, The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, The Wild Wild West, Airwolf, Adam-12, Ironside, Night Gallery, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Kung Fu, Columbo and Fantasy Island .[2]
William Mims | |
|---|---|
 William Mims in Perry Mason 1961 | |
| Born | January 15, 1927 Carthage, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1991 (aged 64) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–1988 |
| Children | 1 son Tommy Mims spouse = Nancy Lou Irgang (1955-1991) (his death)[1] |
In 1962 Mims appeared as Frank Farnum on the TV western Lawman in the episode titled "The Bride." [citation needed]
Mims was born in Carthage, Missouri, in 1927 and moved to Los Angeles when still a teenager. He graduated from Manual Arts High School and Los Angeles City College. In addition to his film and TV roles, he acted on the Los Angeles stage in Inherit the Wind and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He was also the founder and president of The Hollywood Hackers Celebrity Golf Club. He died of cardiac arrest on April 9, 1991, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California at age 64. He was survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | I Killed Wild Bill Hickok | Dan | |
| 1959 | No Name on the Bullet | Poker Player | Uncredited |
| 1960 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Guard Callahan | Season 5 Episode 34: "Cell 227" (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Young Jesse James | The Reverend | Uncredited |
| 1961 | Walk Tall | Jake | |
| 1961 | Sanctuary | Lee | |
| 1961 | Battle at Bloody Beach | M'Keever | |
| 1961 | Wild in the Country | Uncle Rolfe Braxton | |
| 1961 | The Children's Hour | Mr. Burton | |
| 1962 | Lonely Are the Brave | First Deputy Arraigning Burns | |
| 1963 | The Day Mars Invaded Earth | Dr. Web Spencer | |
| 1963 | The Ugly American | Mr. Jacobson | Uncredited |
| 1964 | Kisses for My President | Press Secretary Harrington | Uncredited |
| 1966 | The Chase | Salesman | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Rango | Episode: "The Not So Good Train Robbery" | |
| 1967 | Hot Rods to Hell | Man at Picnic | |
| 1967 | Gunfight in Abilene | Ed Scovie | |
| 1967 | A Covenant with Death | Gorman | Uncredited |
| 1969 | The Bamboo Saucer | Vetry | |
| 1969 | Paint Your Wagon | Frock-coated Man | |
| 1970 | The Ballad of Cable Hogue | Jensen | |
| 1970 | The Traveling Executioner | Lynn | |
| 1970 | Flap | Steve Gray | |
| 1970 | The Virginian (TV series) | The Prosecutor | Season 8 Episode 16: "Nightmare" |
| 1971 | Johnny Got His Gun | Gentleman | |
| 1971 | Night Gallery | Brock Ramsey | Episode: "The Hand of Borgus Weems" |
| 1972 | Pickup on 101 | Antique Shop Owner | |
| 1975 | The World Through the Eyes of Children | Policeman | |
| 1981 | Underground Aces | ||
| 1986 | North and South: Book II | William H. Seward | Uncredited |
References
edit- ^ "William Mims; Character Actor". Los Angeles Times. 14 April 1991.
- ^ "William Mims". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-07-04.
- ^ "William Mims; Character Actor". Articles.latimes.com. 1991-04-14. Retrieved 2018-07-04.