Will Lyman

Acting

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 20, 1948

Birth Place: Burlington, Vermont, USA

About Will Lyman

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.

Best Will Lyman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Will Lyman's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera (1985) movie poster

★10.0

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera — The creative processes of avant-garde composer Philip Glass and progressive director/designer Robert Wilson are examined

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

1985•Documentary

★10.0

★10.0

Children of Ukraine — FRONTLINE examines how thousands of Ukrainian children have been taken and held in Russian-controlled territory since Ru

Children of Ukraine

2024•Documentary

★10.0

★10.0

The Age of AIDS — After a quarter-century of political denial and social stigma, of stunning scientific breakthroughs, bitter policy battl

The Age of AIDS

2006•Documentary

★9.0

Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown (2012) movie poster

★9.0

Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown — A devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011 triggering a crisis inside the Fukushima Daiichi nuc

Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown

2012•Documentary

★9.0

★9.0

Democracy on Trial — FRONTLINE investigates the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election lo

Democracy on Trial

2024•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Will Lyman.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Trump's Power & the Rule of Law	Narrator (voice over)	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	The Electric State	Documentary Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2024	Aftermath	Joe Kozak	Average	Similar →
2024	The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump	Self - Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	Children of Ukraine	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	Democracy on Trial	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Lies, Politics and Democracy	Self - Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2021	Shots Fired	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2021	Boeing's Fatal Flaw	Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Christmas on Ice	Mayor Greenwood	Hit	Similar →
2020	The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2020	Once Upon a Time in Iraq	Self - Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	UN Sex Abuse Scandal	Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Life on Parole	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2017	Divided States of America	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2017	Frontline: President Trump	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2016	Saudi Arabia Uncovered	Self - Narrator (voice)	Average	Similar →
2016	Netanyahu at War	Self (narrator)	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Losing Iraq	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	United States of Secrets (Part Two): Privacy Lost	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Prison State	Himself - Narrator (Voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Generation Like	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2013	League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis	Himself - Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	The Other Guys	Frontline Narration App	Average	Similar →
2009	The Boneyard	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Young & Restless in China	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Iron Man	Award Ceremony Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Little Children	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2006	The Age of AIDS	Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Our Fathers	Wilson Rogers Jr.	Average	Similar →
2004	The Secret History of the Credit Card	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2003	Mystic River	FBI Agent Birden	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
1999	Michael Jordan: His Airness	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
1998	The Siege	FBI Director	Average	Similar →
1998	Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'	Self - Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1998	A Perfect Murder	Jason Gates	Hit	Similar →
1997	Floating	Van's Father	Average	Similar →
1996	The Crucible	Isaiah Goodkind	Hit	Similar →
1996	NBA at 50	Self - Narrator	Average	Similar →
1996	Welcome to the Dollhouse	Mr. Edwards	Hit	Similar →
1995	The Search for Satan	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1993	The Mysterious Career of Lee Harvey Oswald	Narrator (voice) (US version, Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?)	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	Crossbow: The Movie	William Tell	Hit	Similar →
1985	Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera	narrator (himself)	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	The Mind of a Murderer: Part 1	Narrator	Hit	Similar →

Will Lyman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Will Lyman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Will Lyman is "Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Will Lyman acted in?

Will Lyman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Will Lyman?

Other notable films include "Children of Ukraine", "The Age of AIDS", and "Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown".