William Smithers

Known for

Acting

Born

July 10, 1927

Birthplace

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Died

May 26, 2026 (aged 98)

Biography

William Smithers was an American film and television actor. He was best known for his recurring role as Jeremy Wendell in the television series Dallas.

Best known work

Papillon

1973

Star Trek

1966

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

The Six Million Dollar Man

1974

Mission: Impossible

1966

Dallas

1978

Sledge Hammer!

1986

Hawaii Five-O

1969

Attack

1956

Scorpio

1973

Filmography

1993
Walker, Texas RangerTV
as Milo Crane (1 episode)
1986
Sledge Hammer!TV
as Colonel Poltz (1 episode)
1984
HunterTV
as Major Cody (1 episode)
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingTV
1980
The Return of Frank Cannon
as William Barrett
1980
Where the Ladies Go
as Mullen
1978
The Amazing Spider-ManTV
1978
DallasTV
as Jeremy Wendell (28 episodes)
1978
Deathsport
as Doctor Karl
1977
LucanTV
1976
Quincy, M.E.TV
1974
The ManhunterTV
1974
The Six Million Dollar ManTV
as General Koslenko (1 episode)
1973
Papillon
as Warden Barrot
1973
Scorpio
as Mitchell
1973
HawkinsTV
as Sam Drummond (1 episode)
1973
Call to Danger
as (uncredited)
1972
Trouble Man
as Captain Joe Marx
1972
The Streets of San FranciscoTV
as Dr. Norman Jessup (1 episode)
1972
The RookiesTV
1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawTV
as Mark Wade (1 episode)
1971
CannonTV
1971
The Neon Ceiling
as Doctor Miller
1970
The Brotherhood of the Bell
as Dr. Jerry Fielder
1969
The Monk
as Leo Barnes