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Son of a naval officer; born in Portsmouth, VA. Father of one daughter. Enjoys thrill sports, is an avid downhill skier. See full bio »

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William H. Russ
in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
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2013 Magic Hour (post-production)
Bruce Fox
 
2013 Drones (post-production)
General Lawson
 
2013 A Chance of Rain (post-production)
Ed
 
2011-2013 90210 (TV series)
Salty
– Scandal Royale (2013) … Salty
– Rush Hour (2011) … Salty
– Up in Smoke (2011) … Salty
 
2012 Vegas (TV series)
Mert Hayes
– (Il)Legitimate (2012) … Mert Hayes
– Pilot (2012) … Mert Hayes
 
2012 NCIS (TV series)
Philip Wickes
– The Tell (2012) … Philip Wickes
 
2012 Awake (TV series)
Jim Mayhew
– Guilty (2012) … Jim Mayhew
 
2012 Criminal Minds (TV series)
Donald Collins
– A Family Affair (2012) … Donald Collins
 
2012 California Solo
Rusty
 
2011-2012 Home at Last (TV series)
Bob Snow
– Hoops (2012) … Bob Snow
– Sexting (2011) … Bob Snow
– Sad Homeless Dad (2011) … Bob Snow
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Bob Snow
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Bob Snow
See all 6 episodes »
 
2011 Green Guys
Peter Donnelly
 
2011 Home at Last (video short)
Bob
 
2011 Leverage (TV series)
Morris Beck
– The 10 Li'l Grifters Job (2011) … Morris Beck
 
2011 The Defenders (TV series)
EMT Carrick
– Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals (2011) … EMT Carrick
 
2010 1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
Evan
 
2010 The Event (TV series)
Officer Nugent
– Casualties of War (2010) … Officer Nugent
– A Matter of Life and Death (2010) … Officer Nugent
 
2010 Make It or Break It (TV series)
Walter
– At the Edge of the Worlds (2010) … Walter
 
2010 Cold Case (TV series)
Tim Hudson '10
– The Last Drive-In (2010) … Tim Hudson '10
 
2009-2010 The Young and the Restless (TV series)
Tucker McCall
– Episode #1.9322 (2010) … Tucker McCall
– Episode #1.9321 (2010) … Tucker McCall
– Episode #1.9320 (2010) … Tucker McCall
– Episode #1.9318 (2010) … Tucker McCall
– Episode #1.9317 (2010) … Tucker McCall
See all 20 episodes »
 
2009 The Mentalist (TV series)
Dooley Gerber
– Black Gold and Red Blood (2009) … Dooley Gerber
 
2008-2009 The Ex List (TV series)
Jimmy Bloom
– Metro Guy and the Non Ex (2009) … Jimmy Bloom
– The Spark (2009) … Jimmy Bloom
– Flower King (2009) … Jimmy Bloom
– Art Professor (2009) … Jimmy Bloom
– Trustafarian (2009) … Jimmy Bloom
See all 9 episodes »
 
2009 Pawn (short)
Justin Elliot Randolph
 
2009 Gary's Walk
Vernon
 
2009 A Fork in the Road
Detective Ross
 
2005-2008 Boston Legal (TV series)
A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
– Dances with Wolves (2008) … A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
– The Mighty Rogues (2008) … A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
– Attack of the Xenophobes (2007) … A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
– The Bride Wore Blood (2007) … A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
– A Whiff and a Prayer (2005) … A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
 
2008 Wildfire (TV series)
Congressman Dean Nichols
– Friendship/Passion (2008) … Congressman Dean Nichols
– The More Things Change: Part 2 (2008) … Congressman Dean Nichols
– The More Things Change: Part 1 (2008) … Congressman Dean Nichols
 
2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Jonah Quinn
– The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp (2007) … Jonah Quinn
 
2007 Standoff (TV series)
Warren Keegan
– Road Trip (2007) … Warren Keegan
 
2007 Numb3rs (TV series)
Michael Shannon
– Money for Nothing (2007) … Michael Shannon
 
2007 Ghost Whisperer (TV series)
Bill Bristow
– Dead to Rights (2007) … Bill Bristow
 
2007 Demons (TV movie)
Senator Carney
 
2006 Reunion (TV series)
Congress Clark
– 1996 (2006) … Congress Clark
– 1995 (2006) … Congress Clark
 
2006 Just Legal (TV series)
Bartender
– The Bar (2006) … Bartender
 
2006 The Sopranos (TV series)
Paul Calviano
– Moe n' Joe (2006) … Paul Calviano
 
2005 Without a Trace (TV series)
Max Cassidy
– Freefall (2005) … Max Cassidy
 
2005 The West Wing (TV series)
Dan
– Message of the Week (2005) … Dan
 
2004 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Hal Matheson
– I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid (2004) … Hal Matheson
 
