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William Sadler began his acting career in New York theatres, appearing... moreTrivia:
Was featured as "The Grim Reaper" in both Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) and "Tales from the Crypt" (1989). moreAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
(39 articles)
[DVD Review] The Hills Run Red (From JustPressPlay. 8 October 2009)
Review: The Hills Run Red
(From Cinematical. 6 October 2009, 7:18 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Bill SadlerUS TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 12:40 AM | TMC | The Mist | more |
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1. | Melvin Smarty (filming) (2010) | Bob | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Beyond All Boundaries (2009) | (voice) Lt. Colonel Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Last Day of Summer (2009) | Mr. Crolick | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | "Criminal Minds" (2005) | Ray Finnegan (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 8.3 (8,359) |
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5. | Shadowheart (2009) (V) | Thomas Conners | 2009 | - | 4.7 (155) |
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6. | The Hills Run Red (2009) | Concannon | 2009 | - | 5.6 (1,095) |
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7. | Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009) (TV) | Gino Fish | 2009 | - | 7.0 (404) |
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8. | Stream (2009) | Dr. Shelby | 2009 | - | 5.9 (11) |
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9. | Silent But Deadly (post-production) (2009) | John Capper | 2009 | - | - |
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10. | "The Pacific" (completed) (2009) | Lieutenant General Lewis 'Chesty' Burwell Puller | 2009 | - | - |
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11. | Jesse Stone: No Remorse (post-production) (2009) (TV) | Gino Fish | 2009 | - | - |
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12. | Red & Blue Marbles (post-production) (2009) | John | 2009 | - | - |
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13. | "Fringe" (2008) | Doctor Sumner (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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14. | Eagle Eye (2008) | Jerry's Dad | 2008 | $173M | 6.7 (44,516) |
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15. | The Bourne Conspiracy (2008) (VG) | (voice) (as Bill Sadler) Alexander Conklin | 2008 | - | 7.9 (87) |
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16. | "Medium" (2005) | John Edgemont (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 7.6 (56) |
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17. | The Mist (2007) | Jim | 2007 | - | 7.4 (67,079) |
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18. | August Rush (2007) | Thomas Novacek | 2007 | - | 7.5 (24,081) |
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19. | "Traveler" (2007) | Carlton Fog (7 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.3 (799) |
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20. | Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007) (TV) | Gino Fish | 2007 | - | 7.1 (595) |
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21. | "The Black Donnellys" (2007) | Munst (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.7 (2,251) |
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22. | "Numb3rs" (2005) | J. Everett Tuttle (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.4 (5,668) |
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23. | A New Wave (2007) | Mr. Dewitt | 2007 | - | 4.0 (170) |
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24. | The Wine Bar (2006) | Bartender | 2006 | - | 7.5 (31) |
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25. | The Path to 9/11 (2006) (TV) | Neil Herman | 2006 | - | 6.2 (2,339) |
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26. | Premium (2006) | Cole Carter | 2006 | - | 5.5 (299) |
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27. | Jimmy and Judy (2006) | Uncle Rodney | 2006 | - | 5.7 (828) |
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28. | "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000) | Red Cooper (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.5 (17,424) |
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29. | Mr. Gibb (2006) | Honest Phil Palmer | 2006 | - | 4.9 (514) |
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30. | Unspoken (2006/I) | Dad | 2006 | - | 2.7 (50) |
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31. | Confess (2005) | Roger Lampert | 2005 | - | 5.7 (208) |
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32. | "Law & Order" (1990) | Kevin Drucker (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.2 (4,482) |
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33. | Devour (2005) | Ivan Reisz | 2005 | - | 4.8 (2,052) |
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34. | "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" (2005) | Paul Rice (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 6.4 (331) |
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35. | "Tru Calling" (2003) | Travis (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.1 (3,592) |
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36. | "Third Watch" (1999) | Scotty Murray (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.2 (2,155) |
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37. | Purple Heart (2005) | Colonel Allen | 2005 | - | 7.5 (21) |
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38. | "JAG" (1995) | Saul Wainright (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 6.6 (2,701) |
