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Taken 3

2014

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

Robert Bryan Davis

Robert Bryan Davis is an Actor and Producer known for The Highwaymen (2019), Taken 3 (2014) and Fear Street: Part Three - 1666 (2021).

Jimmy Palumbo

Cast · Known for Taken 3

With over 65 TV and film credits, Jimmy Palumbo has been acting for over 25 years. His recent credits are Taken 3 and a co-starring role in Luc Besson's The Family with Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Tommy Lee Jones. Other credits include A Most Violent Year, 5 Flights Up, Mysteries of Laura, Sex and the City 2, Beer League, Boardwalk Empire, Elementary, Goldenboy, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, 30 Rock, Rescue Me, Entourage, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, Friends, Monk, Law & Order, E.R., and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Jimmy was born and raised in New Jersey and still lives there with his family. Jimmy is a huge fan of all Rutgers sports teams and still plays softball on a team that was started in 1967 by his Dad. IMDb Mini Biography

Alexander Wraith

Alexander Wraith grew up in New Jersey. He's an actor, known for DC Naomi, Star Wars The Mandalorian, Orange Is the New Black and Westworld Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013), Orange Is the New Black (2013) , Taken 3 (2014). Alex trained at NIDA, the Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art. Studied at the Columbia University Dramatic Arts program and Carnegie Hall in New York. He wrote, directs and stars in the upcoming thriller, Tweed, which co-stars Bianca Van Damme and Sydney Porada. He has been in a long term relationship with Francesca Eastwood, with whom he shares a son with.

Stephanie Honoré

Cast · Known for Now You See Me

Stephanie Anna Honoré (born May 11, 1984) is a retired American actress. She appeared in a number of horror films, including The Final Destination (2009) and Mirrors 2 (2010), as well as in a string of big-budget projects, like Now You See Mee (2013), Taken 3 (2014), and Focus (2015). She has been married to Erick Sanchez since December 13, 2009. They have four children.

David Clark

Cast · Known for The American Dream

David Clark (born April 23, 1974, Anchorage, Alaska) is an American character actor based in France, active since the mid-2000s. Standing at 1.83 m, he has built a career in both English- and French-language productions, working frequently with director Olivier Megaton (on Colombiana and the Taken franchise). He is best known for his role as Marshall in Colombiana (2011), Cop Malankov Garage #1 in Taken 3 (2014), and Carl Stanley in The Killer (2024, with Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy). He also voiced Captain Allen in the 2018 video game Detroit: Become Human. His filmography includes Traitor (2008), If You Don't, I Will (2014), Florida (2015, as Andrew Newman), Woods (2015, as John Stramen), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017, uncredited), The Hermits (2023), and The American Dream (2026). On television he has appeared in Crossing Lines (2013), A Very Secret Service (2015), Scènes de ménages (2015), Plus belle la vie (2018), Missions (2017), and The Serpent Queen (2022).

Camille Delamarre

Editor · Known for Taken 2

Camille Delamarre is a French film editor and director, best known for directing The Transporter Refueled and Brick Mansions. He edited films including Transporter 3 and Taken 2, among others. In 2014, Delamarre made his directing debut with the action film Brick Mansions, starring Paul Walker, David Belle and Rza. It was written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen and released on April 23, 2014. In 2015, Delamarre directed another action thriller film The Transporter Refueled, a reboot of the Transporter franchise. The film stars Ed Skrein and Ray Stevenson and was released on September 4, 2015 in the United States by Relativity Media. Source: Article "Camille Delamarre" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

Kathy Lloyd

Northern Irish former Page 3 girl, glamour model and television presenter. Lloyd left school at 16 and worked at the Top Shop clothing store in Liverpool before venturing into modelling. Some of her early photos were taken by Beverley Goodway, a famous UK glamour photographer who persuaded her to send some photos to The Sun. She first appeared as a Page 3 girl in The Sun in early 1986, at the age of 18, where she quickly became a regular and voted page 3 girl of the year three times in 1986, 1990 and 1994. Later she appeared in "Lads' magazines" such as Maxim, Loaded, and FHM; and hosted two television talk shows for Granada Television's Men & Motors satellite station in 2002, Talking Dirty, and Kathy Lloyd's Naughty Business.

