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Peter Williams

Actor

Peter Williams

Born April 8, 1915 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USADied September 1, 200318 films

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The Bridge on the River Kwai posterFirst watchThe Bridge on the River Kwai19577.8as Capt. ReevesThe classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Man Who Knew Too Much poster7.4The Man Who Knew Too Much1956The Ladykillers poster7.3The Ladykillers1955

Filmography

18 films as actor
  1. 2025Short Sharp Shocks Volume 4The Storyteller (Strange Experiences)
  2. 1967The Education of Corporal HallidayLt. Col. Dobie
  3. 1966The Last Invasion
  4. 1964A Fear of StrangersSuperintendant Willis
  5. 1962Two Letter AlibiCharles
  6. 1957The Bridge on the River KwaiCapt. Reeves
  7. 1956The Laughing ClownHost / Narrator
  8. 1956The Man Who Knew Too MuchPolice Sergeant at Albert Hall (uncredited)
  9. 1956The Inveterate GamblerThe Storyteller
  10. 1956Safe and SoundThe Storyteller
  11. 1955The LadykillersDetective at Parcels Office (uncredited)
  12. 1955Grandpa's PortraitThe Storyteller
  13. 1955Halloween PartyHost / Narrator
  14. 1955The PickpocketThe Storyteller
  15. 1955Footsteps in the FogConstable Farrow
  16. 1955Fcb TV Show No.1The Storyteller
  17. 1953The Straw ManInspector Conrad
  18. 1948RuthBoaz