William Fawcett

Biography

William Fawcett Thompson was a prolific American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television episodes, often under the name William Fawcett due to the presence of other actors with the same name. He gained fame for his role as Pete Wilkey in the television series Fury (1955-1960). Before turning to acting, Fawcett served as an ambulance driver in World War I and later taught English and literature at the University of Nebraska.