Christina Hendricks

Cast · Known for Mad Men, Toy Story 4

Christina Renée Hendricks (born May 3, 1975) is an American actress and former model. With an extensive career on screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Critics' Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She is probably best known for her role as Joan Harris in the critically acclaimed AMC drama series Mad Men. In 2010, a poll of female readers taken by Esquire magazine named her "the sexiest woman in the world". She was also voted "Best Looking Woman in America".

Olivia Munn

Cast · Known for X-Men: Apocalypse

Lisa Olivia Munn (born July 3, 1980) is an American actress. After an internship at a news station in Tulsa, she moved to Los Angeles, where she began her professional career as a television host for the gaming network G4, and on the series Attack of the Show! (2006–2010) before appearing as a recurring correspondent on the Comedy Central late-night series The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 2010 to 2011. On television, she has taken dramatic roles, acting in both the Aaron Sorkin HBO political drama series The Newsroom (2012–2014) and the Jonathan Tropper Apple TV+ dark comedy crime series Your Friends and Neighbors (2025). On film, she has taken leading roles in The Predator (2018), Buddy Games (2019), Love Wedding Repeat (2020), and Violet (2021) with supporting roles in Big Stan (2007), Date Night (2010), Magic Mike (2012), Deliver Us from Evil (2014), Mortdecai (2015), Office Christmas Party (2016), and Ride Along 2 (2016). She portrayed Psylocke in the superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) and voiced a role in The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017). She married comedian John Mulaney in 2024, with whom she has two children. She is a vocal advocate for women's rights and has used her platform to speak out against anti-Asian harassment. She was named one of Time magazine's Women of the Year for 2025. Description above from the Wikipedia article Olivia Munn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Joey King

Cast · Known for Bullet Train, Practical Magic 2, The Conjuring

Joey Lynn King (born July 30, 1999) is an American actress. She starred as Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus (2010). She gained wider recognition for her lead role as a late-blooming teenager in The Kissing Booth film series (2018–2021). King received critical acclaim for playing Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the crime drama series The Act (2019), for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. King has also appeared in the films Battle: Los Angeles (2011), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), The Conjuring (2013), White House Down (2013), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), and Going in Style (2017), as well as in the FX black comedy series Fargo (2014–2015). She has since taken on lead roles in the action films Bullet Train (2022) and The Princess (2022), romantic comedy A Family Affair (2024), and performed a voice role in Despicable Me 4 (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joey King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Kerry Washington

Cast · Known for Scandal, Animals, Django Unchained

Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. She was included in Time's 100 list of most influential people in 2014, and Forbes named her the eighth highest-paid television actress in 2018. Washington gained wide recognition for starring as crisis management expert Olivia Pope in the ABC drama series Scandal (2012–2018). For her role, she was twice nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and once for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. She was further Emmy-nominated for her roles as Anita Hill in the HBO political film Confirmation (2016) and a troubled mother in the Hulu miniseries Little Fires Everywhere (2020). Washington made her feature film debut acting in the drama Our Song (2000). She played Alicia Masters in the live-action Fantastic Four films of 2005 and 2007, and has taken roles in diverse films such as Ray (2004), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), The Last King of Scotland (2006), I Think I Love My Wife (2007), Mother and Child (2009), For Colored Girls (2010), and Django Unchained (2012). In 2024, she portrayed Major Charity Adams in the war film The Six Triple Eight. On stage, she made her Broadway debut in David Mamet's play Race (2009). She returned to the Broadway stage starring in the Christopher Demos-Brown play American Son and reprised her role in the 2019 television adaptation on Netflix. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kerry Washington, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jessica Hobbs

Director · Known for The Crown

Jessica Hobbs has been working as a drama director for 30 years. Her work has taken her from New Zealand, where she grew up, to Australia, the US and now Europe. She moved with her family to London in 2014 and she has loved getting to know the vast talent that exists in the UK film and TV community. Jessica's background is in television drama and her credits include The Crown, The Split, Apple Tree Yard, River, Broadchurch and The Slap. She has experience as an executive producer and as a commissioning editor for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and she served on the board of the Australian Directors' Guild. In 2021, Jessica was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series.

