William Sylvester
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For the English recipient of the Victoria Cross, see William Henry Thomas Sylvester. For the American football player and coach and college athletics administrator, see Bill Sylvester.
William R. Sylvester (January 31, 1922 – January 25, 1995) was an American actor, chiefly known for his film and television work in the United Kingdom.[1] A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he was a star of British B-movies in the 1950s and 1960s, but gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Heywood Floyd in the landmark science-fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
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William Sylvester | |
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Born | (1922-01-31)January 31, 1922 |
Died | January 25, 1995(1995-01-25) (aged 72) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1948) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1953–1978 |
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Children | 3 |
Relatives | Raymond Bailey (uncle) |
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