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William Devane, the movie and television actor, was born in Albany, New York, the son of Joseph Devane, who served as Franklin D. Roosevelt's chauffeur when he was Governor of New York. After graduating from New York City's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he appeared on-stage. He finally made his Broadway debut in "The Watering Place" with ...
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Actor (124 credits)
Actor (124 credits)
2015-2016
The Grinder
(TV Series)
Dean Sanderson Sr.
Dean Sanderson Sr.
- Full Circle
(2016)
... Dean Sanderson Sr.
- Divergence
(2016)
... Dean Sanderson Sr.
- For the People
(2016)
... Dean Sanderson Sr.
- A System on Trial
(2016)
... Dean Sanderson Sr.
- Genesis
(2016)
... Dean Sanderson Sr.
2014
24: Live Another Day
(TV Mini-Series)
President James Heller
President James Heller
- 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
(2014)
... President James Heller
- 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
(2014)
... President James Heller
- 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
(2014)
... President James Heller
- 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
(2014)
... President James Heller
- 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
(2014)
... President James Heller
2012
Revenge
(TV Series)
Edward Grayson
Edward Grayson
- Chaos
(2012)
... Edward Grayson
- Perception
(2012)
... Edward Grayson
2010
King of the Hill
(TV Series)
Chuck Garrison
Chuck Garrison
- The Honeymooners
(2010)
... Chuck Garrison (voice)
2005-2007
24
(TV Series)
James Heller
James Heller
- Day 6: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
(2007)
... James Heller
- Day 6: 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
(2007)
... James Heller
- Day 5: 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
(2006)
... James Heller
- Day 5: 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
(2006)
... James Heller
- Day 5: 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
(2006)
... James Heller
2006-2007
What About Brian
(TV Series)
Michael Davis / Michael O'Hara
Michael Davis / Michael O'Hara
- What About the Tangled Web...
(2007)
... Michael Davis
- What About True Confessions?
(2006)
... Michael Davis
- What About Secrets...
(2006)
... Michael Davis
- What About What Was Supposed to Be...
(2006)
... Michael Davis
- What About Angelo's Ashes...
(2006)
... Michael O'Hara
2006
Crumbs
(TV Series)
Billy Crumb
Billy Crumb
- Tennis Any Crumb?
(2006)
... Billy Crumb
- Maybe I'm Tony Randall
(2006)
... Billy Crumb
- Sleeping with the Enemies
(2006)
... Billy Crumb
- Six Feet Blunder
(2006)
... Billy Crumb
- Jody Crumb, Superstar
(2006)
... Billy Crumb
2004
Stargate SG-1
(TV Series)
President Henry Hayes
President Henry Hayes
- Lost City: Part 2
(2004)
... President Henry Hayes
- Lost City: Part 1
(2004)
... President Henry Hayes
- Inauguration
(2004)
... President Henry Hayes
2003
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Secretary of State Lewis Berryhill
Secretary of State Lewis Berryhill
- Jefferson Lives
(2003)
... Secretary of State Lewis Berryhill
- The Dogs of War
(2003)
... Secretary of State Lewis Berryhill
2000
The Michael Richards Show
(TV Series)
Brady McKay
Brady McKay
- The Consultant
(2000)
... Brady McKay
- USA Toy
(2000)
... Brady McKay
- It's Only Personal
(2000)
... Brady McKay
- The Nursing Home
(2000)
... Brady McKay
- The Identity Loan
(2000)
... Brady McKay
1997-1999
Early Edition
(TV Series)
Bernie Hobson
Bernie Hobson
- Duck Day Afternoon
(1999)
... Bernie Hobson
- Home Groan
(1999)
... Bernie Hobson
- Don't Walk Away, Renee
(1998)
... Bernie Hobson
- The Fourth Carpathian
(1998)
... Bernie Hobson
- Dad
(1997)
... Bernie Hobson
1999
Turks
(TV Series)
Sergeant Joseph Turk
Sergeant Joseph Turk
- Live, Love, Lose and Learn
(1999)
... Sergeant Joseph Turk
