Guy Williams


Actor

About

Also Known As
Armand Catalano
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA
Born
January 14, 1924
Died
May 06, 1989
Cause of Death
Suspected Heart Attack

Biography

Most actors count themselves lucky if they land one iconic role during their career. Charismatic actor Guy Williams was more fortunate than most--not only did he have a successful modeling career before turning to acting, but he portrayed both the swashbuckling masked hero in the popular Disney series "Zorro," and the commanding father of the galaxy-traveling Robinson family in the campy...

Photos & Videos

Captain Sindbad - Color Scene Stills
Captain Sindbad - Lobby Card

Biography

Most actors count themselves lucky if they land one iconic role during their career. Charismatic actor Guy Williams was more fortunate than most--not only did he have a successful modeling career before turning to acting, but he portrayed both the swashbuckling masked hero in the popular Disney series "Zorro," and the commanding father of the galaxy-traveling Robinson family in the campy sci-fi hit "Lost in Space." In addition, Williams landed a recurring role on the popular Western series "Bonanza," and portrayed the legendary title role of Captain Sindbad in the 1963 European action adventure film "Captain Sindbad."

Life Events

1957

Screen test at Disney Studios for "Zorro" series

Photo Collections

Captain Sindbad - Color Scene Stills
Here are some color scene stills from MGM's Captain Sindbad (1963), starring Guy Williams and Heidi Bruhl.
Captain Sindbad - Lobby Card
Here is a Lobby Card from MGM's Captain Sindbad (1963), starring Guy Williams. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.

Family

Guy Williams Jr
Son

Bibliography