Jude Ciccolella

Cast · Known for 24, The Shawshank Redemption

Richard Jude Ciccolella (born November 30, 1947), better known as Jude Ciccolella, is an American character actor. Ciccolella was born in Nassau County, New York. He graduated from Brown University, class of 1969 where he acted in student productions. He studied at Temple University with a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre. His film roles include parts in The Shawshank Redemption as Mert, Boys on the Side as Jerry, Night Falls on Manhattan as Lieutenant Wilson, Star Trek Nemesis as Romulan Commander Suran, Down With Love as the private eye, The Terminal as Karl Iverson, the 2004 Director's Cut DVD of Daredevil, the 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate as David Donovan, and the 2005 Sin City movie adaptation as Liebowitz. After guest starring roles in Law & Order, NYPD Blue, CSI: NY and ER, Ciccolella took a recurring guest role on 24. During the show's first and second seasons (2001–2003), he played Mike Novick, Chief of Staff to President David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert). He has also guest starred as Principal Raymond on Everybody Hates Chris; however, he was replaced upon reprising his role as Mike Novick in the last eight episodes of Season 4 of 24. He appeared in the 1992 James Foley and David Mamet film Glengarry Glen Ross as the Detective. He appeared in the scene where Al Pacino was having an argument with Kevin Spacey about the "six-thousand dollars" owed to him. Ciccolella was also seen in the episode of Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete & Pete titled "Tool and Die," where he plays the shop class teacher Mr Slurm, whose missing left hand stirred nothing but hearsay and rumors. Mr. Ciccolella did not reprise his role as Mr. Slurm in the season 3 episode, "Road Warrior." In 24's fourth season (2005), Ciccolella returned for the last 8 episodes. Mike had become an advisor to Acting President Charles Logan (Gregory Itzin), who had taken over after the downing of Air Force One critically injured President John Keeler (Geoff Pierson). He had continued this role in the show's fifth season (2006). However, he did not appear in the sixth season. In 2007, he guest-starred on NBC freshman drama Life. He also appeared in the 2007 film, The Wager. In 2008, he portrayed Phillip Davenport, a fictional Secretary of the Navy on the 6th season of the CBS show NCIS. Two years later, he appeared one more time for the last episode of the 8th season. In the "Supporting Players" featurette on the 24 season 5 DVD, actress Jean Smart reveals that Ciccolella is a folk singer.

William Mervyn

Cast · Known for Crown Court

William Mervyn Pickwoad (3 January 1912 – 6 August 1976) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of the bishop in the clerical comedy All Gas and Gaiters, the old gentleman in The Railway Children and Inspector Charles Rose in The Odd Man and its sequels. Mervyn was born in Nairobi, British East Africa, but educated in Britain at Forest School, Snaresbrook, before embarking on a stage career, spending five years in provincial theatre. He made his West End debut in The Guinea Pig at the Criterion Theatre in 1946, before parts in plays such as Lend Me Robin at the Embassy Theatre, the comedy Ring Round the Moon, The Mortimer Touch, A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde at the Savoy Theatre in 1953 and Charley's Aunt. Mervyn's later stage roles included those of O'Trigger in The Rivals, Lord Greenham in the comedy Aren't We All? and Sir Patrick Cullen in The Doctor's Dilemma. Although he was admired in the theatre, it was with television that he became really well known. One of his first major small screen roles was Sir Hector in the 1962 series Saki. Four years later, he played the Bishop of St. Ogg's in the comedy series All Gas and Gaiters. It was, at that time, breaking with tradition, allowing a laugh at the expense of the established church. He also played the police chief inspector Charles Rose in the Granada TV series The Odd Man and its spin-offs It's Dark Outside and Mr Rose. He played the Hon. Mr. Justice Campbell in the Granada TV series Crown Court. Having taken the part of a Chief Inspector in the 1949 Ealing Studios film The Blue Lamp, in which PC George Dixon first appears (only to be shot dead by a young Dirk Bogarde), he then reappeared in a 1960 Dixon of Dock Green episode "The Hot Seat". He was in the 1966 Doctor Who story The War Machines and several Carry On films in the late 1960s, and also appeared as Mr. Whitty in the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) episode "A Disturbing Case" in 1969. Usually cast as a wealthy upper class gentleman, he also appeared in The Railway Children (1970), as the children's train passenger friend, and The Ruling Class (1972). Around the same time, he appeared as Sir Hector Drummond, Bt., in the British TV series The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, in an episode entitled "The Superfluous Finger" (1973). Mervyn was married to Anne Margaret Payne-Cook, a theatre designer and architect who survived him with their three sons - Michael Pickwoad, who in 2010 became the production designer on Doctor Who, Richard, television director and aerial cameraman and Nicholas (Pickwoad), expert on bookbinding. Mervyn's granddaughter Amy Pickwoad became an art director and standby art director for Doctor Who. Description above from the Wikipedia article  William Mervyn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Nicole Fosse

