William Sylvesterscreen performanceWilliam Sylvester plays Dr. Heywood Floyd in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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FILM POSTER · 2001: A Space Odyssey2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Dr. Heywood Floyd
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Dr. Heywood Floyd appears in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), portrayed by William Sylvester. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1968 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Dr. Heywood Floyd on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1968Main sequence runtime: 2h 29m
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- 01Start here2001: A Space Odyssey
1968 · 2h 29m
Portrayed by William Sylvester · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score91/100MUST WATCH
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Who plays Dr. Heywood Floyd?
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William Sylvesterscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Dr. Heywood Floyd
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