Byron Webster

Byron Webster

Deceased · Born: Jun 14, 1931 · Died: Dec 1, 1991

Personal Details

BornJun 14, 1931 London, England, UK

Biography

Byron Webster embarked on a remarkable career in the world of entertainment, commencing with a notable appearance in the 1951 cinematic production "Capitaine sans peur", a pivotal moment that set the stage for his future endeavors in the film industry.

He subsequently relocated to the United States in the year 1952, whereupon he settled in the bustling metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere. In this new environment, he pursued a career in the performing arts, specifically as an actor, although he encountered difficulties in securing consistent employment opportunities.

In order to augment his income and make ends meet, he decided to take up a part-time job with British European Airways, a prominent airline that was instrumental in facilitating international travel and commerce during the mid-20th century.

Noted American actor, Byron, experienced a pivotal moment in his career when he was selected to perform in the New York production of the theatrical piece, "The Killing of Sister George". This significant opportunity preceded his subsequent casting in the stage production of "Funny Girl", a performance that ultimately led to his relocation to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, in the year 1966.

Upon his arrival in Los Angeles, Byron continued to make a name for himself in the film industry, appearing in the cinematic adaptation of "Funny Girl" and other prominent motion pictures, including "L'aventure du Poséidon", a 1972 release in which he took on the character of The Purser.

Byron's multifaceted talents extended far beyond the realm of cinematic performances, as he also possessed a remarkable gift for singing. In fact, he embarked on a nationwide tour, sharing the stage with other accomplished performers in national productions of "Camelot" and "My Fair Lady".

Byron's legacy in the world of entertainment is undoubtedly most pronounced due to his tenure as a recurring character in the iconic television series "Soap", which premiered in 1977 and captivated audiences with its unique blend of humor and drama.

In addition to his illustrious acting career, Byron possessed a profound passion for the strategic card game Bridge, which he pursued with unwavering dedication.

Notwithstanding his numerous and impressive achievements, the renowned individual, Byron, was beset by a persistent struggle with his weight, a challenge that plagued him throughout the entirety of his life.

Tragically, his life was cut short when he succumbed to the devastating consequences of heart failure, a fate that befell him on December 1, 1991, in the comfort of his own home situated in the picturesque suburb of Sherman Oaks, California.

Career

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1989
The Spring
The Spring as Lancaster
{"id":1060,"title":"Knight Rider","year":1984,"character":"Armand Pressler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/knight-rider-1982","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4jtjii8c8ib0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4jtjii8c8ib0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Knight Rider
Knight Rider as Armand Pressler
{"id":6375,"title":"Only When I Laugh","year":"1981","character":"Tom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/only-when-i-laugh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6375.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6375.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":163593,"title":"Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol","year":"1979","character":"Mr. Abbey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skinflint-a-country-christmas-carol","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163593.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163593.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":80953,"title":"Vampire","year":"1979","character":"Selby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vampire-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80953.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80953.jpg"},"released":1}
Vampire
Vampire as Selby
{"id":13919,"title":"Time After Time","year":"1979","character":"McKay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/time-after-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3aq2taidmbe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3aq2taidmbe0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":185998,"title":"Three on a Date","year":"1978","character":"Mr. Plews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-on-a-date","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185998.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Three on a Date
Three on a Date as Mr. Plews
{"id":5944,"title":"Heaven Can Wait","year":"1978","character":"Waiter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heaven-can-wait","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/199aah1mn8b8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/199aah1mn8b8.jpg"},"released":1}
Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait as Waiter (uncredited)
{"id":217,"title":"Taxi","year":1978,"character":"Maitre d'","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/taxi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_217.jpg"},"released":1}
Taxi
Taxi as Maitre d'
{"id":81302,"title":"Once Upon a Brothers Grimm","year":"1977","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/once-upon-a-brothers-grimm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81302.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":94125,"title":"One of My Wives Is Missing","year":"1976","character":"Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-of-my-wives-is-missing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94125.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94125.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":86218,"title":"The Night That Panicked America","year":"1975","character":"Harrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-that-panicked-america","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86218.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":6176,"title":"Funny Lady","year":"1975","character":"Crazy Quilt Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/funny-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6176.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6176.jpg"},"released":1}
Funny Lady
Funny Lady as Crazy Quilt Director
{"id":64770,"title":"That Man Bolt","year":"1973","character":"Griffiths","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-man-bolt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64770.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64770.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
That Man Bolt
That Man Bolt as Griffiths
{"id":164888,"title":"Poor Devil","year":"1973","character":"Blackbeard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poor-devil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164888.jpg"},"released":1}
Poor Devil
Poor Devil as Blackbeard
{"id":5934,"title":"The Poseidon Adventure","year":"1972","character":"Purser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-poseidon-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5tjhapulcb30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5tjhapulcb30.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":165416,"title":"Do You Take This Stranger?","year":"1971","character":"Taxi Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/do-you-take-this-stranger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165416.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165416.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":2341,"title":"On a Clear Day You Can See Forever","year":"1970","character":"Prosecuting Attorney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2341.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":189504,"title":"The Great Sex War","year":"1969","character":"Prof. Charles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-sex-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_189504.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_189504.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Great Sex War
The Great Sex War as Prof. Charles
{"id":87335,"title":"The Killing of Sister George","year":"1968","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-killing-of-sister-george","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87335.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87335.jpg"},"released":1}
1968