Nicole Providence Fosse was born on March 3, 1963 to perhaps the most famous Broadway couple ever: Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse. Gwen Verdon, the famed petite, redhaired triple-threat, and Bob Fosse, the workaholic choreographer, were married in 1960, and shortly thereafter decided to have children. Nicole was Fosse's only child, and Gwen's second. Nicole has taken various roles in her father's films, and, in 1999, teamed with her mother to create the Broadway smash "Fosse".

Stuart Golland

Cast · Known for Heartbeat

Stuart Golland (born 3 August 1945 in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire – died 11 September 2003 in Leeds) was an English actor best known for playing George Ward in the ITV drama series Heartbeat. Golland worked as a plasterer and bar manager in his native Sheffield and the Isle of Man before becoming interested in acting whilst managing a pub opposite the Crucible Theatre. He attended the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff before acting in a number of theatre companies, including at the Royal National Theatre. In 1981 he also appeared in the Ken Loach film Looks and Smiles. Golland went on to become a familiar face on British television, landing parts in All Creatures Great and Small (1979), Emmerdale (1987), The New Statesman (1989), The Darling Buds of May (1992), In Suspicious Circumstances (1992) and Rumpole of the Bailey (1992) before landing the role of George Ward, the proprietor of Heartbeat's Aidensfield Arms pub in 1992. Golland was a fixture of the show until 1996 when the character left to live with his sister and the bar was taken over by Gina Ward. Golland appeared in Stay Lucky in 1993 during his run on Heartbeat and after leaving the Aidensfield-set show he returned to his roots in the theatre. He toured his self-written play Scrap in Canada and also regularly performed his tribute to W.C. Fields in theatres.[2] His final television appearance came in Coronation Street, playing the character of Ernie Wagstaff.

Eliza Dushku

Cast · Known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bull

Eliza Dushku (born December 30, 1980) is an American actress and producer, known for her versatile talent and captivating performances across film and television. Dushku's acting career began at a young age when she landed her first major role as the troubled teenage daughter, Faith, on the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1998-2003). Her portrayal of the complex and rebellious character garnered critical acclaim and a strong fan following. Following her success on "Buffy," Dushku went on to star in the spin-off series "Angel" (2000-2003), where she continued to develop her character, Faith, in a more prominent role. Her ability to bring depth and vulnerability to her performances earned her further recognition in the industry. Dushku's talent extended beyond television, as she made a successful transition to the big screen. She appeared in several notable films, including "Bring It On" (2000), "The New Guy" (2002), and "Wrong Turn" (2003), where she showcased her range as an actress and solidified her presence in the film industry. In addition to her acting career, Dushku has also been involved in producing projects. She co-produced and starred in the short-lived series "Tru Calling" (2003-2005), further demonstrating her passion for storytelling and her desire to contribute to the creative process behind the camera. Throughout her career, Dushku has consistently taken on challenging and complex roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She has also been praised for her commitment to portraying strong female characters who defy stereotypes and challenge societal norms. Beyond her acting pursuits, Dushku is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She has been involved in various charitable organizations, particularly focusing on empowering young women and combating sexual violence. Eliza Dushku continues to be a respected and admired figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her talent, authenticity, and dedication to her craft. Her contributions to both television and film have left a lasting impact, and she remains an influential presence in the industry.

