William Glover embarked on a remarkable professional journey, commencing his illustrious acting career on the stages of his native England in 1945. However, he soon ventured across the Atlantic Ocean to North America, where he spent two seasons honing his craft with the esteemed Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada.
Fast-forwarding to 1965, Glover made the bold decision to relocate to the sun-kissed state of California, where he joined the Center Theatre Group's talented roster of performers. During his time with the organization, he had the privilege of taking on a variety of captivating roles, including appearances in productions of "The Devils," "Poor Bitos," and "Yeats and Company," in which he brought the poet's words to life.
Glover's impressive repertoire also included a national tour of "The Deputy," in which he portrayed the complex and intriguing character of Pius XII. His foray into feature films was marked by appearances in The Big Fix (1978) and To Be or Not to Be (1983),alongside esteemed co-stars Christopher Lloyd and Paddi Edwards.
In addition to his work on the big screen, Glover lent his distinctive voice to the role of Winston the butler in Disney's beloved animated film Oliver & Company (1988). He also co-starred alongside a talented ensemble cast, including Rene Auberjonois, Jennifer Hetrick, Tony Jay, Richard Kiley, and Alan Oppenheimer, in the critically acclaimed television production Absolute Strangers (1991).