William Sylvester
Actor
- Born
- January 31, 1922, Oakland, California, USA
- Died
- January 25, 1995
- Age
- 72 years old
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Total works
- 37 movies, 23 TV shows
- Latest work
- The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' (2013)
- Genres
- Science Fiction,Mystery,Adventure
William Sylvester is an American actor who played Dr. Heywood Floyd in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). He gained prominence in British cinema after moving to England post-World War II, featuring in his first notable film, House of Blackmail (1953). Sylvester appeared in various films, including Gorgo (1960), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Busting (1973). His television work included roles in shows such as The Saint and The Six Million Dollar Man.
