|
William Johnstone (other)
William Johnstone may refer to: Arts * William Johnstone (actor) (1908–1996), American actor * William Johnstone (artist) (1897–1981), Scottish artist * William W. Johnstone (1938–2004), American author * Will B. Johnstone (1881–1943), American writer * William Borthwick Johnstone (1804–1868), Scottish painter, art collector, and gallery curator Politics * William A. Johnstone (1869–1937), member of the California legislature * William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale (1664–1721), Scottish nobleman * Sir William Johnstone, 2nd Baronet (died 1727), Member of Parliament for Dumfries Burghs and Dumfriesshire * Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet (1729–1805), born William Johnstone, Scottish Member of Parliament Sports * Bill Johnstone (footballer, born 1900) (1900–1979), Australian rules footballer for North Melbourne * Bill Johnstone (footballer, born 1919) (1919–1976), Australian rules footballer for Collingwood * Bill Johnstone (Scottish footballer) (fl. 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Johnstone (actor)
William S. Johnstone (1908 – November 1, 1996) was an American radio and screen actor. He is best known for his voice work as the title character on ''The Shadow'' for five seasons from 19381943. Early years William S. Johnstone was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Scottish-born father and a German-born mother. Some newspaper publicity said he was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and came to the United States at age three. He worked as a newspaper reporter before he became an actor. Career Johnstone acted on stage with the Theatre Guild at the beginning of his career, appearing in a number of bit parts. He had supporting roles in 1927 in ''Fog-Bound'' and ''The Manhatters''. In 1928, he played the title role in '' Him'', written by E.E. Cummings. Cummings later commented, "William Johnstone made a marvelously attractive unhero ..." He also appeared that year in a lead role in Kate Clugston's ''These Days.'' In 1938, he was selected over 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |