
Actor William Smithers of 'Dallas' and 'Papillon' Dies at 98
William Smithers, a veteran actor known for his roles in the television series 'Dallas' and the film 'Papillon,' has passed away at the age of 98. His career spanned decades in film and television.
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William Smithers, Actor in ‘Dallas’ and ‘Papillon,’ Dies at 98
The veteran character actor, who played the ruthless oilman Jeremy Wendell on the CBS primetime soap, gave nemesis J.R. Ewing all he could handle.
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William Smithers, an actor best known for a recurring role on the hit ’80s TV series Dallas as well as a featured role in the 1973 Steve McQueen prison drama Papillon, died May 26 in Santa Barbara, California. He was 98. His death was first reported by the local newspaper Santa Barbara Independent yesterday. A […]
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