William has played a host of distinct and diverse roles, routinely working opposite Hollywood’s A-list talent. The 80’s saw him in films like THE ONION FIELD, LONE WOLF MCQUADE, COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER, and CITY HEAT. In the 90’s his body of work grew in a broad range of features including DEATH HUNT, THE ROCKETEER, WAGON’S EAST (John Candy’s final film), John Grisham’s THE CLIENT (which brought him home to Memphis), LAST MAN STANDING with Bruce Willis and more. In STANLEY’S GIG, William revealed what was no surprise to those in the know – that he can just as easily carry the mantle of leading actor – with his poignant portrayal of the title character opposite Faye Dunaway. His recent film projects include the family film TREASURE OF PAINTED FOREST, DISAPPEARANCES opposite Kris Kristofferson, and the dramedy PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE.
William has consistently and deftly moved between film and television, appearing in such shows as ER, LIFE, THE X-FILES, MONK and WITHOUT A TRACE. His television movies and mini-series include the award-winning LONESOME DOVE and its sequel; EXECUTIONER’S SONG with Tommy Lee Jones; two MOW’S with John Frankenheimer: WALLACE and the Civil War epic ANDERSONVILLE; Stephen King’s SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK, BABYLON 5: THIRDSPACE; Louis L’Amour’s CROSSFIRE TRAIL and MONTE WALSH with Tom Selleck.
Sharing the honor of American Film Institute’s “Best Ensemble” award for DEADWOOD, William was equally thrilled at being named one of Cracked Magazine’s “15 Funniest People Of 2006,” which cited his “comedic edge” in the series as “well worth an hour.” Beloved by fans of fantasy & sci-fi, Westerns and comedies alike, William has a rare following that crosses generations and genres. He is delighted to reach them all in the role of Bud Dearborne, a Southern sheriff confronted with fantastical vampires.
In between film and tv work, William stays busy supplying the voice for numerous cartoon characters, radio commercials, and books on tape.
William has played a host of distinct and diverse roles, routinely working opposite Hollywood’s A-list talent. The 80’s saw him in films like THE ONION FIELD, LONE WOLF MCQUADE, COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER, and CITY HEAT. In the 90’s his body of work grew in a broad range of features including DEATH HUNT, THE ROCKETEER, WAGON’S EAST (John Candy’s final film), John Grisham’s THE CLIENT (which brought him home to Memphis), LAST MAN STANDING with Bruce Willis and more. In STANLEY’S GIG, William revealed what was no surprise to those in the know – that he can just as easily carry the mantle of leading actor – with his poignant portrayal of the title character opposite Faye Dunaway. His recent film projects include the family film TREASURE OF PAINTED FOREST, DISAPPEARANCES opposite Kris Kristofferson, and the dramedy PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE.
William has consistently and deftly moved between film and television, appearing in such shows as ER, LIFE, THE X-FILES, MONK and WITHOUT A TRACE. His television movies and mini-series include the award-winning LONESOME DOVE and its sequel; EXECUTIONER’S SONG with Tommy Lee Jones; two MOW’S with John Frankenheimer: WALLACE and the Civil War epic ANDERSONVILLE; Stephen King’s SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK, BABYLON 5: THIRDSPACE; Louis L’Amour’s CROSSFIRE TRAIL and MONTE WALSH with Tom Selleck.
Sharing the honor of American Film Institute’s “Best Ensemble” award for DEADWOOD, William was equally thrilled at being named one of Cracked Magazine’s “15 Funniest People Of 2006,” which cited his “comedic edge” in the series as “well worth an hour.” Beloved by fans of fantasy & sci-fi, Westerns and comedies alike, William has a rare following that crosses generations and genres. He is delighted to reach them all in the role of Bud Dearborne, a Southern sheriff confronted with fantastical vampires.
In between film and tv work, William stays busy supplying the voice for numerous cartoon characters, radio commercials, and books on tape.