2004 JAG (TV series)
Marine General Earl Watson
– This Just in from Baghdad (2004) … Marine General Earl Watson
– Fighting Words (2004) … Marine General Earl Watson
 
2004 CSI: NY (TV series)
Mr. Prescott
– Creatures of the Night (2004) … Mr. Prescott
 
2004 Deadwood (TV series)
Otis Russell
– Sold Under Sin (2004) … Otis Russell
– Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking (2004) … Otis Russell
 
2004 Silver Lake (TV movie)
Phil Patterson
 
2003 Finding John Christmas (TV movie)
Hank McAllister
 
2003 The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (TV series)
Reverend Deeker
– Sleeping Lions (2003) … Reverend Deeker
 
2003 Dragnet (TV series)
Ted Paris
– Redemption (2003) … Ted Paris
 
2003 Mister Sterling (TV series)
Tommy Doyle
– Final Passage (2003) … Tommy Doyle
– Wish List (2003) … Tommy Doyle
– Nothing Personal (2003) … Tommy Doyle
– Human Error (2003) … Tommy Doyle
– Technical Corrections (2003) … Tommy Doyle
See all 9 episodes »
 
2002 Robbery Homicide Division (TV series)
Elliot Ayers
– City of Strivers (2002) … Elliot Ayers
 
2002 MDs (TV series)
James Wiles
– A La Casa (2002) … James Wiles
 
2002 Crossing Jordan (TV series)
D.A. Jack Olson
– There's No Place Like Home (2002) … D.A. Jack Olson
 
2002 The Division (TV series)
Jesse Whalen
– Shelby (2002) … Jesse Whalen
 
2001 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Prof. Thomas North
– Holy of Holies (2001) … Prof. Thomas North
 
2001 Life as a House (uncredited)
 
2001 Buck Naked Arson
Ranger Joe Lightcap
 
2001/I Blackout (TV movie)
David Robbins
 
2000 Level 9 (TV series)
Deputy Director John Colter
– A Price to Pay (2000) … Deputy Director John Colter
 
2000 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Michael Bassett
– Without a Net (2000) … Michael Bassett
– Two's a Crowd (2000) … Michael Bassett
 
1993-2000 Boy Meets World (TV series)
Alan Matthews
– Brave New World: Part 1 (2000) … Alan Matthews
– Brave New World: Part 2 (2000) … Alan Matthews
– Angela's Ashes (2000) … Alan Matthews (credit only)
– As Time Goes By (2000) … Alan Matthews
– Brotherly Shove (2000) … Alan Matthews (credit only)
See all 154 episodes »
 
1999 The Test of Love (TV movie)
Marc Whitman
 
1999 Come On, Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story (TV movie)
Joseph Bonaduce
 
1999 Replacing Dad (TV movie)
George Marsh
 
1999 A Secret Life (TV movie)
Mark Whitman
 
1998 American History X
Dennis Vinyard
 
1997 When Danger Follows You Home
Detective Tyler Barnes
 
1997 Stargate SG-1 (TV series)
Captain Jonas Hanson
– The First Commandment (1997) … Captain Jonas Hanson
 
1997 Night Sins (TV movie)
Sheriff Steiger
 
1996 Nash Bridges (TV series)
'The Monk' / Scott Lamont
– Trackdown (1996) … Scott Lamont/'The Monk'
 
1996 A Husband, a Wife and a Lover (TV movie)
Art Maskin
 
1996 Have You Seen My Son (TV movie)
Van Stein
 
1995 Trail of Tears (TV movie)
David
 
1995 Legend (TV series)
Wild Bill Hickock
– The Life, Death, and Life of Wild Bill Hickock (1995) … Wild Bill Hickock
 
1995 The Marshal (TV series)
Loyal Truscott
– Pilot (1995) … Loyal Truscott
 
1995 Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (TV movie)
Bill West
 
1994 Viper (TV series)
Mr. Townsend
– Pilot (1994) … Mr. Townsend
 
1993 SeaQuest 2032 (TV series)
Rusty Thomas
– Brothers and Sisters (1993) … Rusty Thomas (uncredited)
 
1993 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series)
Coach Jim Doane
– Other Mothers (1993) … Coach Jim Doane
 
1993 The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (TV series)
Jack Randolph
– Socrates' Sister (1993) … Jack Randolph
 