- Shades of Gray
(1999)
... Sergeant Joseph Turk
- Overkill
(1999)
... Sergeant Joseph Turk
- Siege
(1999)
... Sergeant Joseph Turk
- Fathers & Sins
(1999)
... Sergeant Joseph Turk
1997
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
(TV Mini-Series)
Gregory Sumner
Gregory Sumner
- Part 2
(1997)
... Gregory Sumner
- Part 1
(1997)
... Gregory Sumner
1995
The Monroes
(TV Series)
John Monroe
John Monroe
- Bottom's Up
(1995)
... John Monroe
- Emission Control
(1995)
... John Monroe
- Educating Billy
(1995)
... John Monroe
- Triple Cross
(1995)
... John Monroe
- Pilot Episode
(1995)
... John Monroe
1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Al Capone
Al Capone
- That Old Gang of Mine
(1994)
... Al Capone
1993-1994
Phenom
(TV Series)
Lou Del La Rosa / Lou Della Rosa
Lou Del La Rosa / Lou Della Rosa
- Strictly Lunchroom
(1994)
... Lou Del La Rosa (uncredited)
- Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'
(1994)
... Lou Del La Rosa (uncredited)
- It's a Wonderful Mid-Life Crisis
(1994)
... Lou Del La Rosa (uncredited)
- Angela's Fifteen Minutes
(1994)
... Lou Del La Rosa
- Dianne's Young Buck
(1994)
... Lou Del La Rosa (uncredited)
1983-1993
Knots Landing
(TV Series)
Gregory Sumner / Greg Sumner
Gregory Sumner / Greg Sumner
- Just Like Old Times: Part 2
(1993)
... Gregory Sumner
- Just Like Old Times: Part 1
(1993)
... Gregory Sumner
- Day of the Assassin
(1993)
... Gregory Sumner
- My Kingdom for a Horse
(1993)
... Gregory Sumner
- Hints and Evasions
(1993)
... Gregory Sumner (credit only)
1991
A Woman Named Jackie
(TV Mini-Series)
Black Jack Bouvier
Black Jack Bouvier
- The Onassis Years
(1991)
... Black Jack Bouvier
- The Kennedy Years
(1991)
... Black Jack Bouvier
- The Bouvier Years
(1991)
... Black Jack Bouvier
1980
From Here to Eternity
(TV Series)
Master Sgt. Milt Warden
Master Sgt. Milt Warden
- Revenge
(1980)
... Master Sgt. Milt Warden
- Aftermath
(1980)
... Master Sgt. Milt Warden
- Secrets
(1980)
... Master Sgt. Milt Warden
- Homecoming
(1980)
... Master Sgt. Milt Warden
- Crossroads
(1980)
... Master Sgt. Milt Warden
1979
From Here to Eternity
(TV Mini-Series)
Sgt. Milt Warden
Sgt. Milt Warden
- Part III
(1979)
... Sgt. Milt Warden
- Part II
(1979)
... Sgt. Milt Warden
- Part I
(1979)
... Sgt. Milt Warden
1970-1973
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Dr. Ray Waltham
Dr. Ray Waltham
- Nightmare
(1973)
... Dr. Ray Waltham
- Gladiator
(1972)
... Dr. Ray Waltham
- Ghetto Clinic
(1970)
... Dr. Ray Waltham
1972-1973
Ironside
(TV Series)
Smiley / Al Chambers
Smiley / Al Chambers
- Downhill All the Way
(1973)
... Smiley
- Riddle Me Death
(1972)
... Al Chambers
1971
A Change in the Wind
(as Bill Devane)
1970
The Interns
(TV Series)
William Hauser
William Hauser
- An Afternoon in the Fall
(1970)
... William Hauser (as William De Vane)
1967-1969
N.Y.P.D.
(TV Series)
John / William Laney
John / William Laney
- Candy Man: Part 2
(1969)
... John
- Candy Man: Part 1
(1969)
... John
- The Screaming Woman
(1967)
... William Laney
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Writer (3 credits)
Writer (3 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (35 credits)
Self (35 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He co-starred in an unsold sitcom pilot called Shirts/Skins (1974), which was based on the successful TV movie, of the previous year, called Shirts/Skins (1973). The pilot was never aired. See more »Alternate Names:
William De Vane | Bill Devane | William J. DevaneHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on Robert Redford] I can't stand around like Redford. I'm not that narcissistic. Not that photogenic, either. See more »Trivia:
Enjoys horseback riding. Is an avid polo player and has won many awards for it. Is a fly-fisher. See more »Trademark:
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BillyStar Sign:
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