How old is William Daniels?

William Daniels is 98 years old (born March 31, 1927).

Is William Daniels still alive?

Yes, William Daniels is still alive as of 2026, aged 98.

Where is William Daniels from?

William Daniels is from Brooklyn, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is William Daniels?

William Daniels is a Silent Generation, born in 1927.

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William Daniels has spent 81 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in American.

William David Daniels (born March 31, 1927) is an American actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild (1999 to 2001). He is known for his performance as Dustin Hoffman's father in The Graduate (1967), as John Adams in 1776, as Carter Nash in Captain Nice, as Mr. George Feeny in ABC's Boy Meets World, as the voice of KITT in Knight Rider, and as Dr. Mark Craig in St. Elsewhere, for which he won two Emmy Awards.

"William Daniels achieved critical acclaim and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr." — About William Daniels

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Born

Years in career81 years active

March 31st, 1927

Birthplace

Brooklyn, New York, USA

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🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Silent Generation

Career

81 years

Region

North America

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How William Daniels compares to other Actors

🎂William Daniels is 46 years older than the average Actor

Metric	William Daniels	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	99	53	+46 yrs
Career length	81 yrs	~35 yrs	+46 yrs
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Facts about William Daniels

Did you know?

Did you know that despite his iconic voice work as KITT, William Daniels never actually met David Hasselhoff during the original run of Knight Rider?

5 Lesser-known facts

He served as President of the Screen Actors Guild from 1999 to 2001, navigating major industry changes.
He is a twin; his sister, Jacqueline, was born minutes before him on March 31, 1927.
Daniels originally turned down the voice role of KITT, only agreeing after his wife persuaded him to consider it.
He and his wife, Bonnie Bartlett, both won Emmys on the same night in 1986 for their work on "St. Elsewhere."
His acting career began as a child performer in a family vaudeville act, appearing on radio and early television.

Career highlight

William Daniels achieved critical acclaim and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Mark Craig in the groundbreaking medical drama "St. Elsewhere." His nuanced performance as the curmudgeonly but brilliant surgeon became a defining role, showcasing his dramatic range and earning him widespread recognition.

Legacy

Daniels' lasting legacy is cemented by his iconic voice work as KITT and his beloved portrayal of Mr. Feeny, which made him a generational mentor figure. He is remembered as a versatile actor whose career spanned stage, film, and television, influencing multiple entertainment eras.