William Bailey, a renowned actor of great repute, was born on September 2, 1938, in the charming town of Lee, North Carolina, United States of America. His illustrious career has been marked by numerous notable performances, with one of his most iconic roles being that of a significant character in the 1980 blockbuster film Superman II, a sequel to the original 1978 cinematic masterpiece Superman, which catapulted him to fame. Additionally, his portrayal of a key figure in the 1981 science fiction film Outland showcased his impressive range as an actor.
Personal Details
BornSep 2, 1938 Lee, North Carolina, USA
Spouse
Sandra
Marie Adams
Biography
Career
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2001

Just Visiting as Thibault's Father
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1993

Poirot as Felix Bleibner
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1992

Notorious as Judge
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Jeeves and Wooster as Worple
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1991

Guilty by Suspicion as 20th Century Fox Guard
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1989

Murder Story as Billy Van Wyck / Kielman
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The Nightmare Years as Knick Knickerbocker
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1988

Heat and Sunlight as Barney
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1987

Ishtar as Gen. Westlake
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1986

On the Edge as Flash Holman
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Sky Bandits as Sheriff
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1985

Water as Hollister
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Lace II as Chief of Police
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1984

Tales of the Unexpected as Bob
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1983

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye as Hugo Candless
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1981

Outland as Officer Hill
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1980

Stir Crazy as Announcer
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Superman II as J.J.
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1978

Superman as 2nd Senator