William Fawcett (actor)

William Fawcett
Fawcett in an episode of The Public Defender (1954)
Born
William Fawcett Thompson

(1894-09-08)September 8, 1894
DiedJanuary 25, 1974(1974-01-25) (aged 79)
Resting placeRoselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Minnesota
Other namesDoc T
Occupation(s)Teacher, Actor
Years active1946–1972
Spouse
Helene Krag
(m. 1925)

William Fawcett Thompson (September 8, 1894 – January 25, 1974) was an American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television episodes. Because there were other actors named William Thompson he used his first and middle name when seeking acting roles. He was best known for playing Pete Wilkey in the television series Fury which ran from 1955 to 1960.[1]

  1. ^ Hyatt, Wesley, The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television, pages 170 - 171, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1997