Updated: November 03, 2023

Guy Williams ( born Armand Joseph Catalano ) ( January 14, 1924 - April 30, 1989 ) was an American actor and former fashion model, who played swashbuckling action heroes in the 1950s and 1960s, but never quite achieved movie-star status despite his appearance ( including hazel eyes, 6'3" height, and 190 lb. weight ) and charisma, which helped launch his early successful photographic modeling career.

Among his greatest achievements were the two memorable TV classics: Zorro ( in black and white colorized years later by the Disney enterprise ) and Lost in Space, as the father of the Robinson family. The sci-fi TV program was highly popular, noted for the design of the sleek silver spacesuits, which Guy Williams wore in many publicity photos. His hobbies included: astronomy, chess, music ( mostly classical ), fencing, and tropical fish.