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
Father of the Bride
Auntie Mame
Darling, How Could You!
Rhubarb
Hollywood or Bust

The Dick Van Dyke Show · S4, E12

The Death of the Party

On the eve of a family reunion, Rob comes down with the flu, but instead of admitting how unwell he feels, he tries to conceal his illness and continue to entertain.
F Troop · S1, E26

Captain Parmenter, One Man Army

Due to a technical mistake, the enlistments of the men in F Troop are invalid and Parmenter is the only soldier on duty at Fort Courage.
The Joey Bishop Show · S1, E22

Very Warm For Christmas

Joey's mum wants to leave the Christmas lawn decorations up year-round to remind everyone of the holiday spirit.
The Adventures of Jim Bowie · S1, E11

Land Jumpers

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

Willard Waterman

Movies

Guest Appearances