William Windom

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Biography

In his maturity, Windom became comfortably ensconced in roles as venerable authority figures - fathers, judges, clergymen and other professionals. 1960s-era sitcom cultists remember his Emmy-winning portrayal of John Monroe, an anxiety-ridden cartoonist who shifted back-and-forth between the real world and the animated realm of his sketchpad, on "My World... and Welcome to It" (NBC, 1969-1970). This charming show was based on the writings and …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

September 28, 1923

Career Milestones

Performed with the American Reperatory Theater

Played the recurring role of Dr. Seth Hazlitt on "Murder, She Wrote" (CBS)

Served with 508th parachute infantry of the U.S. Army

Starred on the series "My World and Welcome to It"

TV series debut in a starring role, "The Farmer's Daughter"

1950

Performed on the early NBC anthology drama series, "Masterpiece Playhouse"

1958

Starred on NBC's "Hallmark Hall of Fame" presentation of "Dial 'M' For Murder"

1962

Feature debut, the prosecuting attorney in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

1972

Starred in the one-man show "Thurber I"

1975

Starred in the one-man show "Thurber II"

1976

Starred in the one-man show "Ernie Pyle I"

1979

Starred in the one-man show "Ernie Pyle II

Awards

1970

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a in My World... and Welcome to It