William Forrest

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Characters played by William Forrest

Colonel — Keep 'Em Flying (1941)

The Colonel is the Army Air Corps authority approached by Blackie Benson and Heathcliff after they decide to join the service. Although they are not pilots, he permits them to enter as ground crewmen, allowing the two carnival assistants to remain connected to Jinx Roberts during academy life.

Inspector at Airport (uncredited) — Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

Airport security official.

Col. Mayberry — Invaders from Mars (1953)

Colonel involved in the Pentagon's strategic planning.

Reporter (uncredited) — Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

An unnamed reporter who briefly represents the press but does not affect the protagonists’ goals or the main plot.

Charles Cantrell — Road to Alcatraz (1945)

Charles Cantrell is John Norton's law partner. After suffering a head injury and developing amnesia, John goes to Cantrell's house and finds evidence suggesting that he murdered his partner. Cantrell's apparent death becomes the central mystery that prompts Inspector Craven to question the explanation based solely on John's memory loss.

Vic Hilton — The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941)

Criminal posing as a doctor to kidnap Johnny Baker.

Arthur Trent — The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940)

Right-hand man to Harry Cooper, involved in the theft plot.

Aaron Starr, Amantha's father — Band of Angels (1957)

Amantha's Kentucky plantation-owner father, whose death triggers the revelation that her ancestry makes her legally enslaved. Although he is not active in the main events, his status and hidden family history determine Amantha's sudden loss of privilege and her sale at auction.

August 'Gus' Stoffen — Joe Smith, American (1942)

August 'Gus' Stoffen is one of the two Washington representatives who interrogate Joe at the aircraft plant. He participates in testing Joe's ability to draw a blueprint from memory and later joins the visit to Joe's home, where the officials recognize and thank him for his courage.

Florenz Ziegfeld — The Eddie Cantor Story (1953)

Ziegfeld is the theatrical producer associated with the Follies show in New York. Eddie arrives expecting a job after being told that Ziegfeld wants him, only to discover that Ziegfeld has never heard of him. After Eddie gives a strong audition, however, Ziegfeld hires him, marking a major step in Eddie's rise as a performer.

Ward (uncredited) — A Date with the Falcon (1942)

Character in Date with the Falcon.

Col. Winters — Sarge Goes to College (1947)

A colonel appearing in the military-related setting of Sarge Goes to College.

Career Overview

William Forrest has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Lone Wolf Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Case of the Tremendous Trifle, Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts, Sakima and the Masked Marvel. 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
149
Birth Date
1902-10-10
Birth Place
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3568616), public domain (CC0).