1993 Aspen Extreme
Dave Ritchie
 
1992 Traces of Red
Michael Dobson
 
1992 Middle Ages (TV series)
Terry
 
1992 Sexual Advances (TV movie)
Jack French
 
1992 Drive Like Lightning (TV movie)
Boll Donner
 
1992 Bay City Story (TV movie)
Jim Malone
 
1991 Crazy from the Heart (TV movie)
Dewey Whitcomb
 
1991 The Young Riders (TV series)
– Daisy (1991)
 
1991 Gabriel's Fire (TV series)
Brad Fixx
– Truth and Consequences (1991) … Brad Fixx
 
1990 Pastime
Roy Dean Bream
 
1990 A Promise to Keep (TV movie)
Carl
 
1990 Capital News (TV series)
Redmond Dunne
– Buy Hooker, Bye Crook (1990) … Redmond Dunne
– Blues for Mr. White (1990) … Redmond Dunne
– Finished? Not Dunne (1990) … Redmond Dunne
– Pilot (1990) … Redmond Dunne
– A Man's Home Is His Hassle (1990) … Redmond Dunne
See all 13 episodes »
 
1990 Capital News (TV movie)
Redmond Dunn
 
1988-1990 Wiseguy (TV series)
Roger LoCocco
– Meltdown (1990) … Roger LoCocco
– Let Them Eat Cake (1990) … Roger LoCocco
– Hello Buckwheat (1990) … Roger LoCocco
– Date with an Angel (1988) … Roger LoCocco
– Dirty Little Wars (1988) … Roger LoCocco
See all 14 episodes »
 
1989-1990 Nasty Boys (TV series)
Ben Farlow
– Nasty Boys (Pilot) (1990) … Ben Farlow
– Nasty Boys (Original Pilot) (1989) … Ben Farlow
 
1990 ABC TGIF (TV series)
Alan
 
1989 Nasty Boys (TV movie)
Ben Farlow
 
1989 Disorganized Crime
Nick Bartkowski
 
1988 The Unholy
Luke
 
1988 The Loner (TV movie)
Jake Willis
 
1987 Tour of Duty (TV series)
Sgt. Earl Ray Michaels
– War Lover (1987) … Sgt. Earl Ray Michaels
 
1987 Dead of Winter
Rob Sweeney
 
1986 Wanted: Dead or Alive
Det. Danny Quintz
 
1986 Houston: The Legend of Texas (TV movie)
William Travis
 
1986 Crime Story (TV series)
Det. Wes Connelly
– Pilot (1986) … Det. Wes Connelly
 
1986 Second Serve (TV movie)
Josh
 
1986 Blood & Orchids (TV movie)
Lloyd Murdoch
 
1986 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Patrick O'Casey
– Time Heals: Part 2 (1986) … Patrick O'Casey
– Time Heals: Part 1 (1986) … Patrick O'Casey
 
1985 The Long Hot Summer (TV movie)
Jody Varner
 
1985 Beer
Merle Draggett
 
1985 Command 5 (TV movie)
J.D. Smith
 
1985 Hunter (TV series)
Jack Lachman
– Fire Man (1985) … Jack Lachman
 
1985 Miami Vice (TV series)
Evan Freed
– Evan (1985) … Evan Freed
 
1985 Riptide (TV series)
Mack McPherson
– Polly Want an Explanation (1985) … Mack McPherson
 
1985 MacGruder and Loud (TV series)
Owen
– Cop Killer (1985) … Owen
 
1984 Courage
Sonny
 
1983 The Right Stuff
Slick Goodlin
 
1983 V (TV movie)
Brad
 
1983 Remington Steele (TV series)
Chance McCormick
– Steele's Gold (1983) … Chance McCormick
 
1982 The Dukes of Hazzard (TV series)
Scroggins
– The New Dukes (1982) … Scroggins
 
1982 Rehearsal for Murder (TV movie)
Frank Heller
 
1982 CBS Library (TV series)
Rattlesnake
– Robbers, Rooftops and Witches (1982) … Rattlesnake
 
1982 The Border
Jimbo
 
1981 Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Little Dick Raidler
 
1981 Crisis at Central High (TV movie)
J.O. Powell
 
1980 Cruising
Paul Gaines
 
1979 Just You and Me, Kid
Demesta
 
1978 Another World (TV series)
Burt McGowan
 
1977 Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
Sharon's Brother (as Rusty Russ)
 
Show ShowDirector (3 titles)
2003 Lizzie McGuire (TV series)
– My Dinner with Dig (2003) (as Rusty Russ)
 
2000 Rude Awakening (TV series)
– Judging Billie (2000)
 
1998-2000 Boy Meets World (TV series)
– Seven the Hard Way (2000)
– The War (2000)
– The Honeymooners (1999)
– They're Killing Us (1999)
– The Psychotic Episode (1999)
See all 9 episodes »
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2009 Bum Rap (short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
1988 Miami Vice (TV series)
 
1986 Crime Story (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Rusty Russ

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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[about his 'Wiseguy' character] 15 years later, people still say to me, "How's it going, buckwheat?" See more »

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Married to actress Clare Wren and has a daughter and son. See more »

Nickname:

Rusty See more »

Star Sign:

Libra