William Jordan

William Jordan

87 · Born: Oct 13, 1937

Personal Details

BornOct 13, 1937 Milan, Indiana, USA
Spouse
  • Kim Nelson Burnham

    ( Apr 3, 1998 to Feb 21, 2023 )
  • France Mayotte

    ( Oct 14, 1983 to May 23, 2025 )
  • Arline Marie Grody

    ( Dec 29, 1963 to May 1, 1970 )
Parents
  • Lawrence William Herman Jordan
  • Adoth Combs
Relatives
  • David Michael Jordan (Sibling)
  • Harold Joe Jordan (Sibling)

Biography

William "Will" Jordan is a seasoned actor with a career spanning over four decades, boasting a diverse range of stage, screen, and television experience. With an impressive resume of over 50 TV and film credits to his name, Jordan has had the opportunity to play a wide variety of roles.

One of his most notable roles was that of Major Jake Gatlin in the syndicated television series "Project UFO". Jordan's extensive experience in playing authority figures, particularly in military, police, and political dramas, has been a hallmark of his career. He has also had the opportunity to portray heavies in westerns, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

In addition to his work in television, Jordan has made appearances in several critically acclaimed miniseries, including the 1978 NBC-TV miniseries "King", in which he portrayed the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Jordan's dedication to his craft has earned him a reputation as a talented and respected actor.

Throughout his career, Jordan has appeared in a wide range of television shows, including "Mannix", "The Big Valley", "The Rockford Files", "Knots Landing", "T.J. Hooker", and "Walker, Texas Ranger". His extensive experience in television has given him a unique perspective on the industry and has allowed him to hone his craft.

A graduate of Indiana University, Jordan began his career in theatre, taking on bit or supporting parts in several Off-Broadway and Broadway productions. His early experiences in theatre laid the foundation for his future success in film and television, and he continues to be a respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.

Career

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1997
Contact
Contact as Chairman of Joint Chiefs
{"id":4572,"title":"Kingpin","year":"1996","character":"Mr. Boorg","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kingpin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4u2qdq65m5u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4u2qdq65m5u0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Kingpin
Kingpin as Mr. Boorg
{"id":751,"title":"Walker, Texas Ranger","year":1996,"character":"Jackson Blake Dupree","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/walker-texas-ranger","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_751.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_751.jpg"},"released":1}
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger as Jackson Blake Dupree
{"id":62044,"title":"Beverly Hills Madam","year":"1986","character":"Len Culver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beverly-hills-madam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62044.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62044.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
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1985
Knight Rider
Knight Rider as Dr. Ian Browning
{"id":10015,"title":"T.J. Hooker","year":1985,"character":"Bill Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tj-hooker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2ta01nli4gr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2ta01nli4gr0.jpg"},"released":1}
T.J. Hooker
T.J. Hooker as Bill Kennedy
{"id":62991,"title":"Hambone and Hillie","year":"1983","character":"Bert Rollins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hambone-and-hillie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62991.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Hambone and Hillie
Hambone and Hillie as Bert Rollins
{"id":10035,"title":"Simon & Simon","year":1982,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/simon-simon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10035.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":64057,"title":"Friendly Fire","year":"1980","character":"Col. Byron Schindler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friendly-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64057.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire as Col. Byron Schindler
{"id":10076,"title":"Beyond Westworld","year":1980,"character":"Joseph Oppenheimer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/beyond-westworld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10076.jpg"},"released":1}
Beyond Westworld
Beyond Westworld as Joseph Oppenheimer
{"id":6760,"title":"The Buddy Holly Story","year":"1978","character":"Riley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-buddy-holly-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6760.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":7618,"title":"Gray Lady Down","year":"1978","character":"Waters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gray-lady-down","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7618.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7618.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8572,"title":"Project U.F.O.","year":1978,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/project-ufo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8572.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103834556,"title":"King","year":1978,"character":"John F. Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/king-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834556.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834556.jpg"},"released":1}
King
King as John F. Kennedy
{"id":81383,"title":"The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald","year":"1977","character":"James Kleist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-trial-of-lee-harvey-oswald","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81383.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81383.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
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{"id":64482,"title":"The Disappearance of Aimee","year":"1976","character":"Kenneth Ormiston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-disappearance-of-aimee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64482.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64482.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Disappearance of Aimee
The Disappearance of Aimee as Kenneth Ormiston
{"id":64537,"title":"The Kansas City Massacre","year":"1975","character":"John Dillinger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kansas-city-massacre","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64537.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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{"id":32649,"title":"The Parallax View","year":"1974","character":"Tucker's Aide","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-parallax-view","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28muk8gh4q1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28muk8gh4q1g.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
The Parallax View
The Parallax View as Tucker's Aide
{"id":200900,"title":"Call to Danger","year":"1973","character":"Tony Boyd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/call-to-danger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200900.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Call to Danger
Call to Danger as Tony Boyd
{"id":1878,"title":"The Streets of San Francisco","year":1973,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-streets-of-san-francisco","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24469,"title":"Deathmaster","year":"1972","character":"Monk Reynolds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deathmaster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24469.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Deathmaster
Deathmaster as Monk Reynolds
{"id":13499,"title":"Rage","year":"1972","character":"Major Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13499.jpg"},"released":1}
Rage
Rage as Major Cooper
{"id":18046,"title":"A Man Called Horse","year":"1970","character":"Bent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-man-called-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18046.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18046.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":10339,"title":"The High Chaparral","year":1968,"character":"Pearsall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-high-chaparral","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10339.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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The Big Valley
The Big Valley as Dave Carr
{"id":65741,"title":"Nothing But a Man","year":"1964","character":"Teenager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nothing-but-a-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65741.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65741.jpg"},"released":1}
1964