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William Sadler (I)
William Thomas Sadler was born on April 13, 1950 in Buffalo, New York, to Jane and William Sadler. He began his acting career in New York theaters, appearing in more than 75 productions over the course of 12 years. His roles included that of Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey in Neil Simon's Tony Award winning play "Biloxi Blues". He is best remembered for his ...
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"The Sinner" star talks us through his arc in the show's just-finished Season 2.
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Actor (169 credits)
Actor (169 credits)
2019
Central Park Five
(TV Mini-Series) (filming)
Michael Sheehan
Michael Sheehan
- Episode #1.4
(2019)
... Michael Sheehan
- Episode #1.3
(2019)
... Michael Sheehan
- Episode #1.2
(2019)
... Michael Sheehan
- Episode #1.1
(2019)
... Michael Sheehan
2017-2018
Power
(TV Series)
Tony Teresi
Tony Teresi
- When This Is Over
(2018)
... Tony Teresi (credit only)
- There's a Snitch Among Us
(2018)
... Tony Teresi
- A Friend of the Family
(2018)
... Tony Teresi
- The Devil Inside
(2018)
... Tony Teresi
- A Changed Man?
(2018)
... Tony Teresi
2018
Our Cartoon President
(TV Series)
General Kelly / Jeff Sessions / Mitch McConnell / ...
General Kelly / Jeff Sessions / Mitch McConnell / ...
- Militarization
(2018)
... General Kelly (voice)
- Civil War
(2018)
... General Kelly / Jeff Sessions (voice)
- The Wall
(2018)
... General Kelly / Jeff Sessions (voice)
- The Senior Vote
(2018)
... General Kelly / Jeff Sessions / Mich McConnell (voice)
- Mueller Probe
(2018)
... Jeff Sessions / General Kelly / Narrator (voice)
2017
Day 5
(TV Series)
Bob
Bob
- Apnea
(2017)
... Bob
- Parasomnia
(2017)
... Bob
- Sleepwalkers
(2017)
... Bob
- Circadian Rhythms
(2017)
... Bob
2013-2017
The Blacklist
(TV Series)
Sam Milhoan
Sam Milhoan
- Requiem
(2017)
... Sam Milhoan
- Anslo Garrick (No. 16)
(2013)
... Sam Milhoan (uncredited)
- General Ludd (No. 109)
(2013)
... Sam Milhoan
2016
Berlin Station
(TV Series)
Clay Williams
Clay Williams
- Oratorio Berlin
(2016)
... Clay Williams
- Thomas Shaw
(2016)
... Clay Williams
- False Negative
(2016)
... Clay Williams
- Proof of Life
(2016)
... Clay Williams
2016
WHIH News Front
(TV Mini-Series)
President Ellis
President Ellis
- WHIH Breaking News: Attack in Lagos
(2016)
... President Ellis
- WHIH Newsfront Exclusive: President Ellis Discusses the Avengers
(2016)
... President Ellis
2015-2016
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(TV Series)
President Ellis
President Ellis
- Parting Shot
(2016)
... President Ellis
- Bouncing Back
(2016)
... President Ellis
- Laws of Nature
(2015)
... President Ellis
2014-2015
Madam Secretary
(TV Series)
George
George
- There But for the Grace of God
(2015)
... George
- Pilot
(2014)
... George
2010-2014
Hawaii Five-0
(TV Series)
Jack McGarrett / John McGarrett
Jack McGarrett / John McGarrett
- Ina Paha
(2014)
... Jack McGarrett
- Ho'oilina
(2014)
... John McGarrett
- Hana Lokomaika'i
(2014)
... John McGarrett
- Kupu'eu
(2013)
... John McGarrett (voice, uncredited)
- Hookman
(2013)
... John McGarrett
2014
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
(TV Series)
Big Jim
Big Jim
- The Take
(2014)
... Big Jim
- Boxman
(2014)
... Big Jim
2013
Homeland
(TV Series)
Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins
- Good Night
(2013)
... Michael Higgins
- A Red Wheelbarrow
(2013)
... Michael Higgins
- The Yoga Play
(2013)
... Michael Higgins
2013
Golden Boy
(TV Series)
Police Commissioner Jack Dowdell
Police Commissioner Jack Dowdell
- Next Question
(2013)
... Police Commissioner Jack Dowdell
- Role Models
(2013)
... Police Commissioner Jack Dowdell
2013
666 Park Avenue
(TV Series)
Nate McKenny
Nate McKenny
- Lazarus
(2013)
... Nate McKenny
- The Elysian Fields
(2013)
... Nate McKenny
2012
Damages
(TV Series)
Helmut Torben / McClarenTruth.org's Financier
Helmut Torben / McClarenTruth.org's Financier
- But You Don't Do That Anymore
(2012)
... Helmut Torben
- I Like Your Chair
(2012)
... Helmut Torben
- I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
(2012)
... Helmut Torben
- The Storm's Moving In
(2012)
... Helmut Torben
- I Love You, Mommy
(2012)
... Helmut Torben
2008-2011
Fringe
(TV Series)
Dr. Sumner
Dr. Sumner
- Alone in the World
(2011)
... Dr. Sumner (as Bill Sadler)
- The Equation
(2008)
... Dr. Sumner
2011
Chase
(TV Series)
William Frost
William Frost
- Annie
(2011)
... William Frost
- The Man at the Altar
(2011)
... William Frost
2009-2010
Three Rivers
(TV Series)
Michael Zelasko
Michael Zelasko
- Every Breath You Take
(2010)
... Michael Zelasko
- The Kindness of Strangers
(2009)
... Michael Zelasko
2010
Mercy
(TV Series)
Ret. Col. Nate Ramsey
Ret. Col. Nate Ramsey
- That Crazy Bitch Was Right
(2010)
... Ret. Col. Nate Ramsey
- Too Much Attitude and Not Enough Underwear
(2010)
