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William Mims

1927 – 1991

American film actor

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Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 64). William Mims was an American film actor.

William Mims (January 15, 1927 – April 9, 1991) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films such as The Day Mars Invaded Earth, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and Hot Rods to Hell. He also appeared in classic television series such as Hogan's Heroes, The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, Bonanza, Custer, Wagon Train, Lancer, Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Thriller, The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, The Wild Wild West, Airwolf, Adam-12, Ironside, Night Gallery, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Kung Fu, Columbo and Fantasy Island .

In 1962 Mims appeared as Frank Farnum on the TV western Lawman in the episode titled "The Bride."

Mims was born in Carthage, Missouri, in 1927 and moved to Los Angeles when still a teenager. He graduated from Manual Arts High School and Los Angeles City College. In addition to his film and TV roles, he acted on the Los Angeles stage in Inherit the Wind and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He was also the founder and president of The Hollywood Hackers Celebrity Golf Club. He died of cardiac arrest on April 9, 1991, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California at age 64.

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Who was William Mims?

American film actor (1927-1991)

When was William Mims born?

William Mims was born on 15 January 1927 in Carthage.

When did William Mims die?

William Mims died on 9 April 1991 in California, Studio City, Los Angeles.

What was William Mims's occupation?

William Mims was a film actor.

What nationality was William Mims?

William Mims was American.

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· Wikipedia: William Mims

· Wikidata: Q55419612

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