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♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
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William Forrest: American actor (1902–1989).
Born (died at age 86).
William Forrest has 50 credits in our database.
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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Filmography (50)
Biography
William Forrest may refer to:
William Forrest (actor) (1902–1989), American actor
William Forrest (Australian politician) (1835–1903), Australian pastoralist, businessman and politician
William Forrest (poet) (fl. 1581), English priest and poet
William Charles Forrest (1819–1902), British Army general
William Duff Forrest (1874–1939), Canadian politician
William H. Forrest (c. 1831–1875), American slave trader and Confederate leader under his brother Nathan Bedford Forrest's command
Bill Forrest (1908–1965), football manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was William Forrest?
William Forrest was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
What movies or shows has William Forrest been in?
William Forrest has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Cheyenne Autumn (1964), The Last Hurrah (1958), Band of Angels (1957), The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955), The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955).
Where can I find more information about William Forrest?
You can find more about William Forrest on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