Anna Hausburg

Anna Hausburg (born November 30, 1989, in Berlin, Köpenick district) is a German actress. Anna Hausburg originally aspired to become a dancer and completed training in ballet, jazz, and street dance. Beginning in 2011, she took acting lessons with the certified actor Heiko Pinkowski. In 2017, she studied art history at Humboldt University of Berlin. Hausburg appeared in front of the camera as early as age eleven. She gained her first acting experience in commercials. In 2002, she appeared in the comedy show *Mensch Markus*. In 2003, under the direction of Karola Meeder, she played the young Anna Helmholtz in the television film *Auch Erben will gelernt sein*. In 2004, she took on the role of Clara Schönfeld in the RTL series *Meine schönsten Jahre* and played Mandy Hoffmann in the ZDF series *Alles über Anna*, starring alongside Valerie Niehaus. Dieter Wedel cast her in his television films *Papa und Mama* and *Mein alter Freund Fritz*. Hausburg made her feature film debut in 2005 in *Max und Moritz Reloaded*, followed by an appearance in *TKKG – Das Geheimnis um die rätselhafte Mind-Machine* in 2006. In 2007, she played the female lead alongside Alain Morel in the film *Leroy*. In 2008, she took on the title role in the fairy tale film *Dornröschen* (Sleeping Beauty), part of the ZDF series *Märchenperlen*. In 2010, she appeared as Josefine in *Der Meisterdieb*. In 2011 and 2012, she played the role of Leonie—the daughter of the series' protagonist—in the *Das Traumhotel* series, starring alongside Christian Kohlund. Since 2019, she has portrayed Jasmina, a veterinary assistant, in the ARD series *Käthe und ich*. Additionally, she has taken on guest roles in numerous television series, including *Küstenwache*, *Notruf Hafenkante*, *Ein starkes Team*, *Daheim in den Bergen*, *Rosamunde Pilcher*, as well as various *SOKO* formats. Since 2022, Anna Hausburg has played the lead role of Chief Inspector Nele Oldendorf in the ZDF/ORF series *SOKO Linz*. Anna Hausburg lives in Berlin.

Brighid Fleming

Brighid began her acting career at 3 years old when she saw "Seussical the Musical". After the show, she was asked if she would like to meet the Cat in the Hat. She thought about it and replied, "No, I want to be the Cat in the Hat. How do you get up there?" After a couple of years on the local Albuquerque theatre circuit, Brighid landed an international modeling job with LaCoste. From there, she began picking up small parts in films that were shooting in NM. Finally, in 2007 she made her way out to LA. On a flight home to Albuquerque to film "The Burrowers", she met a couple of directors, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. She landed the supporting role of Delia in their film, "Gamer", which starred Gerard Butler.She has since been working away in LA doing small Indies, student films, and theatre, as well as appearances on television and an occasional feature film. A couple of national commercials and a music video or two have also come her way. She won a maverick award for her role in "Sugar Rush", a USC film. She has also been nominated for festival awards for her work in "After the Shearing" (a UCLA Grad film for AARP). She won Best Actress for the short A.B.S at the Women's Independent Film Festival. She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her part in "Criminal Minds." Deborah Dozier Potter, a former member of the Kennedy Center's President's Advisory Council for the Arts and the daughter of Joan Fontaine and niece of Olivia de Havilland, called Brighid's performance in the NM produced film "Hearts of Desire" extraordinary, remarking that she believed Brighid was destined for greatness. The LA Times said her performance in Woyzeck for the Gangbusters Theatre Company had disarming command. In 2011, Brighid wrote and directed her own short film, A.B.S. A.B.S is on the festival circuit where it has already won awards of distinction, including best short film, in several festivals. She has also picked up awards for directing and cinematography for A.B.S. Her dream is to get her production company, Phish Tank Philms, up and running and to turn A.B.S into a web series. (Bio taken from brighidfleming.com)

Moni Ogunsuyi

Moni Ogunsuyi is known for Vanished in an Instant (2026), Memory of a Killer (2026) and Taken at a Basketball Game (2025). Awards: 6 wins & 3 nominations total.

