Will Lyman

May 20, 1948 (age 78) Burlington, Vermont, USA

William Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American actor. Being known for his polished, resonant voice, Lyman has narrated the PBS series Frontline since its second season in 1984 and played William Tell in the action/adventure television series Crossbow.

His titles like Iron Man, A Perfect Murder, and Mother/Android - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/36

Weighted avg: 7.19 /10

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Iron Man

2008April 2008 by Jon Favreau

Minor role as Award Ceremony Narrator (voice)

Minor role as Award Ceremony Narrator (voice)

7.36 Excellent--
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2

A Perfect Murder

1998June 1998 by Andrew Davis

Minor role as Jason Gates

Minor role as Jason Gates

6.15 Good--
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3

Mother/Android

2021December 2021 by Mattson Tomlin

Minor role as Captain

Minor role as Captain

5.28 Okay-
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4

Welcome to the Dollhouse

1996March 1996 by Todd Solondz

Supporting as Mr. Edwards

Supporting as Mr. Edwards

6.64 Good
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5

What Doesn't Kill You

2008December 2008 by Brian Goodman

Supporting as Sully

Supporting as Sully

5.60 Okay
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6

Aftermath

2024September 2024 by Patrick Lussier

Supporting as Joe Kozak

Supporting as Joe Kozak

5.78 Okay+
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7

Christmas on Ice

2020October 2020 by John Stimpson

Supporting as Mayor Greenwood

Supporting as Mayor Greenwood

6.30 Good--
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8

Frontline

Airing since 1983 by David Fanning

Starring as Self - Narrator (voice)

Starring as Self - Narrator (voice)

5.70 Okay+
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9

Celtic Pride

1996April 1996 by Tom DeCerchio

Minor role as Rich Man

Minor role as Rich Man

5.07 Okay--
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10

Michael Jordan: His Airness

1999January 1999 by Larry Weitzman

Lead role as Narrator

Lead role as Narrator

6.20 Good--
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11

Crossbow

1987–1989 by Anthony Horowitz

Lead role as William Tell

Lead role as William Tell

5.87 Okay+
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12

The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden

2020September 2020 by Michael Kirk

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

6.14 Good--
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13

Floating

1997February 1997 by William Roth

Starring as Van's Father

Starring as Van's Father

6.00 Okay++
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14

Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos

2020February 2020 by James Jacoby

Lead role as Narrator

Lead role as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis

2013October 2013 by Michael Kirk

Lead role as Himself - Narrator

Lead role as Himself - Narrator

Needs more reviews
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16

The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump

2024September 2024 by Michael Kirk

Lead role as Self - Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Self - Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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17

The Arborist

2025April 2025 by Andrew Mudge

Starring as Arthur Randolph

Starring as Arthur Randolph

5.51 Okay
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18

Is It Real?

2006–2007

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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19

American Meltdown

2004June 2004 by Jeremiah S. Chechik

Supporting as Homeland Chief Utley

Supporting as Homeland Chief Utley

5.68 Okay+
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20

Generation Like

2014February 2014 by Frank Koughan

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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21

Hull High

1990 by Gil Grant

Lead role as John Deerborn

Lead role as John Deerborn

Needs more reviews
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Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

2025July 2025 by Michael Kirk

Lead role as Narrator (voice over)

Lead role as Narrator (voice over)

Needs more reviews
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23

Our Fathers

2005May 2005 by Dan Curtis

Supporting as Wilson Rogers Jr.

Supporting as Wilson Rogers Jr.

6.01 Okay++
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24

Threat Matrix

2003–2004 by Daniel Voll

Starring as Roger Atkins

Starring as Roger Atkins

Needs more reviews
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25

Crossbow: The Movie

1989January 1989 by George Mihalka

Lead role as William Tell

Lead role as William Tell

Needs more reviews
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Losing Iraq

2014July 2014 by Michael Kirk

Lead role as Narrator

Lead role as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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NBA at 50

1996November 1996 by Joseph Cortina

Starring as Self - Narrator

Starring as Self - Narrator

Needs more reviews
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28

UN Sex Abuse Scandal

2018January 2018 by Angus Macqueen

Starring as Narrator (voice)

Starring as Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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29

Hostile Takeover

1989September 1989 by George Mihalka

Supporting as Smolen

Supporting as Smolen

Needs more reviews
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30

Vietnam: A Television History

1983

Lead role as Narrator

Lead role as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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31

Saudi Arabia Uncovered

2016March 2016 by James Jones

Minor role as Self - Narrator (voice)

Minor role as Self - Narrator (voice)

6.00 Okay++
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32

United States of Conspiracy

2020July 2020 by Michael Kirk

Supporting as Narrator (voice)

Supporting as Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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33

United States of Secrets

2014

Lead role as Narrator

Lead role as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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34

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

2003January 2003 by Bud Greenspan

Minor role as Narrator

Minor role as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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35

The Autumn Heart

1999January 1999 by Steven Maler

Supporting as Doctor

Supporting as Doctor

Needs more reviews
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36

Three Sovereigns for Sarah

1985

Supporting as Rev. Parris

Supporting as Rev. Parris

Needs more reviews