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William Sadler
Acting

William Sadler

Born 1950-04-13
Buffalo, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

William Thomas Sadler (born April 13, 1950) is an American actor who works in film and television. His television and motion picture roles have included Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller in The Pacific, Luther Sloan in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Sheriff Jim Valenti in Roswell, and—perhaps most notably—the Grim Reaper in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, a role for which he was nominated for, and won, the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, and his role as Colonel Stuart alongside Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2.

Known For

Prominent works featuring William Sadler

The Shawshank Redemption
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The Shawshank Redemption

1994
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Iron Man 3
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Iron Man 3

2013
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The Green Mile
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The Green Mile

1999
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The Flash
TV
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The Flash

2014
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
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Die Hard 2
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Die Hard 2

1990
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The Mist
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The Mist

2007
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Criminal Minds
TV
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Criminal Minds

2005
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The Rookie
TV
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The Rookie

2018
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The Blacklist
TV
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The Blacklist

2013
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (173 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Last Day of Byron BrayThe Last Day of Byron BrayByron BrayMovie2026
The YetiThe YetiHollis BannisterMovie2026
Salem's LotSalem's LotParkins GillespieMovie2024
A Stage of TwilightA Stage of TwilightBarryMovie2024
Full CircleFull CircleGene McCuskerTV Series2023
She Came from the WoodsShe Came from the WoodsGilbert McCalisterMovie2023
She Came from the WoodsShe Came from the WoodsProducerMovie2023
The UnholyThe UnholyFather HaganMovie2021
Alice Fades AwayAlice Fades AwayJamesMovie2021
The Comey RuleThe Comey RuleMichael FlynnTV Series2020
Bill & Ted Face the MusicBill & Ted Face the MusicDeathMovie2020
Bill & Ted Face the MusicBill & Ted Face the MusicExecutive ProducerMovie2020
HuntersHuntersDr. Friedrich MannTV Series2020
The GrudgeThe GrudgeDetective WilsonMovie2019
VFWVFWWalter ReedMovie2019
When They See UsWhen They See UsDetective Michael SheehanTV Series2019
The HighwaymenThe HighwaymenHenry BarrowMovie2019
The RookieThe RookieWalter FieldsTV Series2018
God Friended MeGod Friended MeRev. EliasTV Series2018
Deadly CrushDeadly CrushSheriff Dusty HawkinsMovie2018
Melvin SmartyMelvin SmartyBobMovie2018
Living Among UsLiving Among UsSamuelMovie2018
Our Cartoon PresidentOur Cartoon PresidentGeneral Kelly / Mitch McConnell / Jeff Sessions (voice)TV Series2018
Shoot Me NicelyShoot Me NicelyRoy BarnesMovie2017
The Good FightThe Good FightJudge NilssonTV Series2017
The HollowThe HollowSheriff Beau McKinneyMovie2016
BullBullFather AndyTV Series2016
The DuelThe DuelGovernor RossMovie2016
EdgeEdgeBig BillMovie2015
Jesse Stone: Lost in ParadiseJesse Stone: Lost in ParadiseGino FishMovie2015
