Herbert Lytton Cress (December 9, 1897 – June 26, 1981)[2] was an American film and television actor.

[1] He was known for playing Admiral Reynolds in the American sitcom television series McHale's Navy.

In 1937 he made his film debut in Stolen Holiday, playing the uncredited role of a fashion show photographer.

[4] He later guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Tombstone Territory, Wagon Train, 77 Sunset Strip, Tales of Wells Fargo, Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone, The Deputy and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

[5] Lytton also appeared and co-starred in films such as Marshal of Cedar Rock, Behind the High Wall, Mission Over Korea,[6] The Gallant Hours, The Glass Web,[7] Man of a Thousand Faces and The Cosmic Man (as General Knowland).