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name: "Rhys Williams"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/rhys-williams-82835"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "30 December 1897"
died: "28 May 1969"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-09-20T02:25:37.878414+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Rhys Williams

Actor. Born 30 December 1897 in Clydach, Swansea, Wales, UK. Died 28 May 1969.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 30 December 1897, Clydach, Swansea, Wales, UK
- **Died:** 28 May 1969
- **Active:** 1941–1953
- **Frequently works with:** [Henry Travers](https://film.one/person/henry-travers.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1940s 74 (4), 1950s 76 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 77 to 76 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 5, Romance 2, Comedy 1, History 1, War 1
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $52m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Williams_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2148362, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931525/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/82835

## Streaming the US now

- **The Roku Channel:** [*The Bells of St. Mary's*](https://film.one/film/the-bells-of-st-marys.md) (64)

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## Biography

Rhys Williams (31 December 1897 – 28 May 1969) was a Welsh character actor in films and television. He began his career on the British stage with Shakespearean companies before making his film debut in *How Green Was My Valley* (1941) as Dai Bando, having originally been hired as a dialogue coach for the production.

He appeared in numerous films including *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), *Random Harvest* (1942) as Sam, *The Bells of St. Mary's* (1945), *Julius Caesar* (1953), *Johnny Guitar* (1954) and *The Sons of Katie Elder* (1965). His television credits included episodes of *Mission: Impossible* (1966) and *The Andy Griffith Show* (1960).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *Julius Caesar* (1953), Fi1m 76, as Lucilius — [page](https://film.one/film/julius-caesar.md)
- *The Bells of St. Mary's* (1945), Fi1m 64, as Dr. McKay — [page](https://film.one/film/the-bells-of-st-marys.md)
- *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), Fi1m 73, as Horace — [page](https://film.one/film/mrs-miniver.md)
- *Random Harvest* (1942), Fi1m 76, as Sam — [page](https://film.one/film/random-harvest.md)
- *How Green Was My Valley* (1941), Fi1m 82, as Dai Bando — [page](https://film.one/film/how-green-was-my-valley.md)

