William Mims (January 15, 1927 – April 9, 1991) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films such as The Day Mars Invaded Earth, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and Hot Rods to Hell. He also appeared in classic television series such as Hogan's Heroes, The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, Bonanza, Custer, Wagon Train, Lancer, Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Thriller, The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, The Wild Wild West, Airwolf, Adam-12, Ironside, Night Gallery, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Kung Fu, Columbo and Fantasy Island .[2]

William Mims
William Mims in Perry Mason 1961
Born(1927-01-15)January 15, 1927
DiedApril 9, 1991(1991-04-09) (aged 64)
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
OccupationActor
Years active1956–1988
Children1 son Tommy Mims spouse = Nancy Lou Irgang (1955-1991) (his death)[1]

In 1962 Mims appeared as Frank Farnum on the TV western Lawman in the episode titled "The Bride." [citation needed]

Mims was born in Carthage, Missouri, in 1927 and moved to Los Angeles when still a teenager. He graduated from Manual Arts High School and Los Angeles City College. In addition to his film and TV roles, he acted on the Los Angeles stage in Inherit the Wind and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He was also the founder and president of The Hollywood Hackers Celebrity Golf Club. He died of cardiac arrest on April 9, 1991, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California at age 64. He was survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1956 I Killed Wild Bill Hickok Dan
1959 No Name on the Bullet Poker Player Uncredited
1960 Alfred Hitchcock Presents Guard Callahan Season 5 Episode 34: "Cell 227" (uncredited)
1960 Young Jesse James The Reverend Uncredited
1961 Walk Tall Jake
1961 Sanctuary Lee
1961 Battle at Bloody Beach M'Keever
1961 Wild in the Country Uncle Rolfe Braxton
1961 The Children's Hour Mr. Burton
1962 Lonely Are the Brave First Deputy Arraigning Burns
1963 The Day Mars Invaded Earth Dr. Web Spencer
1963 The Ugly American Mr. Jacobson Uncredited
1964 Kisses for My President Press Secretary Harrington Uncredited
1966 The Chase Salesman Uncredited
1967 Rango Episode: "The Not So Good Train Robbery"
1967 Hot Rods to Hell Man at Picnic
1967 Gunfight in Abilene Ed Scovie
1967 A Covenant with Death Gorman Uncredited
1969 The Bamboo Saucer Vetry
1969 Paint Your Wagon Frock-coated Man
1970 The Ballad of Cable Hogue Jensen
1970 The Traveling Executioner Lynn
1970 Flap Steve Gray
1970 The Virginian (TV series) The Prosecutor Season 8 Episode 16: "Nightmare"
1971 Johnny Got His Gun Gentleman
1971 Night Gallery Brock Ramsey Episode: "The Hand of Borgus Weems"
1972 Pickup on 101 Antique Shop Owner
1975 The World Through the Eyes of Children Policeman
1981 Underground Aces
1986 North and South: Book II William H. Seward Uncredited

References

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  1. ^ "William Mims; Character Actor". Los Angeles Times. 14 April 1991.
  2. ^ "William Mims". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-07-04.
  3. ^ "William Mims; Character Actor". Articles.latimes.com. 1991-04-14. Retrieved 2018-07-04.
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