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39. | Kinsey (2004) | Kenneth Braun | 2004 | - | 7.3 (18,545) |
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40. | "Wonderfalls" (2004) | Darrin Tyler (14 episodes, 2004) | 2004 | - | 8.9 (3,914) |
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41. | The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) | Abe | 2003 | - | 6.1 (2,383) |
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42. | "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001) | Kyle Devlin (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 8.7 (21) |
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43. | "Ed" (2000) | Lee Leetch (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 8.0 (2,227) |
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44. | "Roswell" (1999) | Sheriff Jim Valenti (58 episodes, 1999-2002) | 2002 | - | 8.0 (4,671) |
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45. | Another Life (2002/I) | Man | 2002 | - | 6.0 (48) |
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46. | Skippy (2001) | Ringo | 2001 | - | 3.4 (129) |
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47. | Witness Protection (1999) (TV) | Sharp | 1999 | - | 6.2 (865) |
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48. | The Green Mile (1999) | Klaus Detterick | 1999 | $269M | 8.3 (173,783) |
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49. | Stealth Fighter (1999) | Adm. Frank Peterson | 1999 | - | 3.8 (470) |
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50. | "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) | Sloan (3 episodes, 1998-1999) | 1999 | - | 8.1 (6,983) |
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51. | Reach the Rock (1998) | Quinn | 1998 | - | 6.6 (525) |
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52. | Disturbing Behavior (1998) | Dorian Newberry | 1998 | - | 5.1 (8,787) |
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53. | Ambushed (1998) | Jim Natter | 1998 | - | 5.8 (338) |
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54. | RocketMan (1997) | 'Wild Bill' Overbeck | 1997 | - | 5.3 (3,714) |
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55. | "Poltergeist: The Legacy" (1996) | Shamus Bloom (2 episodes, 1996-1997) | 1997 | - | 6.7 (423) |
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56. | Solo (1996) | Colonel Frank Madden/Improved Solo | 1996 | - | 3.6 (1,739) |
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57. | Bordello of Blood (1996) | The Mummy | 1996 | - | 4.8 (4,909) |
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58. | "The Outer Limits" (1995) | Frank Hellner (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 7.9 (2,120) |
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59. | Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) | Brayker | 1995 | - | 6.4 (5,878) |
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60. | The Omen (1995) (TV) | Dr. Linus | 1995 | - | 2.9 (57) |
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61. | "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) | Niles Talbot / The Grim Reaper (2 episodes, 1989-1994) | 1994 | - | 8.1 (3,385) |
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62. | The Shawshank Redemption (1994) | Heywood | 1994 | $59.8M | 9.2 (453,269) |
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63. | Roadracers (1994) (TV) | Sarge | 1994 | - | 6.4 (907) |
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64. | "Rebel Highway" (1994) | Sarge (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 6.2 (17) |
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65. | Bermuda Grace (1994) (TV) | Sam Grace | 1994 | - | 4.7 (51) |
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66. | Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993) (TV) | Anatole | 1993 | - | 5.9 (91) |
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67. | Freaked (1993) | Dick Brian | 1993 | - | 5.3 (2,700) |
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68. | Night Driving (1993) (TV) | Eddy | 1993 | - | 4.3 (8) |
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69. | Trespass (1992) | Don | 1992 | - | 6.0 (3,478) |
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70. | Two-Fisted Tales (1992) (TV) | Mr. Rush (Presenter) | 1992 | - | 5.9 (255) |
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71. | Rush (1991) | Monroe | 1991 | - | 6.4 (3,044) |
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72. | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) | Grim Reaper | 1991 | - | 5.8 (18,677) |
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73. | Tagget (1991) (TV) | Yuri Chelenkoff | 1991 | - | 5.5 (43) |
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74. | The Last to Go (1991) (TV) | Treat | 1991 | - | 6.6 (32) |
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75. | The Face of Fear (1990) (TV) | Anthony Prine | 1990 | - | 5.5 (102) |
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76. | The Hot Spot (1990) | Frank Sutton | 1990 | - | 6.2 (3,891) |
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77. | Die Hard 2 (1990) | Col. Stuart | 1990 | $238M | 7.0 (71,948) |
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78. | Hard to Kill (1990) | (as Bill Sadler) Senator Vernon Trent | 1990 | - | 5.1 (8,213) |
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79. | "Dear John" (1988) | Ben / Ken (2 episodes, 1988-1989) | 1989 | - | 7.0 (187) |
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80. | K-9 (1989) | (as Bill Sadler) Salesman Don | 1989 | - | 5.5 (5,736) |
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81. | "Gideon Oliver" (1989) | Franklin Finney (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 5.9 (15) |
