Acting

William Bassett

1935-2025

Known for The Karate Kid, House of 1000 Corpses, Black Eagle.

8 linked movie credits shown

Born12/28/1935

Died02/09/2025

AgeDied at 89

BirthplaceEvanston, Illinois, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asWilliam H. Bassett, William Henry Bassett, Frederick Bloggs

Biography

William Henry Bassett (December 28, 1935 – February 9, 2025) was an American actor of film and television who appeared in more than 100 commercials, films, television programs, and video games from the 1960s through the 2010s.

Movie Credits

Old Boyfriends (1979)

As David Brinks

Drama

Wild Roomies (2004)

As Mr. Seeley

Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Grasshopper (1970)

As Aaron

Romance, Drama

The Karate Kid (1984)

As Mr. Mills

Action, Drama, Family

Return from Witch Mountain (1978)

As Operations Officer

Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family

House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

As Sheriff Frank Huston

Horror

Invaders from Mars (1986)

As NASA Scientist

Horror, Science Fiction

Black Dynamite (2009)

As Captain Yancy

Comedy, Action