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William Katt

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  • Director
  • Writer
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William Katt
A troubled cop's hunt for a ruthless hacker, who's committing savage violence as he searches for his kidnapped wife.
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Pursuit (2022)
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William Katt was born in Los Angeles, California, USA as William Theodore Katt. He is the son of actress Barbara Hale and actor Bill Williams. He is an actor and director, known for Big Wednesday (1978), The Greatest American Hero (1981), Carrie (1976) and The Man from Earth (2007). He has been married to Danielle Hirsch since April 10, 1993. They have two children. He was previously married to Deborah Kahane.
BornFebruary 16, 1951
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BornFebruary 16, 1951
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination

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Sissy Spacek, William Katt, and P.J. Soles in Carrie (1976)
Sissy Spacek and William Katt in Carrie (1976)
Sissy Spacek and William Katt in Carrie (1976)
Sissy Spacek and William Katt in Carrie (1976)
Sissy Spacek and William Katt in Carrie (1976)
William Katt in Carrie (1976)
Anne Baxter and William Katt in The Late Liz (1971)
William Katt in The Greatest American Hero (1981)
William Katt and Robert Culp in The Greatest American Hero (1981)
William Katt in Distant Cousins (1993)
William Katt and Mel Harris in Distant Cousins (1993)
Marg Helgenberger, William Katt, David Keith, and Brian Bonsall in Distant Cousins (1993)

Known for

The Man from Earth (2007)
The Man from Earth
7.9
  • Art
  • 2007
Sissy Spacek in Carrie (1976)
Carrie
7.4
  • Tommy Ross
  • 1976
House (1985)
House
6.1
  • Roger Cobb
  • 1985
The Greatest American Hero (1981)
The Greatest American Hero
7.3
TV Series
  • Ralph Hinkley

Credits

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Actor

  • When We Get There
    • Bob
    • Post-production
  • Pursuit (2022)
    Pursuit
    • Taye Biggs
    • 2022
  • Overrun (2021)
    Overrun
    • Detective Ed Dobbs
    • 2021
  • The Indie Escape Network (2021)
    The Indie Escape Network
    • (2021)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Ryan Phillippe and Casper Van Dien in The 2nd (2020)
    The 2nd
    • Senator Bob Jeffers
    • 2020
  • The Christmas High Note (2020)
    The Christmas High Note
    • Dr. Dennis Carter
    • TV Movie
    • 2020
  • Celebrity Biograph Channel on YouTube (2017)
    Celebrity Biograph Channel on YouTube
    • Guest
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Peter Bogdanovich, John Huston, and Susan Strasberg in The Other Side of the Wind (2018)
    The Other Side of the Wind
    • Man in Bathroom Stall
    • 2018
  • Rosa Blasi, Chris Tallman, Audrey Whitby, Diego Velazquez, Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, and Addison Riecke in The Thundermans (2013)
    The Thundermans
    • Pop Pop
    • Sergeant Thunder
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
    Supergirl
    • Minister
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Richard Riehle and Ben Solenberger in See Ya (2017)
    See Ya
    • Mr. Rumson
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • The Man from Earth: Holocene (2017)
    The Man from Earth: Holocene
    • Dr. Art Jenkins
    • 2017
  • Subterranea (2015)
    Subterranea
    • Mockenrue
    • 2015
  • Rick's Parking (2014)
    Rick's Parking
    • Rick
    • TV Movie
    • 2014
  • The Unwanted (2014)
    The Unwanted
    • Troy
    • 2014
  • The Secret Lives of Dorks (2013)
    The Secret Lives of Dorks
    • Mr. Thomas Gibson
    • 2013

Director

  • Travelers
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2013
  • River's End (2005)
    River's End
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Clean and Narrow (2000)
    Clean and Narrow
    • Director
    • 2000

Writer

  • Descendant (2003)
    Descendant
    • written by
    • 2003
  • Clean and Narrow (2000)
    Clean and Narrow
    • writer
    • 2000
  • Blade Boxer (1997)
    Blade Boxer
    • screenplay by
    • Video
    • 1997

Videos28

The Secret Lives of Dorks
Clip 2:03
The Secret Lives of Dorks
The Greatest American Hero: Season Two
Clip 2:00
The Greatest American Hero: Season Two
The Greatest American Hero: Season Two
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The Greatest American Hero: Season Two
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Official Trailer
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Trailer 1:47
Official Trailer
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Trailer 2:52
Official Trailer
Trailer for Earthling
Trailer 1:21
Trailer for Earthling
Pursuit
Trailer 2:06
Pursuit

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Bill Katt
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • February 16, 1951
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Danielle Amy HirschApril 10, 1993 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Clayton Alexander Katt
  • Parents
      Barbara Hale Katt
  • Relatives
      Jody Katt(Sibling)
  • Other works
    He sings the leading role ("Golo" / "Michael Bramleigh") on the Nonesuch Records recording of George Gershwin's and Ira Gershwin''s "Pardon My English".
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews
    • 6 Pictorials
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Male

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  • Trivia
    Lookalike son of Bill Williams, who starred as Kit Carson in The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951), and mother Barbara Hale. Brother of Jody Katt (b. 1947) and Juanita Katt (b. 1953).
  • Quotes
    When I play a good guy, I try to explore them and figure out what shapes them and makes them interesting. When I'm playing a bad guy, I try to explore everything that makes them good. No one ever really thinks that they're a bad guy.

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