William Fawcett (actor)

William Fawcett
Fawcett in an episode of The Public Defender (1954)
Born	William Fawcett Thompson (1894-09-08)September 8, 1894 High Forest Township, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	January 25, 1974(1974-01-25) (aged 79) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Resting place	Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Minnesota
Other names	Doc T
Occupation(s)	Teacher, Actor
Years active	1946–1972
Spouse	Helene Krag ​ (m. 1925)​

William Fawcett Thompson (September 8, 1894 – January 25, 1974) was an American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television episodes. Because there were other actors named William Thompson he used his first and middle name when seeking acting roles. He was best known for playing Pete Wilkey in the television series Fury which ran from 1955 to 1960.^[1]