- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAlexander Austin Willis
- Austin Willis was born on September 30, 1917 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Goldfinger (1964), Firefox (1982) and The Boston Strangler (1968). He was married to Gwen Laforty and Kate Reid. He died on April 4, 2004 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- SpousesGwen Laforty(1984 - April 4, 2004) (his death)Kate Reid(July 13, 1953 - 1962) (divorced, 2 children)
- Originally to have played the role of CIA agent Felix Leiter in Goldfinger (1964), but at the last minute he was given the smaller role of Simmons.
- He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on May 1, 2002 for his services to performing arts in Canada.
- Brother of the late Canadian newscaster J. Frank Willis
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