William Sylvester

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Characters played by William Sylvester

Dr. Heywood Floyd — 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

NCA director investigating the lunar monolith, bridges Earth and space missions.

Dr. Hoffman — Green Acres (1965)

Local physician providing medical care to residents.

Pentagon Official (uncredited) — You Only Live Twice (1967)

Minor character appearing in various Bond films, typically in background or uncredited roles.

Philip Vickers — The Unholy Four (1954)

Philip Vickers is the fourth friend from the fishing trip, absent for four years while suffering from amnesia. After recovering his memory, he claims a supposed friend attacked and abandoned him, but his return coincides with a murder, making him the main suspect. Angie supports his effort to clear his name.

Sam Slade — Gorgo (1961)

Joe Ryan's partner and fellow fisherman who helps lure, capture, and transport Gorgo from the Irish coast to London.

Mac — Appointment in London (1953)

Mac is the US observer who takes the place of an injured crew member aboard Brown's Lancaster when there is no time to find a replacement. He flies with Brown's crew and Mason on the mission, during which Mason takes over the Pathfinder's radio instructions to restore accuracy to the bombing.

Paul Harrison — The Lawyer (1970)

Dr. Paul Harrison is Jack Harrison's brother and asks Tony Petrocelli to speak with Jack about the serious problem of Wilma's murder accusation. His request brings Tony into the case and leads to Tony representing Jack as the evidence and trial proceedings develop.

Paul Carver — The Hand of Night (1968)

Paul Carver is an Englishman traveling to Morocco after losing his wife and children in a car accident. Haunted by nightmares and survivor's guilt, he seeks a doctor but finds him dead. At Gunther's home, Paul encounters Chantal and Marissa, whose opposing symbolic roles force him to choose between renewed life and death.

Mark English — Devil Doll (1964)

An American reporter assigned to investigate The Great Vorelli, Mark English becomes Marianne Horn's protector and the story's principal investigator. He examines Hugo the Dummy, researches Vorelli's past through Mercedes, recognizes the hypnotic danger to Marianne, and confronts the final soul exchange.

Dave Forrester — Portrait of Alison (1955)

Dave Forrester is Tim's pilot brother, who returns from Italy after dealing with the remains from the crash. The postcard listing the diamond smugglers exposes his involvement in the conspiracy. He admits his guilt to Tim and fights him for possession of the evidence before the police receive it.

Paul Gregory — Blind Corner (1964)

Blind but successful pop music composer and the film's protagonist. He discovers his wife's affair, survives an attempted murder plot, exposes his wife's secret relationship with his business partner, forms an alliance with Rickie to trap Anne, and ultimately leaves for a holiday with Joan Marshall.

Jim Barnes — What Every Woman Wants (1954)

Jim arrives after his wife has left him. Although he has a job due to start in a few weeks, he has nowhere to stay, so Sarah offers him a place in her crowded household. He gets to know Jane and Dolly and later goes to lunch with them; his time with Jane leads Mark's family to suspect a closer involvement.

Career Overview

William Sylvester has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently 2001 Space Odyssey Series with 1 titles. Signature works include 2001: A Space Odyssey, Devils of Darkness, The Unholy Four. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
45
Birth Date
1922-01-31
Birth Place
Oakland, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1754108), public domain (CC0).