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Grant Williams

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Grant Williams

Born August 18, 1931 in New York City, New YorkDied July 28, 198519 films

Grant Williams (born John Joseph Williams; August 18, 1931 – July 28, 1985) was an American film actor and operatic tenor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Scott Carey in the seminal science fiction film The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957). The film has become a cult classic.

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The Incredible Shrinking Man posterFirst watchThe Incredible Shrinking Man19577.5as Scott CareyA dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Written on the Wind poster7.0Written on the Wind1956The Monolith Monsters poster6.5The Monolith Monsters1957

Filmography

19 films as actor
  1. 1972Doomsday MachineMaj. Kurt Mason
  2. 1971How's Your Love Life?Paul Miller
  3. 1971Brain of BloodBob
  4. 1963PT 109Lt. Alvin Cluster
  5. 1962Stampede at Bitter CreekMike Forbes
  6. 1962The CouchCharles Campbell
  7. 1961Susan SladeConn White
  8. 1960The Leech WomanNeil Foster
  9. 196013 Fighting MenCapt. John Forrest
  10. 1959Lone TexanGreg Banister
  11. 1959The Peter Tchaikovsky StoryPeter Tchaikovsky (the man)
  12. 1957The Monolith MonstersDave Miller
  13. 1957The Incredible Shrinking ManScott Carey
  14. 1957Four Girls in TownSpencer Farrington, Jr.
  15. 1956Written on the WindBiff Miley
  16. 1956Showdown at AbileneChip Tomlin
  17. 1956Walk the Proud LandWoodworth Clum - the narrator (uncredited) (voice)
  18. 1956Outside the LawDon Kastner
  19. 1956Red SundownChet Swann