William Smith, action star known for his onscreen brawls, dies at 88
Any Which Way You Can (1980).
by Eduardo Medina
(NYT NEWS SERVICE)
.- William Smith, an actor known for his portrayals of villains and his onscreen movie brawls, died Monday in Woodland Hills, California. He was 88.
Smiths wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, said he died at the Motion Picture and Television Funds Country House and Hospital. She did not specify the cause.
While Smith was best known for his roles in action movies like Any Which Way You Can (1980), and television shows including Laredo, Rich Man, Poor Man and Hawaii Five-O, the real action came from his off-screen life.