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William Mims was an American actor. He appeared numerous films such as The Day Mars Invaded Earth, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and Hot Rods to Hell. He also appeared in television series such as Hogan's Heroes, The Beverly Hillbillies, and Petticoat Junction. In 1962 Mims appeared as Frank Farnum on the TV western Lawman in the episode titled "The Bride."
Birth Name
William Ray Mims
Born
Saturday, 15 January 1927
Died
Tuesday, 09 April 1991
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| North & South: Book 2, Love & War | State Secretary William Seward | 1986 |
| Blacke's Magic | Doctor | 1986 |
| Murder, She Wrote | Mayor | 1984 |
| Airwolf | Businessman #1 | 1984 |
| Matt Houston | Tony Gwen | 1982 |
| Falcon Crest | Mr. Purdy | 1981 |
| Simon & Simon | Steven Farrow / Wyler Grey | 1981 |
| McClain's Law | Glen Harmon | 1981 |
| Underground Aces | Brown Corniche Owner | 1981 |
| Captain America II: Death Too Soon | Dr. J. Brenner | 1979 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| North & South: Book 2, Love & War | State Secretary William Seward | 1986 |
| Blacke's Magic | Doctor | 1986 |
| Murder, She Wrote | Mayor | 1984 |
| Airwolf | Businessman #1 | 1984 |
| Matt Houston | Tony Gwen | 1982 |
| Falcon Crest | Mr. Purdy | 1981 |
| Simon & Simon | Steven Farrow / Wyler Grey | 1981 |
| McClain's Law | Glen Harmon | 1981 |
| Underground Aces | Brown Corniche Owner | 1981 |
| Captain America II: Death Too Soon | Dr. J. Brenner | 1979 |
| The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | Senator Calvin Flowers | 1979 |
| 240-Robert | Whitney | 1979 |
| Roots: The Next Generations | Willett | 1979 |
| The Dukes of Hazzard | Hickey Burns | 1979 |
| B.J. and the Bear | Dr. Harold Braverman | 1978 |
| Richie Brockelman, Private Eye | Dr. Tatlock | 1978 |
| CHiPs | Cliff Hanson | 1977 |
| The Amazing Spider-Man | Deputy Mayor Newgent | 1977 |
| ABC Weekend Specials | Ebeneezer Dorset | 1977 |
| Fantasy Island | Tim Beard | 1977 |
| Quincy M.E. | Dr. Blenham / Dr. Walter De Groot / Insurance Agent | 1976 |
| Charlie's Angels | Sam Worden | 1976 |
| The World Through the Eyes of Children | Policeman | 1975 |
| Bronk | Jonas | 1975 |
| Switch | Sheriff Hodges / Dr. James Lennox | 1975 |
| Adams of Eagle Lake | Lucas Pratt | 1975 |
| Fer-de-Lance | Mayne Bradley | 1974 |
| Kolchak: The Night Stalker | Officer Hale | 1974 |
| Run, Joe, Run | Sheriff | 1974 |
| Hijack! | Highway Patrol Captain | 1973 |
| Doc Elliot | Baker | 1973 |
| Pickup on 101 | Antique Shop Owner | 1972 |
| The Rookies | Dr. Perry / Bartender | 1972 |
| Kung Fu | Sheriff / Jezdale | 1972 |
| The Man and the City | Captain Walsh | 1971 |
| Columbo | Gallery Attendant | 1971 |
| Johnny Got His Gun | Gentleman | 1971 |
| The Smith Family | Arthur Ritter | 1971 |
| Alias Smith and Jones | Will McIntyre / Grady | 1971 |
| Flap | Steve Gray / Steve Gray (District Attorney's Office) | 1970 |
| The Traveling Executioner | Lynn | 1970 |
| Dan August | Geller | 1970 |
| Arnie | Vanderly | 1970 |
| Lost Flight | Fat Man | 1970 |
| Breakout | Banks | 1970 |
| The Ballad of Cable Hogue | Jensen | 1970 |
| Night Gallery | Brock Ramsey (segment "The Hand of Borgus Weems") | 1969 |
| Paint Your Wagon | Frock-coated man | 1969 |
| The Bold Ones: The Lawyers | Fat Man | 1969 |
| Bracken's World | Bill Sanford / Dr. Robertson | 1969 |