... Ret. Col. Nate Ramsey
2010
The Pacific
(TV Mini-Series)
Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
- Peleliu Hills
(2010)
... Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
- Melbourne
(2010)
... Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
- Basilone
(2010)
... Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
- Guadalcanal/Leckie
(2010)
... Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller
2007
Traveler
(TV Series)
Carlton Fog
Carlton Fog
- The Exchange
(2007)
... Carlton Fog
- The Trader
(2007)
... Carlton Fog
- The Tells
(2007)
... Carlton Fog
- The Out
(2007)
... Carlton Fog (uncredited)
- New Haven
(2007)
... Carlton Fog
2006
The Path to 9/11
(TV Mini-Series)
Neil Herman
Neil Herman
- Episode #1.2
(2006)
... Neil Herman
- Episode #1.1
(2006)
... Neil Herman
2004
Wonderfalls
(TV Series)
Darrin Tyler
Darrin Tyler
- Unaired Pilot
(2004)
... Darrin Tyler
- Caged Bird
(2004)
... Darrin Tyler
- Totem Mole
(2004)
... Darrin Tyler (credit only)
- Safety Canary
(2004)
... Darrin Tyler (credit only)
- Lovesick Ass
(2004)
... Darrin Tyler (credit only)
1999-2002
Roswell
(TV Series)
Sheriff Jim Valenti / Jim Valenti / Colonel James Cassidy
Sheriff Jim Valenti / Jim Valenti / Colonel James Cassidy
- Graduation
(2002)
... Sheriff Jim Valenti
- Four Aliens and a Baby
(2002)
... Sheriff Jim Valenti
- Crash
(2002)
... Sheriff Jim Valenti (credit only)
- Who Died and Made You King?
(2002)
... Sheriff Jim Valenti (credit only)
- Chant Down Babylon
(2002)
... Sheriff Jim Valenti
1998-1999
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(TV Series)
Sloan
Sloan
- Extreme Measures
(1999)
... Sloan
- Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges
(1999)
... Sloan
- Inquisition
(1998)
... Sloan
1996-1997
Poltergeist: The Legacy
(TV Series)
Shamus Bloom
Shamus Bloom
- The Choice
(1997)
... Shamus Bloom
- The Fifth Sepulcher
(1996)
... Shamus Bloom
1989-1994
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series)
The Grim Reaper / Niles Talbot
The Grim Reaper / Niles Talbot
- The Assassin
(1994)
... The Grim Reaper
- The Man Who Was Death
(1989)
... Niles Talbot (as Bill Sadler)
1988-1989
Dear John
(TV Series)
Ken
Ken
- Friends and Lovers
(1989)
... Ken (as Bill Sadler)
- The Younger Girl
(1988)
... Ken (as Bill Sadler)
1989
Gideon Oliver
(TV Series)
Franklin Finney
Franklin Finney
- By the Waters of Babylon
(1989)
... Franklin Finney
1989
Hard Time on Planet Earth
(TV Series)
Officer Rollman
Officer Rollman
- The Way Home
(1989)
... Officer Rollman (as Bill Sadler)
1989
Murphy Brown
(TV Series)
Colonel Fitzpatrick
Colonel Fitzpatrick
- Off the Job Experience
(1989)
... Colonel Fitzpatrick (as Bill Sadler)
1989
Hooperman
(TV Series)
Lanny Hardin
Lanny Hardin
- Look Homeward, Dirtbag
(1989)
... Lanny Hardin (as Bill Sadler)
1989
Roseanne
(TV Series)
Dwight
Dwight
- Saturday
(1989)
... Dwight
- Dan's Birthday Bash
(1989)
... Dwight (as Bill Sadler)
1988
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Mr. Oppenheimer
Mr. Oppenheimer
- The Abby Singer Show
(1988)
... Mr. Oppenheimer (as Bill Sadler)
1988
In the Heat of the Night
(TV Series)
Ritchie Epman
Ritchie Epman
- Blind Spot: Part 2
(1988)
... Ritchie Epman (as Bill Sadler)
- Blind Spot: Part 1
(1988)
... Ritchie Epman (as Bill Sadler)
1987-1988
Private Eye
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Charlie Fontana / Lietenant Charlie Fontana
Lieutenant Charlie Fontana / Lietenant Charlie Fontana
- Hollywood Confidential
(1988)
... Lieutenant Charlie Fontana (as Bill Sadler)
- High Heels and Silver Wings
(1987)
... Lieutenant Charlie Fontana (as Bill Sadler)
- Light and Shadows
(1987)
... Lieutenant Charlie Fontana (as Bill Sadler)
- Both Sides of the Same Coin
(1987)
... Lieutenant Charlie Fontana (as Bill Sadler)
- Nobody Dies in Chinatown
(1987)
... Lieutenant Charlie Fontana
1986
The Equalizer
(TV Series)
Rick Dillon / Kevin Moore
Rick Dillon / Kevin Moore
- Shades of Darkness
(1986)
... Rick Dillon / Kevin Moore (as Bill Sadler)
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Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (25 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
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Other Works:
: Plays Samuel Clemens in "A Few Stout Individuals" play by John Guare (Signature Theater Company, New York City, New York, USA). See more »Official Sites:
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Bill SadlerHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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[on The Shawshank Redemption (1994)]: Nobody knows what a shawshank is, and redemption sounds religious, so who's going to go see that?Trivia:
The Mist (2007) is not his first experience with the story as he played the main character, David Drayton, in the audio-book version. See more »Trademark:
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