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William Sadler
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 13, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Buffalo, New York, USA
- Credits
- 161 movies & shows
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.
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161 credits, newest first
TBA
The Last Day of Byron BrayMovie · Byron Bray
2026
The YetiMovie · Hollis Bannister5.9
2024
Salem's LotMovie · Parkins Gillespie6.0
2024
A Stage of TwilightMovie · Barry
2023
Full CircleTV · Gene McCusker6.4
2023
She Came from the WoodsMovie · Gilbert McCalister · Producer5.5
2021
The UnholyMovie · Father Hagan6.5
2021
Alice Fades AwayMovie · James
2020
The Comey RuleTV · Michael Flynn6.9
2020
Bill & Ted Face the MusicMovie · Death · Executive Producer5.9
2020
HuntersTV · Dr. Friedrich Mann7.1
2019
The GrudgeMovie · Detective Wilson5.4
2019
VFWMovie · Walter Reed5.8
2019
When They See UsTV · Detective Michael Sheehan8.2
2019
The HighwaymenMovie · Henry Barrow6.8
2018
The RookieTV · Walter Fields8.5
2018
God Friended MeTV · Rev. Elias7.7
2018
Deadly CrushMovie · Sheriff Dusty Hawkins
2018
Melvin SmartyMovie · Bob
2018
Living Among UsMovie · Samuel6.1
2018
Our Cartoon PresidentTV · General Kelly / Mitch McConnell / Jeff Sessions (voice)5.3
2017
Shoot Me NicelyMovie · Roy Barnes
2017
The Good FightTV · Judge Nilsson7.5
2016
The HollowMovie · Sheriff Beau McKinney4.7
2016
BullTV · Father Andy7.1
2016
The DuelMovie · Governor Ross5.4
2015
EdgeMovie · Big Bill
2015
Jesse Stone: Lost in ParadiseMovie · Gino Fish6.6
2015
FreeheldMovie · Peter Santucci7.2
2015
Frank the BastardMovie · Cyrus Gast
2015
WHIH NewsfrontTV · President Ellis6.2
2015
Ava's PossessionsMovie · Bernard5.8
2014
The HistorianMovie · Valerian Hadley
2014
The FlashTV · Simon Stagg7.7
2014
Madam SecretaryTV · George Peters7.0
2014
Z NationTV · Sam Custer7.3
2014
FreedomMovie · Plimpton5.5
2014
DeliriumTV · John (archive footage)
2014
PowerTV · Tony Teresi7.7
2013
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.TV · President Ellis7.5
2013
The BlacklistTV · Sam Milhoan7.6
2013
Machete KillsMovie · Sheriff Doakes5.6
2013
Greetings from Tim BuckleyMovie · Lee Underwood5.2
2013
Gilded LilysMovie
2013
Onion News EmpireMovie · Ed Musgrove
2013
Iron Man 3Movie · President Ellis6.9
2013
Golden BoyTV · Police Commissioner Jack Dowdell6.1
2013
The SuspectMovie · Sheriff Dixon5.3
2013
RiddleMovie · Western Man / Jack Abel4.6
2012
666 Park AvenueTV · Nate McKenny6.1
2012
ElementaryTV · Ian Gale7.6
2012
Jesse Stone: Benefit of the DoubtMovie · Gino Fish6.8
2012
Future WeatherMovie · Ed
2012
See Girl RunMovie · Marty5.1
2012
Being FlynnMovie · Ray6.2
2012
Man on a LedgeMovie · Valet6.4
2012
Nothing SacredMovie · Chambers
2011
Silent but DeadlyMovie · John Capper3.8
2011
RestitutionMovie · George Youngstown
2011
HomelandTV · Michael Higgins7.6
2011
Person of InterestTV · Anton's Father8.1
2011
Jesse Stone: Innocents LostMovie · Gino Fish6.5
2010
Hawaii Five-0TV · John McGarrett7.7
2010
Jesse Stone: No RemorseMovie · Gino Fish6.8
2010
The PacificTV · Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller7.8
2009
Beyond All BoundariesMovie · Lt. Colonel Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller
2009
Last Day of SummerMovie · Mr. Crolick4.6
2009
White CollarTV · Brett Gelles8.2
2009
Three RiversTV7.0
2009
The Hills Run RedMovie · Wilson Wyler Concannon5.8
2009
ShadowheartMovie · Thomas Conners
2009
Jesse Stone: Thin IceMovie · Gino Fish6.9
2009
Eagle EyeMovie · Jerry's Dad6.5
2008
FringeTV · Dr. Sumner8.1
2008
When Darkness Came: The Making of The MistMovie · Thanks
