Who is Willard Whyte in Diamonds Are Forever?

Wealthy American industrialist kidnapped by Blofeld to facilitate a satellite weapon plot.

Who plays Willard Whyte in Diamonds Are Forever?

Willard Whyte is played by Jimmy Dean.

Willard Whyte has 4 mapped relationships in Diamonds Are Forever. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: entrepreneur, billionaire.

Willard Whyte — related — Felix Leiter (Norman Burton)
Willard Whyte — Narrative Rescuer And Protected Person — James Bond (Sean Connery)
Bond saves Whyte and gains his help against Blofeld.

Bond locates Whyte's desert home, defeats the bodyguards, and rescues Whyte from Blofeld's control.
Willard Whyte — Power Kidnapper And Captive — Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Charles Gray)
Blofeld exploits Whyte to conceal and finance the satellite scheme.

Blofeld takes control of Whyte's identity and uses Whyte's resources while two identical Blofelds communicate as Whyte.
Willard Whyte — Professional Employer — Shady Tree (Leonard Barr)
Whyte's casino provides Tree's public occupation and operational setting.

Shady Tree works as a stand-up comedian at the Whyte House, a casino and hotel owned by Willard Whyte.