
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.

Iron Man
2008 · as Award Ceremony Narrator (voice)

The Electric State
2025 · as Documentary Narrator (voice)

Mystic River
2003 · as FBI Agent Birden

The Other Guys
2010 · as Frontline Narration App

Little Children
2006 · as Narrator (voice)

The Siege
1998 · as FBI Director

A Perfect Murder
1998 · as Jason Gates

The Crucible
1996 · as Isaiah Goodkind

Welcome to the Dollhouse
1996 · as Mr. Edwards

Aftermath
2024 · as Joe Kozak

Mother/Android
2021 · as Captain

American Meltdown
2004 · as Homeland Chief Utley

Fierce People
2006 · as Documentary Narrator (voice)

Celtic Pride
1996 · as Rich Man

Our Fathers
2005 · as Wilson Rogers Jr.

What Doesn't Kill You
2008 · as Sully

Floating
1997 · as Van's Father

The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
2024 · as Self - Narrator (voice)