Austin Willis

Austin Willis

Deceased · Born: Sep 30, 1917 · Died: Apr 4, 2004

Personal Details

BornSep 30, 1917 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spouse
  • Gwen Laforty

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 4, 2004 )
  • Kate Reid

    ( Jul 13, 1953 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Austin Willis, a talented actor, took his first breath on September 30, 1917, in the picturesque city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This gifted thespian went on to captivate audiences through his performances in a multitude of films, including the iconic 1964 production of Goldfinger, the 1982 thriller Firefox, and the chilling 1968 drama The Boston Strangler.

Throughout his personal life, Austin Willis was twice blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women, Gwen Laforty and Kate Reid, whom he cherished and honored as his wives.

As the years went by, Austin Willis's remarkable journey came to a close on April 4, 2004, in his hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a profound impact on the world of cinema.

Career

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1986
The Boy in Blue
The Boy in Blue as Bainbridge
{"id":3791,"title":"Firefox","year":"1982","character":"Walters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/firefox","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54bbnbsfjfe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54bbnbsfjfe0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Firefox
Firefox as Walters
{"id":6998,"title":"The Last Flight of Noah's Ark","year":"1980","character":"Slabotsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-flight-of-noahs-ark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6998.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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Casino
Casino as Packard
{"id":22497,"title":"C.H.O.M.P.S.","year":"1979","character":"Head Engineer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chomps","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22497.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
C.H.O.M.P.S.
C.H.O.M.P.S. as Head Engineer
{"id":65003,"title":"Death Takes a Holiday","year":"1971","character":"Martin Herndon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-takes-a-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65003.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65003.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday as Martin Herndon
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{"id":64697,"title":"Winter Comes Early","year":"1971","character":"Graydon Hunter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/winter-comes-early","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64697.jpg"},"released":1}
Winter Comes Early
Winter Comes Early as Graydon Hunter
{"id":87009,"title":"Flick","year":"1970","character":"Cantwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flick-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87009.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87009.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Flick
Flick as Cantwell
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1968
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1967
Eight on the Lam
Eight on the Lam as Mr. Pomeroy
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Hour of the Gun
Hour of the Gun as Anson Safford
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Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense as Richard Cahill
{"id":6031,"title":"Goldfinger","year":"1964","character":"Simmons","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goldfinger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46f86rn2ukf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46f86rn2ukf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Goldfinger
Goldfinger as Simmons
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1960
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Too Young to Love
Too Young to Love as Mr. Collins
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{"id":13604,"title":"The Mouse That Roared","year":"1959","character":"United States Secretary of Defense","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mouse-that-roared","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13604.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The Mouse That Roared
The Mouse That Roared as United States Secretary of Defense
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{"id":96363,"title":"Wolf Dog","year":"1958","character":"Clem Krivak","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wolf-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96363.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96363.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Wolf Dog
Wolf Dog as Clem Krivak
{"id":174834,"title":"Sins of the Fathers","year":"1948","character":"Dr. Ben Edwards","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sins-of-the-fathers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174834.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174834.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Sins of the Fathers
Sins of the Fathers as Dr. Ben Edwards
{"id":69766,"title":"Bush Pilot","year":"1947","character":"Red North","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bush-pilot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69766.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69766.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Bush Pilot
Bush Pilot as Red North