Guy Williams - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 14, 1924
Died	May 07, 1989 (age 65)
Birthplace	New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Guy Williams's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Pig
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Starring as Zorro in Disney's television series and as Professor John Robinson in 'Lost in Space'.

Intro

Guy Williams was an American actor best known for his starring roles in classic television series during the 1950s and 1960s, notably as the title character in Disney's 'Zorro' and as Professor John Robinson in 'Lost in Space.'

Early Life & Background

Guy Williams was born as Armando Joseph Catalano to Sicilian immigrant parents. He grew up in New York City, attended Peekskill Military Academy, and initially worked as a model before pursuing an acting career.

Career Highlights

Starred as the titular character in Disney's 'Zorro' (1957–1959) [1][2]
Portrayed Professor John Robinson in 'Lost in Space' (1965–1968) [1][3]
Appeared in films such as 'Captain Sindbad' (1963) and 'Bonanza' (TV guest roles) [1][2]
Successful modeling career prior to acting [1][2]

Trivia

Williams became especially popular in Argentina later in life, where he frequently made public appearances [1][2]
He was of Sicilian descent and spoke fluent Italian [1][2]
He passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1989 [1][2]
Worked as a model for magazine advertisements before acting career [1][2]

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