Ashley Rickards

Ashley Nicole Rickards (born May 4, 1992, height 5' 3¾" (1,62 m)) is an American actress, known for her role in MTV's Awkward as Jenna Hamilton, and as Samantha "Sam" Walker, a troubled young girl taken in by Brooke Davis who becomes her foster-mother, in The CW teen drama series One Tree Hill. She also starred in the 2011 independent drama film Fly Away as Mandy, a severely autistic girl. Rickards grew up on a horse farm that catered for children with special needs. She attended a local Montessori school where, at age 13, she had her first taste of acting in an opera production. Rickards graduated from high school at age fifteen and is a member of Mensa. After attending a local talent showcase, organized by Lou Perlman, Rickards traveled to Los Angeles where she eventually gathered a team of representatives. Upon graduating, Rickards began to appear in a number of minor roles, as child labor laws restricted the number of hours she was able to work. After making a number of guest appearances and shorts, she landed the role of Samantha Walker, a runaway foster child, in One Tree Hill for the 2008-2009 season. Although not aware of the show before auditioning, Rickards found that she "learned so much from acting techniques to different ways of shooting things".Her character did not return the following season, while in the same year she had a bit part in her first feature film, Gamer. Rickards spent much of 2009 attending auditions while a proposed lead-role in the film Dirty Girl fell through. In 2010 she appeared opposite Jimmy Smits in an episode of the legal drama Outlaw while she also auditioned for the lead-role in Awkward. Initially rejected, her manager Adam Griffin sent the producers a tape Rickards had made for Fly Away "to show how she can do anything". The actress landed both roles and filmed the pilot for the MTV series prior to Fly Away, a feature where she played a severely autistic girl. A former competitive equestrian, she helped to launch the Project Futures Somaly Mam Foundation (2011), which works to prevent and end human trafficking and sexual slavery in Southeast Asia. Rickards writes poetry, scripts, and enjoys painting in her spare time. She also appeared in The Fray's video for "How to Save a Life", and also in The Format's video for "She Doesn't Get It".

William Smith

Cast · Known for Hawaii Five-O

William Smith was an American film and television actor who appeared in more than 300 feature films and television productions, best known for playing Anthony Falconetti on the TV mini series "Rich Man, Poor Man". He held a BA from Syracuse and an MA in Russian Studies from UCLA. Born in Columbia, Missouri, Smith began his acting career at the age of eight in 1942; he entered films as a child actor in such films as The Ghost of Frankenstein, The Song of Bernadette and Meet Me in St. Louis. He was a regular on the 1961 ABC television series The Asphalt Jungle, portraying police Sergeant Danny Keller. One of his earliest leading roles was as Joe Riley, a Texas Ranger on the NBC western series Laredo. In 1967, Smith guest starred as Jude Bonner on James Arness's long-lived western Gunsmoke. Smith was cast as John Richard Parker, brother of Cynthia Ann Parker, both taken hostage in Texas by the Comanche, in the 1969 episode "The Understanding" of the syndicated television series Death Valley Days, which was hosted by Robert Taylor. In the story line, Parker contracts the plague, is left for dead by his fellow Comanche warriors, and is rescued by his future Mexican wife, Yolanda (Emily Banks). He played outlaw turned temporary sheriff Hendry Brown in the 1969 episode "The Restless Man". In that story line, Brown takes the job of sheriff to tame a lawless town, begins to court a young woman (again played by Emily Banks), but soon returns to his deadly outlaw ways in search of bigger thrills. On Gunsmoke, Smith appeared in a 1972 episode, "Hostage!"; his character beats and rapes Amanda Blake's character Miss Kitty Russell and shoots her twice in the back. Smith has been described as the "greatest bad-guy character actor of our time".