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William Henry Redfield (January 26, 1927 – August 17, 1976) was an American actor and author who appeared in many theatrical, film, radio, and television roles. Early years. Born in New York City, Redfield was the son of Henry C. Redfield and the former Mareta A. George.
Actor: Death Wish. Manhattan-born thespian William Redfield was influenced early on into an acting career as the son of an orchestra conductor and a former Ziegfeld Follies girl. Born on January 26, 1927, young "Billy Redfield" made his Broadway debut in "Swing Your Lady" in 1936 at the age of 9.
- January 26, 1927
- August 17, 1976
During the filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), fellow actor and real-life psychiatrist Dean R. Brooks diagnosed Redfield with leukemia (this was long before the days of bone marrow transplants) and gave him 18 months to live. Redfield died 18 months later, pretty much to the day.
- January 26, 1927
- August 17, 1976
During the filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), fellow actor and real-life psychiatrist Dean R. Brooks diagnosed Redfield with leukemia (this was long before the days of bone marrow transplants) and gave him 18 months to live. Redfield died 18 months later, pretty much to the day.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
William Redfield American actor (1927-1976) ... 26 January 1927 New York City: Date of death: 17 August 1976 New York City: Manner of death: natural causes; Cause of ...
William Redfield was an American actor and author who appeared in numerous theatrical, film, radio, and television roles.
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Jan 6, 2023 · Biography. An American actor, he was born in New York City on January 26, 1927. He had been married twice and had two children. From his most prominent works: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Kitty Foyle (1958), Fantastic Voyage (1966) and Death Wish (1974).
