William Gould

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Characters played by William Gould

Pop (uncredited) — Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947)

Elderly civilian.

Collins (uncredited) — Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947)

Citizen or official encountered during Tracy's investigation.

Admiral Winfield — Murder in the Air (1940)

Navy official overseeing dirigible operations and national defense projects.

Conference Room Businessman — Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939)

Attends corporate meetings, reflecting business environment of the era

Police Captain (uncredited) — Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939)

A briefly appearing senior police officer connected to the law-enforcement setting.

Air Marshal Kragg — Buck Rogers (1939)

The military counterpart to the scientist Dr. Huer in the Hidden City. He is part of the resistance to Killer Kane, whose criminal rulers control Earth in 2440. Buck and Buddy join this opposition after they awaken from suspended animation.

Theodore Meisle — Mr. Wong, Detective (1938)

Business partner or suspect in the locked-room murder.

Daniel Talbert — Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)

Neighbor with financial motive to acquire the Turnbull property, secretly hiding a passageway.

Sheriff (uncredited) — Captive Wild Woman (1943)

Local law enforcement official overseeing the case.

Jenkins, Saloon Owner — The Purple Vigilantes (1938)

Saloon proprietor in The Purple Vigilantes, provides local setting.

Policeman — Phantom of Chinatown (1940)

General law enforcement officer assisting with crowd control or investigation.

Daniel Harper — Ranger Courage (1937)

Harper, a supporting character.

Career Overview

William Gould has 155 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Dick Tracy Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Perfect Set-Up, Hit-and-Run Driver, Beasts of Paradise. 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
155
Birth Date
1886-05-02
Birth Place
Ontario, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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