William Reynolds Obituary

William Reynolds was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Special Agent Tom Colby in the 1960s television series, The FBI and his film and television roles during the 1950s through the 1970s.

Reynolds became tired of his dull, stereotyped roles in the movies and began his move to television in 1958 when he guest starred in the episode, Holiday at Hollow Rock of the Maverick TV series with James Garner.

He also played the lead actor in another episode, The Cure For Johnny Rain. In 1959, he played the title role in Pete Kelly’s Blues.

During this series, he developed a close friendship with actor and producer, Jack Webb. In 1960-1961, he starred as Sandy Wade on the ABC/Warner Bros television series, The Islanders. He has also played key roles in several other movies.

Reynolds married Molly Sinclair, an actress in 1950 and remained with her until she died in 1992. The couple had a daughter born in 1958 and a son born the following year.

Reynolds died of pneumonia in Wildomar, California on August 24, 2022, at the age of 90.