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82. | "Hard Time on Planet Earth" (1989) | Officer Rollman (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.5 (75) |
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83. | "Murphy Brown" (1988) | Colonel Fitzpatrick (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.1 (1,112) |
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84. | Unconquered (1989) (TV) | 1989 | - | 6.2 (83) | |
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85. | "Hooperman" (1987) | Lanny Hardin (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.2 (91) |
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86. | "Roseanne" (1988) | Dwight (2 episodes, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.5 (5,122) |
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87. | "Cadets" (1988) | (as Bill Sadler) Colonel Tom Sturdivant | 1988 | - | - |
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88. | "St. Elsewhere" (1982) | (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.9 (673) |
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89. | "In the Heat of the Night" (1988) | Ritchie Epman (2 episodes, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.6 (334) |
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90. | "Private Eye" (1987) | Lieutenant Charlie Fontana (7 episodes, 1987-1988) | 1988 | - | 6.3 (16) |
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91. | "Tour of Duty" (1987) | Major Rigby (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 8.6 (897) |
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92. | Project X (1987) | (as Bill Sadler) Dr. Carroll | 1987 | - | 5.7 (3,746) |
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93. | Private Eye (1987) (TV) | Charlie Fontana | 1987 | - | 8.0 (43) |
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94. | "The Equalizer" (1985) | Rick Dillon aka, Kevin Moore (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 7.6 (667) |
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95. | Off Beat (1986) | (as Bill Sadler) Dickson | 1986 | - | 4.9 (428) |
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96. | "Assaulted Nuts" (1985) | Various | 1985 | - | 6.2 (9) |
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97. | "Newhart" (1982) | Guest (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 8.1 (668) |
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98. | Hanky Panky (1982) | Hotel Clerk | 1982 | - | 5.3 (765) |
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99. | The Neighborhood (1982) (TV) | 1982 | - | 5.2 (23) | |
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100. | "Nurse" (1981) | Dr. George Bradford (1 episode, 1981) | 1981 | - | 7.4 (11) |
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101. | Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) (TV) | Joey | 1981 | - | 5.5 (21) |
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102. | The Great Wallendas (1978) (TV) | Dieter Schmidt | 1978 | - | 6.2 (41) |
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103. | "The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People" (1973) | (1 episode, 1977) | 1977 | - | - |
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1. | "Roswell" (1999) | (3 episodes, 2001-2002) | 2002 | - | 8.0 (4,671) |
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2. | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) | ("THE REAPER RAP") | 1991 | - | 5.8 (18,677) |
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1. | "Roswell" (1999) | (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 8.0 (4,671) |
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1. | When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008) (V) | (special thanks) | 2008 | - | 6.9 (9) |
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2. | Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile' (2006) (V) | (special thanks) | 2006 | - | 6.9 (22) |
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1. | Char·ac·ter: The Interviews (post-production) (2010) (V) | Himself | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008) (V) | Himself | 2008 | - | 6.9 (9) |
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3. | Abandoned in the Arctic (2007) | (voice) Adolphus Greely | 2007 | - | - |
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4. | The Kinsey Report: Sex on Film (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.2 (30) |
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5. | Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at 'The Shawshank Redemption' (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 7.5 (46) |
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6. | "Project Greenlight 2" (2003) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 2003 | - | 6.8 (62) |
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7. | Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature (2001) (TV) | Himself | 2001 | - | 7.1 (141) |
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8. | Walking the Mile (2000) (V) | Himself - 'Klaus Detterick' | 2000 | - | 6.0 (97) |
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9. | A Night to Die for (1995) (TV) | Himself | 1995 | - | 4.4 (21) |
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10. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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11. | Die Harder: The Making of 'Die Hard 2' (1990) (TV) | Himself | 1990 | - | 6.2 (47) |
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Additional Details
Other Works:
Did the voice of "David Dreighton" in the 3-D Audio Book version of Stephen King's "The Mist". morePublicity Listings:
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