FreeheldFreeheldPeter SantucciMovie2015
Frank the BastardFrank the BastardCyrus GastMovie2015
WHIH NewsfrontWHIH NewsfrontPresident EllisTV Series2015
Ava's PossessionsAva's PossessionsBernardMovie2015
Walking the MileWalking the MileSelfMovie2014
The HistorianThe HistorianValerian HadleyMovie2014
The FlashThe FlashSimon StaggTV Series2014
Madam SecretaryMadam SecretaryGeorge PetersTV Series2014
Z NationZ NationSam CusterTV Series2014
FreedomFreedomPlimptonMovie2014
DeliriumDeliriumJohn (archive footage)TV Series2014
PowerPowerTony TeresiTV Series2014
That Guy Dick MillerThat Guy Dick MillerSelfMovie2014
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.President EllisTV Series2013
The BlacklistThe BlacklistSam MilhoanTV Series2013
Machete KillsMachete KillsSheriff DoakesMovie2013
Greetings from Tim BuckleyGreetings from Tim BuckleyLee UnderwoodMovie2013
Gilded LilysGilded LilysSelf / AppearanceMovie2013
Onion News EmpireOnion News EmpireEd MusgroveMovie2013
Iron Man 3Iron Man 3President EllisMovie2013
Golden BoyGolden BoyPolice Commissioner Jack DowdellTV Series2013
The SuspectThe SuspectSheriff DixonMovie2013
RiddleRiddleWestern Man / Jack AbelMovie2013
ElementaryElementaryIan GaleTV Series2012
Jesse Stone: Benefit of the DoubtJesse Stone: Benefit of the DoubtGino FishMovie2012
Future WeatherFuture WeatherEdMovie2012
See Girl RunSee Girl RunMartyMovie2012
Being FlynnBeing FlynnRayMovie2012
Man on a LedgeMan on a LedgeValetMovie2012
Nothing SacredNothing SacredChambersMovie2012
Silent but DeadlySilent but DeadlyJohn CapperMovie2011
RestitutionRestitutionGeorge YoungstownMovie2011
HomelandHomelandMichael HigginsTV Series2011
Person of InterestPerson of InterestAnton's FatherTV Series2011
Jesse Stone: Innocents LostJesse Stone: Innocents LostGino FishMovie2011
The Making of Fallout: New VegasThe Making of Fallout: New VegasSelfMovie2010
Hawaii Five-0Hawaii Five-0John McGarrettTV Series2010
Jesse Stone: No RemorseJesse Stone: No RemorseGino FishMovie2010
The PacificThe PacificLt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' PullerTV Series2010
Beyond All BoundariesBeyond All BoundariesLt. Colonel Lewis B. 'Chesty' PullerMovie2009
Last Day of SummerLast Day of SummerMr. CrolickMovie2009
White CollarWhite CollarBrett GellesTV Series2009
Three RiversThree RiversSelf / AppearanceTV Series2009
The Hills Run RedThe Hills Run RedWilson Wyler ConcannonMovie2009
It's Not Real Until You Shoot It: Making THE HILLS RUN REDIt's Not Real Until You Shoot It: Making THE HILLS RUN REDSelfMovie2009
ShadowheartShadowheartThomas ConnersMovie2009
Jesse Stone: Thin IceJesse Stone: Thin IceGino FishMovie2009
StreamDr. ShelbyMovie2009
Eagle EyeEagle EyeJerry's DadMovie2008
FringeFringeDr. SumnerTV Series2008
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'SelfMovie2008
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'ThanksMovie2008
The MistThe MistJimMovie2007
August RushAugust RushThomas NovacekMovie2007
Abandoned in the ArcticAbandoned in the ArcticAdolphus Greely (voice)Movie2007
A New WaveA New WaveRoger DewittMovie2007
DamagesDamagesMcClarenTruth.org's FinancierTV Series2007
DamagesDamagesHelmut TorbenTV Series2007
Jesse Stone: Sea ChangeJesse Stone: Sea ChangeGino FishMovie2007
TravelerTravelerCarlton FogTV Series2007
The Path to 9/11The Path to 9/11Neil HermanTV Series2006
UnspokenUnspokenDadMovie2006
Jimmy and JudyJimmy and JudyUncle RodneyMovie2006
PremiumPremiumCole CarterMovie2006
The Good StudentThe Good StudentPhil PalmerMovie2006
ConfessConfessSenator LampertMovie2005
DeVourDeVourIvan ReiszMovie2005
Criminal MindsCriminal MindsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Criminal MindsCriminal MindsRay FinneganTV Series2005
Law & Order: Trial by JuryLaw & Order: Trial by JuryPaul RiceTV Series2005
