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William Sadler

Also Credited As: Bill Sadler

Birth Place: Buffalo, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Doctor

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Tate

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar


Movies

Hanky Panky
[ 1982 ] Hotel Clerk
Off Beat
[ 1986 ] Dickson Bill Sadler
Project X
[ 1987 ] Dr. Carroll Bill Sadler
K-9
[ 1989 ] Salesman Don Bill Sadler
The Hot Spot
[ 1990 ] Frank Sutton
Hard to Kill
[ 1990 ] Senator Vernon Trent Bill Sadler
Die Hard 2
[ 1990 ] Stuart
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
[ 1991 ] Grim Reaper
Rush
[ 1991 ] Monroe
Trespass
[ 1992 ] Don
Freaked
[ 1993 ] Dick Brian
The Shawshank Redemption
[ 1994 ] Heywood
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
[ 1995 ] Brayker
Solo
[ 1996 ] Colonel Frank Madden, Improved Solo
Bordello of Blood
[ 1996 ] The Mummy
RocketMan
[ 1997 ] Wild BillOverbeck
Disturbing Behavior
[ 1998 ] Dorian Newberry
Ambushed
[ 1998 ] Jim Natter
Reach the Rock
[ 1998 ] Quinn
Stealth Fighter
[ 1999 ] Adm. Frank Peterson
The Green Mile
[ 1999 ] Klaus Detterick
Skippy
[ 2001 ] Ringo
The Battle of Shaker Heights
[ 2003 ] Abe
Kinsey
[ 2004 ] Kenneth Braun
Purple Heart
[ 2005 ] Colonel Allen
Confess
[ 2005 ] Senator Roger Lampert
Premium
[ 2006 ] Cole Carter
Unspoken
[ 2006 ] Dad
The Good Student
[ 2006 ] Phil Palmer
A New Wave
[ 2006 ] Roger Dewitt
Jimmy and Judy
[ 2006 ] Uncle Rodney
The Mist
[ 2007 ] Jim
August Rush
[ 2007 ] Thom Novacek
Nothing Sacred
[ 2008 ] Chambers
Eagle Eye
[ 2008 ] Jerry's Dad
The Hills Run Red
[ 2009 ] Concannon
Last Day of Summer
[ 2009 ] Mr. Crolick
Shadowheart
[ 2009 ] Thom Conners
Mineville
[ 2010 ] Tom O Roarke
Silent But Deadly
[ 2011 ] Capper
Restitution
[ 2011 ] George Youngstown
Red & Blue Marbles
[ 2011 ] John
Open Gate
[ 2011 ] Robert
Melvin Smarty
[ 2012 ] Bob
Future Weather
[ 2012 ] Ed
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Lee Underwood
See Girl Run
[ 2012 ] Marty
Being Flynn
[ 2012 ] Ray
Man on a Ledge
[ 2012 ] Valet
Frank the Bastard
[ 2013 ] Cyrus Gt
Iron Man 3
[ 2013 ] President Ellis
The Suspect
[ 2013 ] Sheriff Dixon
Machete Kills
[ 2013 ] Sheriff Doakes
Riddle
[ 2013 ] Western Man, Jack Abel
Freedom
[ 2014 ] Plimpton
The Historian
[ 2014 ] Valerian Hadley
Ava's Possessions
[ 2015 ] Bernard
Freeheld
[ 2015 ] Peter Santucci
The Duel
[ 2016 ] Governor Lawrence Sullivan Ross
The Hollow
[ 2016 ] Sheriff Beau McKinney
Living Among Us
[ 2018 ] Samuel
Deadly Crush
[ 2018 ] Sheriff Dusty Hawkins
The Highwaymen
[ 2019 ] Henry Barrow
VFW
[ 2019 ] Walter Reed
Bill & Ted Face the Music
[ 2020 ] Death
The Grudge
[ 2020 ] Detective Wilson
The Unholy
[ 2021 ] Father Hagan
Alice Fades Away
[ 2021 ] James
A Stage of Twilight
[ 2022 ] Barry
She Came from the Woods
[ 2022 ] Gilbert McCalister

TV Shows

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
President Ellis
Blue Bloods
Armin Janko
Dear John
Ken
Fringe
Dr. Sumner
God Friended Me
Rev. Elias
Hawaii Five-0
Jack McGarrett, John McGarrett
Madam Secretary
George
Our Cartoon President
General Kelly, Mitch McConnell, Jeff Sessions
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Shamus Bloom
Power
Tony Teresi
Private Eye
Charlie Fontana
Roswell
Jim Valenti
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Sloan
Tales from the Crypt
The Grim Reaper, Niles Talbot
The Blacklist
Sam Milhoan
Three Rivers
Michael Zelasko

Videos

News


Stage Adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens in China

A stage adaptation of the film The Shawshank Redemption is now playing in China! The production opened in Shenzhen on January 4, and will head to Shanghai and Beijing next. 
Tony-Winner Harriet Sansom Harris' Film JULES Wins at Sonoma International Film Festival