## Complete filmography (115)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Skullduggery* (1970), as Judge Draper
- *Mannix* (1967), series, Actor
- *The Invaders* (1967), series, as Professor Hellman
- *Brigadoon* (1966), as Andrew McLaren
- *Mission: Impossible* (1966), series, as Prime Minister Ferenc Larya — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/mission-impossible-1966.md)
- *Our Man Flint* (1966), as Dr. Krupov
- *The F.B.I.* (1965), series, as Mr. Ferguson, Dean Vincent Sutherland
- *The Sons of Katie Elder* (1965), as Charlie Bob Striker
- *Profiles in Courage* (1964), series, as William Hutchinson
- *Dr. Kildare* (1961), series, as Dr. Chester Wayne
- *Midnight Lace* (1960), as Victor Elliot
- *The Andy Griffith Show* (1960), series, as Judge Cranston
- *Philip Marlowe* (1959), series, Actor
- *Adventures in Paradise* (1959), series, as Ogden Bartholomae
- *The DuPont Show with June Allyson* (1959), series, as Dr. Maynard Russell
- *Riverboat* (1959), series, as Josiah Cragg
- *77 Sunset Strip* (1958), series, Actor
- *The Rifleman* (1958), series, Actor
- *The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen* (1958), series, as Doctor
- *The Donna Reed Show* (1958), series, Actor
- *Peter Gunn* (1958), series, Actor
- *Wanted: Dead or Alive* (1958), series, as Dr. Horton, Doctor
- *Merry Andrew* (1958), as Constable
- *Raintree County* (1957), as Ezra Gray
- *Trackdown* (1957), series, Actor
- *Maverick* (1957), series, Actor
- *Perry Mason* (1957), series, as Rufus Varner
- *Wagon Train* (1957), series, as Angus Breck
- *The Restless Breed* (1957), as Reverend Simmons
- *The Desperados Are in Town* (1956), as Jud Collins
- *The Boss* (1956), as Stanley Millard
- *Nightmare* (1956), as Deputy Torrence
- *The Fastest Gun Alive* (1956), as Brian Tibbs
- *Mohawk* (1956), as Clem Jones
- *Alfred Hitchcock Presents* (1955), series, as Mr. Summers
- *Kings Row* (1955), series, Actor
- *The King's Thief* (1955), as Turnkey
- *The Scarlet Coat* (1955), as Peter Andre
- *The Kentuckian* (1955), as Constable
- *How to Be Very, Very Popular* (1955), as Cedric Flagg
- *Many Rivers to Cross* (1955), as Lige Blake
- *Battle Cry* (1955), as Enoch Rogers
- *The Millionaire* (1955), series, as Wilbur T. Gerrold
- *There's No Business Like Show Business* (1954), as Father Dineen
- *Climax!* (1954), series, as Lieutenant Jamison
- *The Black Shield of Falworth* (1954), as Diccon Bowman
- *Johnny Guitar* (1954), as Mr. Andrews
- *Man in the Attic* (1953), as William Harley
- *Bad for Each Other* (1953), as Doc Scobee
- *The Man Behind the Badge* (1953), series, Actor
- *The Danny Thomas Show* (1953), series, as Jerry Harris
- *Letter to Loretta* (1953), series, as Professor Green
- *Julius Caesar* (1953), as Lucilius — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/julius-caesar.md)
- *Scandal at Scourie* (1953), as Bill Swazey
- *General Electric Theater* (1953), series, as Charlie, Matthew Magee, O'Hara, Bishop Tenney, Elder Kring
- *Meet Me at the Fair* (1953), as Pete McCoy
- *Plymouth Adventure* (1952), as Mr. Weston
- *The World in His Arms* (1952), as Eben Cleggett
- *Cavalcade of America* (1952), series, as William Armstrong
- *Four Star Playhouse* (1952), series, as Stage Manager, Raikes, Bum, Watchman, Sidney, Mr. Peck
- *Adventures of Superman* (1952), series, as Macy
- *Les Miserables* (1952), as Brevet
- *Carbine Williams* (1952), as Redwick Karson
- *Mutiny* (1952), as Redlegs
- *Okinawa* (1952), as Robby Roberg
- *Crossroads - U.S.A.* (1952), as Joe Kearns
- *The Light Touch* (1951), as Mr. MacWade
- *The Son of Dr. Jekyll* (1951), as Michaels, Butler
- *Schlitz Playhouse of Stars* (1951), series, as Hawkins
- *The Law and the Lady* (1951), as Inspector McGraw
- *Never Trust a Gambler* (1951), as Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy
- *Million Dollar Pursuit* (1951), as Waxman 'Waxey' Wilk
- *Lightning Strikes Twice* (1951), as Father Paul
- *The Sword of Monte Cristo* (1951), as Mayor of Varonne
- *California Passage* (1950), as John Norris
- *One Too Many* (1950), as Michael Sullivan
- *Lux Video Theatre* (1950), series, as Melling
- *Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye* (1950), as Vic Mason
- *Devil's Doorway* (1950), as Scotty MacDougall
- *The Showdown* (1950), as Chokecherry
- *Tyrant of the Sea* (1950), as William Blake
- *The Inspector General* (1949), as Inspector General
- *Fighting Man of the Plains* (1949), as Chandler Leach
- *Tokyo Joe* (1949), as Colonel Dahlgren
- *The Crooked Way* (1949), as Lieutenant Joe Williams
- *Bad Boy* (1949), as Arnold Strawn
- *Hills of Home* (1948), as Mr. Milton
- *Studio One* (1948), series, Actor
- *The Black Arrow* (1948), as Bennet Hatch
- *Tenth Avenue Angel* (1948), as Blind Mac
- *If Winter Comes* (1947), as Mr. William Bright
- *The Trouble with Women* (1947), as Judge
- *Moss Rose* (1947), as Deputy Inspector Evans
- *The Farmer's Daughter* (1947), as Adolph Petree
- *Easy Come, Easy Go* (1947), as Priest
- *Cross My Heart* (1946), as Prosecutor
- *The Imperfect Lady* (1946), as Inspector Carston
- *The Strange Woman* (1946), as Deacon Adams
- *So Goes My Love* (1946), as Magel
- *The Spiral Staircase* (1946), as Mr. Oates
- *The Bells of St. Mary's* (1945), as Dr. McKay — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-bells-of-st-marys.md)
- *Voice of the Whistler* (1945), as Ernie Sparrow
- *You Came Along* (1945), as Col. Stubbs
- *Blood on the Sun* (1945), as Joseph Cassell
- *The Corn Is Green* (1945), as Mr. Jones
- *No Time for Love* (1943), as Clancy (uncredited)
- *Random Harvest* (1942), as Sam — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/random-harvest.md)
- *Underground Agent* (1942), as Henry Miller
- *Gentleman Jim* (1942), as Harry Watson
- *Cairo* (1942), as Strange man
- *Mrs. Miniver* (1942), as Horace — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/mrs-miniver.md)
- *Eagle Squadron* (1942), as Sgt. Johns
- *This Above All* (1942), as Sergeant
- *Remember Pearl Harbor* (1942), as Señor 'Andy' Anderson
- *How Green Was My Valley* (1941), as Dai Bando — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/how-green-was-my-valley.md)

## Gallery

- ![Rhys Williams in American film Blood on the Sun (1945)](https://film.one/media/person/1232179/gallery-8cbdbb9ac3fa.jpg) Rhys Williams in American film Blood on the Sun (1945) — Film screenshot (United Artists), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Rhys_Williams_in_Blood_on_the_Sun_%281945%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rhys Williams in Blood on the Sun - cropped screenshot (1945)](https://film.one/media/person/1232179/gallery-3024c4108c90.jpg) Rhys Williams in Blood on the Sun - cropped screenshot (1945) — film screenshot (William Cagney Productions / United Artists), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Rhys_Williams_in_Blood_on_the_Sun.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rhys Williams in Mutiny (directed by Edward Dmytryk) - cropped screenshot (1952)](https://film.one/media/person/1232179/gallery-5317b284fd6d.jpg) Rhys Williams in Mutiny (directed by Edward Dmytryk) - cropped screenshot (1952) — unknown (film screenshot), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Rhys_Williams_in_Mutiny.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rhys Williams in the TV-series Bonanza, episode Bitter Water - cropped screenshot (1960)](https://film.one/media/person/1232179/gallery-427fa69cffc2.jpg) Rhys Williams in the TV-series Bonanza, episode Bitter Water - cropped screenshot (1960) — TV episode screenshot (NBC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Rhys_Williams_in_Bonanza_%28Bitter_Water%29_1960.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rhys Williams](https://film.one/media/person/1232179/gallery-4cc95f103293.jpg) Rhys Williams — Image via TMDB
- ![Rhys Williams](https://film.one/media/person/1232179/gallery-a8783dd71f53.jpg) Rhys Williams — Film screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Rhys_Williams_in_Bonanza_episode_Bitter_Water.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

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