Willard Waterman

Willard Lewis Waterman (August 29, 1914 – February 2, 1995) was an American character actor in films, TV and on radio, remembered best for replacing Harold Peary as the title character of The Great Gildersleeve at the height of that show's popularity.

The Apartment
Auntie Mame
Father of the Bride
Hollywood or Bust
Rhubarb
Three for the Show
Darling, How Could You!
Half a Hero

My Favorite Martian · S1, E3

There Is No Cure for the Common Martian

When Uncle Martin comes down with a cold, the sneezing causes him to appear and disappear uncontrollably.
The Dick Van Dyke Show · S4, E12

The Death of the Party

Rob tries to attend Laura's family reunion without anyone finding out that he is sick.
The Adventures of Jim Bowie · S1, E11

Land Jumpers

Duprez, the owner of a land grant that gives him the prior title to a large tract that Jim Bowie and his brother have recently sold, is forcibly evicting the buyers, alleging they were defrauded.
F Troop · S1, E26

Captain Parmenter, One Man Army

When the soldiers learn they are not legally in the Army, Wilton is forced to man the fort alone.
Bat Masterson · S2, E6

Who'll Bury My Violence?

Outraged by the price of a bowler at Sharon Stabler's store, Bat fights against a shipping monopoly.
Bat Masterson · S2, E17

Death by the Half Dozen

A gang of bandits kidnaps Claire, a sheriff's fiancée, during a stagecoach robbery, and Bat goes after the outlaws in place of the injured sheriff.

Willard Waterman

Movies

Guest Appearances