Actor / Actress
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Biography
William Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American actor. Being known for his polished, resonant voice, Lyman has narrated the PBS series Frontline since its second season in 1984 and played William Tell in the action/adventure television series Crossbow.
Will Lyman is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Scammed (2026), The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump (2024), The Choice 2020: Trump vs.
Biden (2020), United States of Secrets (2014), The Age of AIDS (2006), A Perfect Murder (1998), Crossbow (1987), Vietnam: A Television History (1983). The recorded credits span 1964 to 2026, including 17 movies and 17 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies17
TV shows17
Active years represented1964–2026
Place of birthBurlington, Vermont, USA
Also known as
William Remington Lyman · William Lyman
Known for
MovieScammed
MovieThe Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
MovieThe Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
TV ShowUnited States of Secrets
MovieThe Age of AIDS
MovieA Perfect Murder
TV ShowCrossbow
TV ShowVietnam: A Television History
TV ShowFrontline
TV ShowNOVA
TV ShowThe Simpsons
TV ShowLaw & Order
TV ShowThe West Wing
TV ShowLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
TV ShowAmerican Playhouse
TV ShowAmerican Experience
TV ShowMurder, She Wrote
TV ShowAnimaniacs
MovieIron Man
TV ShowEd
MovieThe Other Guys
MovieMystic River
TV ShowCommander in Chief
TV ShowThreat Matrix
MovieThe Electric State
TV ShowAnother World
MovieAmerican Meltdown
MovieThe Siege
MovieLittle Children
MovieThe Crucible
MovieWelcome to the Dollhouse
MovieAftermath
MovieSchool Ties
MovieMother/Android