William Smith - RIP

[cyber888]

Didn't realize he passed away. I watched him with the old Western Laredo. And he was sluggin it with Clint Eastwood in an endless fist fight in Any Which Way You Can. He was a good actor and intelligent guy - surprise he didn't make a bigger name.

https://deadline.com/2021/07/willia...nt-eastwood-kimo-on-hawaii-five-o-1234789592/

 

[rk911]

loved Laredo and agree about Wm. Smith.

 

[jollystomper]

I first knew of him in the "Rich Man, Poor Man" and "Rich Man, Poor Man Book II" miniseries as Falconetti. For whatever reason both series were popular at my college and many would take time out from their studies to watch them. RIP.

 

[RobbieB]

Yeah, Falconetti was one of the best bad guys. He did a few biker films too.

 

[Car-Guy]

RIP Bill

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

He took on Kwai Chang Caine in an early "Kung Fu" episode. As a Russian heavy in "Red Dawn" he brought credibility to the role because he was fluent in Russian. Probably the greatest bad guy actor of the later 20th century.

 

[cyber888]

I agree. He was really badass

He took on Kwai Chang Caine in an early "Kung Fu" episode. As a Russian heavy in "Red Dawn" he brought credibility to the role because he was fluent in Russian. Probably the greatest bad guy actor of the later 20th century.