William Smith

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Characters played by William Smith

Det. James 'Kimo' Carew — Hawaii Five-O (1969)

New state police officer introduced to the Five-O team in the final season (season 12) to bolster the unit after veteran departures and roster changes.

Amos Martin — Daniel Boone (1964)

Settler or militia member with limited narrative impact.

Conan's Father — Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Cimmerian blacksmith slain while defending his family.

Carrot — The Ultimate Warrior (1975)

A tracker sent with a hostile group to pursue Carson and Melinda after they escape with the seeds.

Captain Ripley — Maniac Cop (1988)

Police captain managing precinct operations.

Jack Wilson — Any Which Way You Can (1980)

East Coast martial artist and prize fighter who challenges Philo in the second film.

Patterson the Cop — Rumble Fish (1983)

Patterson the Cop is a police officer who dislikes and distrusts The Motorcycle Boy. He regards the brothers' activity at the pet store with suspicion and later patrols the area near the river. When The Motorcycle Boy releases the fighting fish, Patterson shoots him, causing his death.

Lonnie 'Lucky Man' Johnson — Fast Company (1979)

Aging drag racing star and former FastCo champion who temporarily returns to the Funny Car class after his protégé is sidelined. He clashes with team boss Phil Adamson over budget and management, ultimately leading a rebellion to steal back their car and defeat Adamson's corrupt team at the final race.

Pharoah — The Roller Blade Seven (1991)

Evil ruler sending minions to abduct psychics and control the Wheel Zone.

Conover — Action U.S.A. (1989)

Conover is the superior overseeing Osborn and McKinnon’s investigation into the Navarro syndicate. He pressures them for results after months of work across several states, while their only lead has been murdered, increasing the urgency of protecting the witness and finding a new direction.

Captain Devlin / Count Sodom — Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)

A prominent figure among the male prisoners and guards. Initially a rival or secondary authority figure, he eventually becomes a key ally and strategic leader who commissions Sam Hell for critical infiltration missions in Frogtown II to rescue modified soldiers and stop the Star Frogmeister's plot.

Panama Hat — Fever Pitch (1985)

The violent enforcer for the Dutchman who monitors Taggart in Las Vegas. He delivers direct threats and commands Taggart to return to Los Angeles to pay his gambling debts.

Career Overview

William Smith has 185 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently The Roller Blade Seven Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Hawaii Five-O, The Asphalt Jungle, Fast Company. 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
185
Birth Date
1933-03-24
Birth Place
Columbia, Missouri, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q975046), public domain (CC0).