Luminaries such as JULES cast Academy Award®-winner Ben Kingsley, Tony Award-Winner Harriet Sansom Harris, Succession star Zoe Winters, and Jade Quon and special guests Karen Allen (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Academy Award®-winning producer David Dinerstein (“Summer of Soul”), and more.
​SOHO International Film Festival Unveils 2022 Lineup; Opening Night October 6

The SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC), ​presented by SOHO Film Forum, ​is back live in person and ​will run from October 6th thru the 13th, 2022 ​at the Village East Cinema in New York City, ​with films in competition and exhibition from all over the world.
LIFE AFTER YOU-The Film Depicts an Emotional Family Drama Based on NJ Family's Experience

We had the opportunity to attend a screening of “Life After You” and recommend the film highly.  It is a poignant drama that will truly make a difference in the lives of its viewers. 
ALICE FADES AWAY Will Be Released Feb. 16

1091 Pictures is thrilled to announce that ALICE FADES AWAY, written and directed by Ryan Bliss and starring Ashley Shelton, William Sadler, Paxton Singleton and Blanche Baker, will be available to purchase or rent in the USA and Canada starting on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021.
The 23rd Annual Long Island International Film Expo to Show Virtual and Drive-In Movies

The Long Island International Film Expo is the premiere filmmaker community on Long Island, and one of the most respected festivals of its kind in the world; showing almost 200 short and feature-length films in many different genres each year.
BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Announces 'Be Excellent' Sweepstakes

Orion Pictures is offering a special chance at the ultimate Bill & Ted giveaway - a 'Be Excellent' Sweepstakes!
BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC is Now Available to Stream

No way! Orion Pictures' BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC is available now to watch on demand and in theaters! Stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter have shared a heartfelt video message for the Bill & Ted fans who made the third installment possible.
BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Sets Most Excellent GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title

Orion Pictures and BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC, with the help of the film's most excellent fans, have successfully set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for 'Most People Playing Air Guitar Online Simultaneously,' bringing the most bodacious air guitarists from around the world together to celebrate the film.
VIDEO: Watch a New Clip from BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC

Orion Pictures has released a most excellent new clip from BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC! Watch Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) reunite with their old friend and bandmate Death (William Sadler). Only, despite their good intentions, Death isn't so happy to see the Wyld Stallyns this time.
Watch: New Clip from BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC

Orion Pictures has released a new clip from BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. When Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are visited by an emissary from the future, Kelly (Kristen Schaal), they don't know what to expect - and neither do their daughters (Samara Weaving and Brigette Lundy-Paine). Whoa!
WATCH: New Music Video from Weezer for BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC

Orion Pictures' BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC and Weezer have released a most excellent music video for Weezer's new original song, 'Beginning Of The End (Wyld Stallyns Edit)'.
VIDEO: Watch the BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC 'Most Triumphant Duo' Featurette

Orion Pictures has released a most triumphant new featurette in support on BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. The video celebrates the hilarious and heartfelt bond between Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter and the new generation of friendship between Samara Weaving and Brigette Lundy-Paine.
Showtime Announces Return of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT

The SHOWTIME animated series OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT will continue its third season on Sunday, September 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
VIDEO: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Star in Trailer for BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC

Orion Pictures has released the official trailer for BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William 'Bill' S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and Theodore 'Ted' Logan (Keanu Reeves).
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson in THE COMEY RULE

SHOWTIME has announced that the new limited series THE COMEY RULE, starring Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) as former FBI Director James Comey and Brendan Gleeson (Mr. Mercedes) as President Donald J. Trump, will premiere on back-to-back nights in late November.
BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Release Date Moves Up to August 14

The release date for Bill & Ted Face the Music has been moved up to August 14, the date that Wonder Woman 1984 was previously set for. The latter has now been moved to October 2.
VIDEO: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Star in the BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Trailer!

Orion Pictures has released the trailer for Bill and Ted Face the Music, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter!
THE FURIES Available on Demand, Digital HD, DVD on March 3

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has picked up select rights to THE FURIES from Shudder, AMC Networks' streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural. THE FURIES will be released on VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray on March 3, 2020. Written and directed by Tony D'Aquino (Alpha Male), the horror stars Airlie Dodds (Killing Ground), Linda Ngo (“Top of the Lake”), Taylor Ferguson (“Glitch”), Ebony Vagulans (“My Life Is Murder”) with Danielle Horvat (“House Husbands”) and Tom O'Sullivan (A Man on the Edge). RLJE Films will release THE FURIES on DVD for $27.97 and on Blu-ray for $15.95.
VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT

SHOWTIME has released the key art and trailer for the upcoming third season of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT, premiering on Sunday, January 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. Executive produced by multiple Emmy® winner Stephen Colbert, showrunner R.J. Fried and Late Show executive producer Chris Licht, OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT kicks open the doors of the White House for a satirical look at President Trump, his family and the power players in Washington, D.C. and beyond. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has William Sadler been in?

William Sadler has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has William Sadler been in?

William Sadler has not appeared in the West End.

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