| Marcus Welby, M.D. | Dr. Harvey Nelson | 1969 |
| The Bold Ones: The Protectors | Martin Creer | 1969 |
| The Bamboo Saucer | Vetry (as Bill Mims) / Joe Vetry | 1968 |
| Lancer | Sheriff Jayson | 1968 |
| Mayberry R.F.D. | Brian | 1968 |
| The Outcasts | Murphy | 1968 |
| Adam-12 | Jimmy Eisely | 1968 |
| The Name of the Game | Swede | 1968 |
| The Legend of Custer | William R. Tymen | 1968 |
| Mannix | Sheriff | 1967 |
| Ironside | Arthur Brody | 1967 |
| Cowboy in Africa | Arne Petersen | 1967 |
| Judd for the Defense | Harry Reed | 1967 |
| The Guns of Will Sonnett | Sheriff | 1967 |
| Custer | Ezra Tyman | 1967 |
| A Covenant with Death | Gorman | 1967 |
| Gunfight in Abilene | Ed Scovie | 1967 |
| Hot Rods to Hell | Man at Picnic | 1966 |
| The Chase | Salesman | 1966 |
| The Wild Wild West | Governor | 1965 |
| Hogan's Heroes | Fritz Bowman | 1965 |
| The Long, Hot Summer | Sam Ruddabaw | 1965 |
| The Big Valley | The District Attorney / Senator Bridger | 1965 |
| I Spy | General L. West | 1965 |
| Daniel Boone | Malloy / Scraps | 1964 |
| Broadside | Commander McComb | 1964 |
| Kisses for My President | Press Secretary Harrington | 1964 |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | Tim Brenner | 1963 |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | Hood | 1963 |
| Petticoat Junction | Mayor Potts | 1963 |
| The Fugitive | Strip Club Patron | 1963 |
| The Ugly American | Mr. Jacobson | 1963 |
| The Day Mars Invaded Earth | Dr. Web Spencer | 1963 |
| McHale's Navy | General Williams | 1962 |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | Gen. Grant / Guru | 1962 |
| Empire | Perry Wilmont | 1962 |
| The Virginian | York / Prosecutor / Harley Cole | 1962 |
| Lonely Are the Brave | First Deputy Arraigning Burns | 1962 |
| The Children's Hour | Mr. Burton | 1961 |
| Dr. Kildare | Arthur Henderson | 1961 |
| Wild in the Country | Uncle Rolfe Braxton | 1961 |
| Battle at Bloody Beach | M'Keever | 1961 |
| Whispering Smith | Lou Dawson | 1961 |
| Sanctuary | Lee | 1961 |
| The Westerner | Ray Huff | 1960 |
| My Three Sons | Bill Crane | 1960 |
| Thriller | George Drake | 1960 |
| Walk Tall | Jake (as Bill Mims) / Jake | 1960 |
| Young Jesse James | The Reverend | 1960 |
| Tate | Hotel Clerk | 1960 |
| The Detectives | Hugh Barton | 1959 |
| The Twilight Zone | Dave | 1959 |
| Law of the Plainsman | Agent | 1959 |
| Bonanza | Williams / Mineru / Ed Bailey / Byron Evans | 1959 |
| No Name on the Bullet | Poker Player | 1959 |
| The Third Man | Gunman | 1959 |
| Lawman | Rich Mathews / Frank Farnum / Eph | 1958 |
| The Rough Riders | Morrissey | 1958 |
| Bronco | Sheriff Armbruster | 1958 |
| Steve Canyon | Waiter | 1958 |
| Mike Hammer | Sam Mayo | 1958 |
| Perry Mason | Leander Walker | 1957 |
| Wagon Train | Private Waters / Marv Jennings / Gurn Meeker / Esteban Perez / Deputy Fisk | 1957 |
| Have Gun - Will Travel | Bill Gravely / District Prosecutor Adams / Man | 1957 |
| Tales of Wells Fargo | Canby / Dan Gillette / Lucius Kramm | 1957 |
| Official Detective | Detective Joel | 1957 |
| Zane Grey Theatre | Tom Lansing | 1956 |
| I Killed Wild Bill Hickok | Dan / Rancher Dan | 1956 |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Guard Callahan | 1955 |
| Cheyenne | Defense Attorney / Tully | 1955 |
| Gunsmoke | Hawkins | 1955 |
| The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Dameron | 1955 |
| Death Valley Days | Jake Higgins | 1952 |
