Acting
Bill MacDonald
Department: Acting
Biography
Bill MacDonald is a Canadian actor with over 60 credits in film and television, often recognized for his roles in major series like Flashpoint and The Handmaid's Tale. He also played several roles on the series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, including the easily incensed Lieutenant Rowcliff. He is frequently confused with fellow Canadian actor William MacDonald, as both share similar credits and guest-star in similar procedural dramas.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Bill MacDonald
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A History of Violence
2005
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Nightmare Alley
2021
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The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996
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Due South
1994
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Rookie Blue
2010
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La Femme Nikita
1997
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Extreme Measures
1996
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Earth: Final Conflict
1997
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The Corruptor
1999
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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (47 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Deadbolt | Bruno | Movie | 2024 |
 | Hush Little Baby | Richard | Movie | 2024 |
 | My Animal | Dodge | Movie | 2023 |
 | Billy the Kid | Sheriff Brady | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Nightmare Alley | Stanton’s Dad | Movie | 2021 |
 | SurrealEstate | Thomas Rabbitfoot | TV Series | 2021 |
 | Her Story No. 2: Hush Little Baby | Richard | Movie | 2018 |
 | Rookie Blue | Inspector Bill Peck | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Republic of Doyle | Gordie Pittman | TV Series | 2010 |
 | The Marsh | Dr. Wells | Movie | 2006 |
 | A History of Violence | Frank Mulligan | Movie | 2005 |
 | ReGenesis | Dr. Lee | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Word of Honor | John Kelly | Movie | 2003 |
 | Triggermen | Boots | Movie | 2002 |
 | Who Is Cletis Tout? | Detective Delaney | Movie | 2001 |
 | A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Lieutenant Rowcliff | TV Series | 2001 |
| A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Richard Meegan | TV Series | 2001 |
| A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Austin Hough | TV Series | 2001 |
| A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Breslow | TV Series | 2001 |
 | A Glimpse of Hell | NIS Agent Cobb | Movie | 2001 |
 | Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111 | Elliot | Movie | 2000 |
 | One Kill | Col. Sam Doran | Movie | 2000 |
 | Who Killed Atlanta's Children? | B.J. | Movie | 2000 |
 | Mercy | John Beck | Movie | 2000 |
 | At the Mercy of a Stranger | Detective Cahill | Movie | 1999 |
 | Cruel Justice | Haller | Movie | 1999 |
 | Shapeshifter | Gelardis | Movie | 1999 |
 | Half a Dozen Babies | Larry Dilley | Movie | 1999 |
 | The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer | Police Lieutenant | Movie | 1999 |
 | The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer | Police | TV Series | 1999 |
 | The Corruptor | Vince Kirkpatrick | Movie | 1999 |
 | Men with Guns | Becker | Movie | 1998 |
 | Flood: A River's Rampage | Sheriff Watson Dill | Movie | 1997 |
 | Bad to the Bone | Det. Stan Goldstein | Movie | 1997 |
 | Earth: Final Conflict | Det. Mitch Corelli | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Color of Justice | Station Master | Movie | 1997 |
 | Booty Call | Hold Up Man | Movie | 1997 |
 | La Femme Nikita | Giddion Van Vactor | TV Series | 1997 |
 | The Long Kiss Goodnight | Hostage Agent | Movie | 1996 |
 | Extreme Measures | Det. Stone's Partner | Movie | 1996 |
 | FX: The Series | Gallis | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Closer and Closer | Detective Whitley | Movie | 1996 |
 | Due South | Devereaux | TV Series | 1994 |
| Due South | Kidnapper | TV Series | 1994 |
| Due South | Sam Franklin | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Millennium | FBI Agent Morgue | Movie | 1989 |
 | The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Dr. Allan Gilmour | TV Series | 1985 |