Will Lyman

Known for: Acting
Born: 20 May 1948 (age 78)
Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, USA
TV credits: 19
Films: 142

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.

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All TV19

2022The Power of Big OilNarrator (voice) · 3 episodes
2020AnimaniacsNarrator (voice) · 2 episodes★ 8.4
2006Is It Real?Narrator (voice) · 30 episodes
2005Commander in ChiefTeddy Bridges, Teddy Bridges (uncredited) · 2 episodes★ 7.5
2003Threat MatrixRoger Atkins · 16 episodes
2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentRoger Jameson · 1 episode★ 7.6
2000EdGus McGraw · 1 episode★ 7.7
1999The West WingNarrator (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.3
1996The Ultimate GuideNarrator · 23 episodes
1990Law & Order

Talk shows and appearances (7)

2020America's Great Divide: From Obama to TrumpSelf - Narrator (voice) · 2 episodes
2014United States of SecretsNarrator · 2 episodes
2012Money, Power & Wall StreetSelf - Narrator · 2 episodes
2007Frontline - News WarSelf · 3 episodes
1992Columbus and the Age of DiscoverySelf - Narrator (voice) · 7 episodes
1988American ExperienceSelf - Narrator (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.5
1983FrontlineSelf - Narrator (voice) · 859 episodes★ 6.5

Films (142)

2026Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic LegacyNarrator
2026The Deal: Trump Bukele & The Gangs of El SalvadorNarrator (voice)
2026The War CabinetNarrrator
2026ScammedNarrator
2026American Voices 2026Narrator
2025The Electric StateDocumentary Narrator (voice)
2025The ArboristArthur Randolph
2025Battle for TibetNarrator
2025The Rise of RFK Jr.Narrator
2025Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

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