
Willard Waterman
Known for Acting · 54 credits
- Born
- 1914-08-29
- Died
- 1995-02-02
- Place of birth
- Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Also known as
- Willard Lewis Waterman
Biography
Willard Waterman was an American radio, screen, and television character actor. He was memorable as the star of radio's The Great Gildersleeve from 1950 to 1955. Waterman additionally starred in the 1955 television version.
Known For
TV Shows (26)

Bonanza
1959
as Cyrus K. Throckmorton

Wagon Train
1957
as Hezekiah

Maverick
1957

The Flintstones
1960
as Gus Gravel (voice) / Sherman Cobblehead

Cheyenne
1955

The Lucy Show
1962
as Greg Gregory / Critter

77 Sunset Strip
1958

Bat Masterson
1958
as Bank Manager / Town Merchant / Mayor Goodwin

The Real McCoys
1957

Dennis the Menace
1959
as Otis Quigley / Marvin Quigley

My Favorite Martian
1963

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959

Mister Ed
1961

Riverboat
1959
as de Lesseps

December Bride
1954

The Adventures of Jim Bowie
1956
as Judge Jonas Koford

F Troop
1965

Pete and Gladys
1960
Vacation Playhouse
1963
as Coach Walter Biddle

Camp Runamuck
1965

Guestward, Ho!
1960

General Electric Theater
1953
as Mr. Zachary / Mr. Charney

Foul Play
1981

The Bing Crosby Show
1964
Summer Fun
1966
The Great Gildersleeve
1955
Movies (28)

The Apartment
1960
as Mr. Vanderhoff

Father of the Bride
1950
as Vincent Dixon (uncredited)

Auntie Mame
1958
as Claude Upson

The Lawless
1950
as Pawling (uncredited)

Mystery Street
1950
as The Mortician

Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
1952
as Dr. Wallace (uncredited)

Flaming Fury
1949

Hail
1973
as Vice President

Riding High
1950
as Arthur Winslow

Three Secrets
1950
as Max (uncredited)

Fourteen Hours
1951
as Mr. Harris (uncredited)

Rhubarb
1951
as Orlando Dill

Hollywood or Bust
1956
as Manager Neville

It Happens Every Thursday
1953
as Myron Trout

Louisa
1950
as Dick Stewart

No Man of Her Own
1950
as Jack Olsen (uncredited)

Get Yourself a College Girl
1964
as Senator Hubert Morrison

Half a Hero
1953
as Charles McEstway

Three for the Show
1955
as TV Show Moderator (uncredited)

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
1950
as J.J. Schumacher (uncredited)

Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone
1950
as Mr. Ogle

So You Think You're Not Guilty
1950
as Prosecutor (uncredited)

Darling, How Could You!
1951
as Theatre Manager

Free For All
1949
as Commander H.C. Christie

Flame of Youth
1949
as Steve Miller
So You Want to Be a Muscle Man
1949
as Lester Apollo

Sunny Side of the Street
1951
as John Stevens
So You Want a Raise
1950
About Willard Waterman
Willard Waterman was an American radio, screen, and television character actor. He was memorable as the star of radio's The Great Gildersleeve from 1950 to 1955. Waterman additionally starred in the 1955 television version. With 54 credits spanning from 1949 to 1981, Willard Waterman has appeared in 28 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Willard Waterman Movies
- The Apartment (1960) — as Mr. Vanderhoff
- Father of the Bride (1950) — as Vincent Dixon (uncredited)
- Auntie Mame (1958) — as Claude Upson
- The Lawless (1950) — as Pawling (uncredited)
- Mystery Street (1950) — as The Mortician
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