Numb3rsNumb3rsJ. Everett TuttleTV Series2005
MediumMediumJohn EdgemontTV Series2005
Purple HeartPurple HeartColonel AllenMovie2005
KinseyKinseyKenneth BraunMovie2004
WonderfallsWonderfallsDarrin TylerTV Series2004
Tru CallingTru CallingTravisTV Series2003
The Battle of Shaker HeightsThe Battle of Shaker HeightsAbeMovie2003
Another LifeAnother LifeManMovie2002
Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentKyle DevlinTV Series2001
SkippySkippyRingoMovie2001
EdEdLee LeetchTV Series2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationRed CooperTV Series2000
Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green MileSelf - 'Klaus Detterick'Movie2000
Witness ProtectionWitness ProtectionSharpMovie1999
The Green MileThe Green MileKlaus DetterickMovie1999
RoswellRoswellJim ValentiTV Series1999
RoswellRoswellDirectorTV Series1999
Third WatchThird WatchScotty MurrayTV Series1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitGary DolanTV Series1999
Stealth FighterStealth FighterAdm. Frank PetersenMovie1999
Reach the RockReach the RockQuinnMovie1998
Disturbing BehaviorDisturbing BehaviorNewberryMovie1998
AmbushedAmbushedJim NatterMovie1998
RocketManRocketManWild Bill OverbeckMovie1997
SoloSoloColonel Frank Madden / Improved SoloMovie1996
Bordello of BloodBordello of BloodMummyMovie1996
Poltergeist: The LegacyPoltergeist: The LegacyShamus BloomTV Series1996
JAGJAGSaul WainrightTV Series1995
The OmenThe OmenDr. LinusMovie1995
The OmenThe OmenDr. LinusTV Series1995
A Night to Die ForA Night to Die ForSelfMovie1995
Valerie 23Valerie 23Frank HellnerMovie1995
The Outer LimitsThe Outer LimitsFrank HellnerTV Series1995
Tales from the Crypt: Demon KnightTales from the Crypt: Demon KnightFrank BraykerMovie1995
The Shawshank RedemptionThe Shawshank RedemptionHeywoodMovie1994
RoadracersRoadracersSargeMovie1994
Rebel HighwayRebel HighwaySargeTV Series1994
Bermuda GraceBermuda GraceSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
Jack Reed: Badge of HonorJack Reed: Badge of HonorAnatoleMovie1993
FreakedFreakedDick BrianMovie1993
Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineSloanTV Series1993
TrespassTrespassDonMovie1992
HBO First LookHBO First LookSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Two-Fisted TalesTwo-Fisted TalesMr. Rush (Presenter)Movie1992
RushRushMonroeMovie1991
Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyBill & Ted's Bogus JourneyGrim ReaperMovie1991
TaggetTaggetYuri ChelenkoffMovie1991
The Last to GoThe Last to GoTreatMovie1991
The Hot SpotThe Hot SpotFrank SuttonMovie1990
The Face of FearThe Face of FearAnthony PrineMovie1990
Law & OrderLaw & OrderKevin DruckerTV Series1990
Die Hard 2Die Hard 2StuartMovie1990
Hard to KillHard to KillSenator Vernon TrentMovie1990
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptNiles Talbot (segment "The Man Who Was Death")TV Series1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptThe Grim ReaperTV Series1989
K-9K-9Salesman DonMovie1989
UnconqueredUnconqueredCoach DickeyMovie1989
Murphy BrownMurphy BrownColonel FitzpatrickTV Series1988
RoseanneRoseanneSelf / AppearanceTV Series1988
Dear JohnDear JohnKenTV Series1988
Tour of DutyTour of DutyMajor RigbyTV Series1987
Private EyePrivate EyeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Project XProject XDr. CarrollMovie1987
Off BeatOff BeatDicksonMovie1986
The EqualizerThe EqualizerRick Dillon / Kevin MooreTV Series1985
St. ElsewhereSt. ElsewhereJ.J. OppenheimerTV Series1982
NewhartNewhartClumsy GuestTV Series1982
Hanky PankyHanky PankyHotel ClerkMovie1982
Charlie and the Great Balloon ChaseJoeyMovie1981
The Other Side of VictoryCaptain RogersMovie1979
The Great WallendasThe Great WallendasDieter SchmidtMovie1978
New England ToysSelf / AppearanceMovie—
The Summer They CameSelf / AppearanceMovie—