William Reynolds

Biography

William de Clerq Reynolds, born on December 9, 1931, is a former American actor renowned for his performances in films during the 1950s and his television roles throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Reynolds began his career with Universal Studios in 1952, featuring in films such as Carrie (1952), where he portrayed the son of Laurence Olivier. He also appeared in Douglas Sirk's acclaimed melodramas, All That Heaven Allows (1955) and There's Always Tomorrow (1956), often cast as the offspring of the main character.

Feeling disillusioned by the monotonous and typecast roles in cinema, Reynolds transitioned to television in 1959, taking on the title role in Pete Kelly's Blues. He starred as Sandy Wade in the ABC/Warner Brothers series The Islanders during the 1960-1961 season. From 1962 to 1963, he was a cast member of ABC's The Gallant Men. His career received a significant boost when he co-starred with Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. in the long-running series The F.B.I. He initially appeared as a guest in the first two seasons before becoming a regular cast member as Special Agent Tom Colby from 1967 until 1973, with additional appearances in the show's ninth season (1973-74).

Following the conclusion of The F.B.I., Reynolds exited the entertainment industry and pursued a career in business.