Description:
William Smith was probably best known for his portrayal as "Falconetti" in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976). He first came to the screen as a child actor in films such as Going My Way (1944) and The Song of Bernadette (1943), before entering the service during the Korean War, where his fluency in foreign languages landed him in the N.S.A. Security Squadron 6907.
While working towards his doctorate, he landed a contract with MGM and never looked back. Over the next thirty years, Smith became one of the kings of B-movie and television villainy.
Smith died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles in 2021, aged 88.
Birthday
March 24, 1933
Born In
Columbia, Missouri, USA
Alternative names
William Smith II
, Big Bill Smith
, Bill Smith
, William E. Smith
Height
188 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Joanne Cervelli 1989 - July 5, 2021 (his death),Michele 1969 - 1989 (divorced)
Parents
William Emmett Smith Sr.
Trivia
Competed in motocross events with Steve McQueen and doubled as one of the
track riders in C.C. & Company (1970).
Quotes
Sammy [Sammy Davis Jr.] was really good friends with Peter Brown. Peter got married to a
French girl, Yvette. He had this little ceremony in this church in
Beverly Hills. Sammy . . . and Dean Martin were there. Dean Martin fell
sound asleep just before Peter said "I do" [makes loud snoring
noises]. But Dean Martin was one of the nicest guys I ever met in my
life.
Nickname
Big Bill
Trademarks
18 1/4 inch arms
