William Sadler

Actor, Producer, Director

Birthdate: April 13, 1950 (76 Years Old)

Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA

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 roles in Die Hard 2 (1990), Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995). He is also a television star, appearing in such sitcoms as Roseanne (1988) and Murphy Brown (1988) and such movies-of-the weeks as Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981). Sadler also starred as Sheriff Jim Valenti on the WB science fiction television series Roswell (1999).

Movies

Known For

The Yeti

(2026)

The Hollow

Sheriff Beau McKinney (2016)

William Sadler Movies

Actor

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2024 |
The Duel
The Duel
2024
Comedy, Drama
When Woody finds out his best friend has been sleeping with his girlfriend, he challenges him to a duel, taking their friend group across the border to a mysterious and stunning estate.
asGovernor Lawrence Sullivan Ross
2024 |
Solo
Solo
2024
Drama, Romance
Follows Simon, who must deal with the disappointment of two impossible loves: a passionate but destructive crush on Oliver and a distant and cold relationship with his mother Claire, who has just moved back in after a 15-year absence.
asColonel Frank Madden
2021 |
The Unholy
The Unholy
2021
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A hearing-impaired girl is visited by the Virgin Mary and can suddenly hear, speak, and heal the sick. As people flock to witness her miracles, terrifying events unfold. Are they the work of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister?
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asFather Hagan
2020 |
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Bill & Ted Face the Music
2020
Adventure, Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi
Once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, two would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.
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asDeath
2019 |
Rocketman
Rocketman
2019
Biography, Drama, Music, Musical
The musical fantasy about Elton John's breakthrough years, from his time as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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as'Wild Bill' Overbeck
2016 |
The Hollow
The Hollow
2016
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
When a U.S. congressman's daughter passing through a small town in Mississippi dies in a mysterious triple homicide, a team of F.B.I. agents descends to investigate, the team's brilliant but jaded lead agent battling demons both past and present, as his beautiful, tough-as-nails ... Read all
asSheriff Beau McKinney
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Man on a Ledgeas Valet
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as Heywood
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Rushas Monroe
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Die Hard 2as Stuart
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The Green Mileas Klaus Detterick
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The Shawshank Redemptionas Heywood
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as President Ellis
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Machete Killsas Sheriff Doakes
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as Parkins Gillespie
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as Jerry's Dad
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as Hollis Bannister