In 1964 he joined the cast of ‘Bonanza' as Will Cartwright, remaining for only half a dozen episodes before being written out. The popular series ran from 1957 to 1959. Chosen by Walt Disney to play Zorro on a new television featuring the character, Williams studied fencing and guitar to strengthen his portrayal. In 1946, he signed with MGM Studios making his film debut in 1947's ‘The Beginning or the End.' Other films included ‘The Mississippi Gambler' in 1953 ‘Sincerely Yours' in 1955 and ‘I Was a Teenage Werewolf' in 1957. His first success was as a model, appearing in print and on billboards. He dropped out of the Peekskill Military Academy in pursuit of an acting career, supporting himself with jobs as a welder, accountant, aircraft-parts inspector, and Wanamaker's salesman. Born Armand Joseph Catalano in New York City, the son of Italian immigrants Attilio and Clare Catalano. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard.Īctor. In accordance to his wishes, his ashes were scattered at sea near Malibu, California. A funeral service was held by his friends in Buenos Aires followed by a memorial service in West Hollywood. The cause of death was later determined to have been a brain aneurysm. Police dispatched to his apartment discovered the actor's body on May 6th, but he had been dead for several days. In 1989 Williams worried friends with a disappearance of several days. By 1977 he formed the Circo Real Madrid in partnership with fencing champion Fernando Lupiz, performing riding and fencing feats and reprising the immensely popular role of Zorro. With the end of the series, he chose to retire, relocating to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1973. In 1965, he won the role of Professor John Robinson in a new television series, ‘Lost in Space' which ran from 1965 to 1968. The facimile of my dad's signature is from our family archives.Actor. Photo is actually engraved into the metal. Photograph does not do this item justice as it is hard to photograph highly reflective silver-colored surfaces Necklace charm is a very fine and highly polished nickle plated surface measuring approximately 1.5" x 1.5". TOP | PREVIOUS ITEM | NEXT ITEM ( 12 of 74 )īeautiful keychain with Guy Williams as Don Diego (Zorro's alter ego) photo-engraved on one side with his signature engraved on the other.
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