Byron Webster

Byron Webster

  • Birthday: 1931-06-14
  • Deathday: 1991-12-01
  • Place of birth: London, England, UK

Biography

Byron Webster made 1951 his film debut in Capitaine sans peur (1951). He moved to the USA in 1952 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. Acting assignments were few in Chicago, and he supplemented his income working for British European Airways. After some local area (Illinois) theatre work, he was cast in the NY company of "The Killing of Sister George," and then in "Funny Girl." Moving to Los Angeles in 1966, he appeared in the film version of "Funny Girl" and others, most notably as The Purser in L'aventure du Poséidon (1972). He toured and co-starred in national companies of "Camelot" and "My Fair Lady". Mr. Webster possessed a beautiful and powerful singing voice that was little used in his film and television appearances. He is perhaps best remembered by television fans as a regular cast member in the TV series Soap (1977). An avid Bridge player, he held Master Points and was often in Bridge tournaments. Always fighting a weight problem, he succumbed to heart failure December 1, 1991, at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. - IMDb Mini Biography

Filmography

That Man Bolt

1973

As Griffiths

Only When I Laugh

1981

As Tom

Poor Devil

1973

As Blackbeard

Time After Time

1979

As McKay

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

1970

As Prosecuting Attorney

Reward

1980

As Sherrill

Vampire

1979

As Selby

The Poseidon Adventure

1972

As Purser

Funny Lady

1975

As Crazy Quilt Director

Three on a Date

1978

As Mr. Plews

Heaven Can Wait

1978

As Waiter (uncredited)

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