2007
August RushMovie · Thomas Novacek7.4
2007
The MistMovie · Jim7.0
2007
Abandoned in the ArcticMovie · Adolphus Greely (voice)
2007
A New WaveMovie · Roger Dewitt
2007
DamagesTV · McClarenTruth.org's Financier · Helmut Torben7.5
2007
Jesse Stone: Sea ChangeMovie · Gino Fish7.0
2007
TravelerTV · Carlton Fog6.6
2006
The Path to 9/11TV · Neil Herman
2006
UnspokenMovie · Dad
2006
Jimmy and JudyMovie · Uncle Rodney4.8
2006
PremiumMovie · Cole Carter
2006
The Good StudentMovie · Phil Palmer4.7
2005
ConfessMovie · Senator Lampert
2005
DeVourMovie · Ivan Reisz5.2
2005
Criminal MindsTV · Ray Finnegan8.3
2005
Law & Order: Trial by JuryTV · Paul Rice8.1
2005
Numb3rsTV · J. Everett Tuttle7.0
2005
MediumTV · John Edgemont7.5
2005
Purple HeartMovie · Colonel Allen
2004
KinseyMovie · Kenneth Braun6.6
2004
WonderfallsTV · Darrin Tyler7.7
2003
Tru CallingTV · Travis7.2
2003
The Battle of Shaker HeightsMovie · Abe5.7
2002
Another LifeMovie · Man
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV · Kyle Devlin7.6
2001
SkippyMovie · Ringo
2000
EdTV · Lee Leetch7.7
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV · Red Cooper7.6
1999
Witness ProtectionMovie · Sharp6.3
1999
The Green MileMovie · Klaus Detterick8.5
1999
RoswellTV · Jim Valenti · Director7.7
1999
Third WatchTV · Scotty Murray8.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · Gary Dolan8.0
1999
Stealth FighterMovie · Adm. Frank Petersen4.3
1998
Reach the RockMovie · Quinn
1998
Disturbing BehaviorMovie · Newberry5.9
1998
AmbushedMovie · Jim Natter5.0
1997
RocketManMovie · Wild Bill Overbeck5.2
1996
SoloMovie · Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo5.0
1996
Bordello of BloodMovie · Mummy6.0
1996
Poltergeist: The LegacyTV · Shamus Bloom6.3
1995
JAGTV · Saul Wainright7.3
1995
The OmenMovie · Dr. Linus
1995
The OmenTV · Dr. Linus
1995
Valerie 23Movie · Frank Hellner
1995
The Outer LimitsTV · Frank Hellner7.7
1995
Tales from the Crypt: Demon KnightMovie · Frank Brayker6.9
1994
The Shawshank RedemptionMovie · Heywood8.7
1994
RoadracersMovie · Sarge5.9
1994
Rebel HighwayTV · Sarge
1994
Bermuda GraceMovie
1993
Jack Reed: Badge of HonorMovie · Anatole
1993
FreakedMovie · Dick Brian6.2
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space NineTV · Sloan7.9
1992
TrespassMovie · Don6.3
1992
HBO First LookTV
1992
Two-Fisted TalesMovie · Mr. Rush (Presenter)
1991
RushMovie · Monroe6.7
1991
Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyMovie · Grim Reaper6.3
1991
TaggetMovie · Yuri Chelenkoff
1991
The Last to GoMovie · Treat
1990
The Hot SpotMovie · Frank Sutton6.3
1990
The Face of FearMovie · Anthony Prine
1990
Law & OrderTV · Kevin Drucker7.3
1990
Die Hard 2Movie · Stuart7.0
1990
Hard to KillMovie · Senator Vernon Trent6.0
1989
Tales from the CryptTV · Niles Talbot (segment "The Man Who Was Death") · The Grim Reaper8.0
1989
K-9Movie · Salesman Don6.2
1989
UnconqueredMovie · Coach Dickey
1988
Murphy BrownTV · Colonel Fitzpatrick6.5
1988
RoseanneTV6.8
1988
Dear JohnTV · Ken
1987
Tour of DutyTV · Major Rigby8.1
1987
Private EyeTV
1987
Project XMovie · Dr. Carroll6.2
1986
Off BeatMovie · Dickson4.7
1985
The EqualizerTV · Rick Dillon / Kevin Moore7.2
1982
St. ElsewhereTV · J.J. Oppenheimer5.7
1982
NewhartTV · Clumsy Guest7.2
1982
Hanky PankyMovie · Hotel Clerk5.3
1981
The Great WallendasMovie · Dieter Schmidt
New England Toys
New England ToysMovie
TBAThe Summer They Came
The Summer They CameMovie
2026Stream
StreamMovie · Dr. Shelby
2008Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
Charlie and the Great Balloon ChaseMovie · Joey
1979The Other Side of Victory
The Other Side of VictoryMovie · Captain Rogers
1978