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By Euler Leaks

Updated 3 May 2023

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American actor

William Fichtner is ...

Alive

Born	27 November 1956 in Mitchel Air Force Base
Age	66 years, 7 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	actor, character actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor and film producer
Twitter username	bill_fichtner
Educated at	American Academy of Dramatic Arts, State University of New York at Brockport, Farmingdale State College and Maryvale High School

About William Fichtner

William Fichtner: The Versatile Actor Who Brings Depth to Every Role

William Fichtner is one of those actors who seems to have been around forever, yet still manages to surprise audiences with his range and depth. Born in East Meadow, New York in 1956, Fichtner grew up playing sports and dreaming of becoming a professional athlete. But after a knee injury ended his football career, he turned to acting and never looked back.

Fichtner's first big break came in 1987, when he landed a recurring role on the soap opera "As the World Turns." From there, he moved on to film and television, earning critical acclaim for his work in movies like "Heat," "Go," and "Crash," as well as TV shows like "Prison Break" and "Entourage."

But it was his role as the villainous bank manager in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" that really put Fichtner on the map. His performance was chilling and nuanced, earning him praise from critics and fans alike. Since then, he has continued to take on challenging and diverse roles, from a military officer in "Black Hawk Down" to a grieving father in "The Perfect Storm."

What sets Fichtner apart from other actors is his ability to bring depth and complexity to every character he plays. Whether he's portraying a hero or a villain, he always finds the humanity in his roles, making them relatable and compelling. As he once said in an interview, "I try to find the truth in every character, no matter how small or large the role is."

Off-screen, Fichtner is known for his down-to-earth personality and his love of family. He has been married to his wife, Kymberly, since 1998, and they have two children together. He is also an avid hockey fan and has been known to play in charity games to raise money for various causes.

In a career that has spanned over three decades, William Fichtner has proven himself to be one of the most versatile and talented actors of his generation. With his ability to bring depth and humanity to every role, he has become a beloved figure in Hollywood and a true icon of the industry.

References:

- "William Fichtner." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0001209/.

- "William Fichtner: The Actor's Actor." Rolling Stone, 1 May 201

Films - which cast members have died?

William Fichtner has been a part of these films.

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The Dark Knight

2008 American superhero film

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2014 US science fiction/martial arts film directed by Jonathan Liebesman

Independence Day: Resurgence

2016 US science fiction film

The Lone Ranger

2013 film produced by Walt Disney Pictures

Contact

1997 American science fiction drama film

Pearl Harbor

2001 film by Michael Bay

Quiz Show

1994 film by Robert Redford

Black Hawk Down

2001 war movie by Ridley Scott

Heat

1995 film by Michael Mann

Armageddon

1998 science fiction film directed by Michael Bay

Crash

2004 American film by Paul Haggis

Strange Days

1995 science fiction movie

12 Strong

2018 film by Nicolai Fuglsig

Sue X

1992 film by Spike Lee

Elysium

2013 American science fiction action thriller film

Ultraviolet

2006 film by Kurt Wimmer

The Chumscrubber

2005 film by Arie Posin

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

2005 film by Doug Liman

The Perfect Storm

2000 dramatic disaster film

The Longest Yard

2005 film by Peter Segal

Equilibrium

2002 science fiction movie directed by Kurt Wimmer

The Homesman

2014 film by Tommy Lee Jones

Go

1999 film by Doug Liman

Drive Angry

2011 film by Patrick Lussier

Date Night

2010 film by Shawn Levy

Hot Summer Nights

2018 American drama film

Blades of Glory

2007 American comedy film

Traffik

2018 film directed by Deon Taylor

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

2001 film by Sam Weisman

Nine Lives

2005 film by Rodrigo García

Switchback

1997 film by Jeb Stuart

Phantom

2013 American film

Virtuosity

1995 film by Brett Leonard

The Big Bang

2011 film by Tony Krantz

American Wrestler: The Wizard

2016 film by Alex Ranarivelo

Albino Alligator

1996 film by Kevin Spacey

Drowning Mona

2000 film by Nick Gomez

Hypnotic

Upcoming film

Wrong

2012 French-American independent comedy film

The Underneath

1995 film by Steven Soderbergh

The Weathered Underground

The Amateurs

film

Passion of Mind

2000 film by Alain Berliner

Armed

2018 film directed by Mario Van Peebles

First Snow

2006 film by Mark Fergus, Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby

The Birthday Cake

American movie

Julie Walking Home

2002 film by Agnieszka Holland

All the Devil's Men

2018 British action film

Television - which cast members have died?

William Fichtner has been a part of these shows.

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The West Wing

American poltical drama series created by Aaron Sorkin for NBC

American Dad!

American animated comedic sitcom

Prison Break

American TV series

Mom

American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre for CBS

Veep

2012–2019 American comedy television series

Shooter

American television drama series

Empire

American musical drama television series

As the World Turns

television series

Crossing Lines

TV series

Baywatch

American action drama series

Corporate

American comedy television series created by Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson, and Jake Weisman

Grace Under Fire

television series

Invasion

American science fiction television series

MDs

American television medical drama

Empire Falls

Top Gear America

The Company You Keep

American drama television series