William Sadler

William Sadler

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Born
April 13, 1950
Awards
9 wins, 13 nominations

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…

Biography

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).

Director

RoswellRoswell(1999)

Actor

The YetiThe Yeti(2026)as Hollis Bannister
Class Horror CastClass Horror Cast(2020)
True Noir: The Assassination of Anton CermakTrue Noir: The Assassination of Anton Cermak(2024)as General Carles G. Dawes, General Charles G. Dawes
The RookieThe Rookie(2018)as Walter Fields
Salem's LotSalem's Lot(2024)as Parkins Gillespie

Music Department

Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyBill & Ted's Bogus Journey(1991)

Archive Footage

Marvel Studios: LegendsMarvel Studios: Legends(2021)as President Ellis
Minty Comedic ArtsMinty Comedic Arts(2015)as Self
Walking the Mile (Director's Cut)Walking the Mile (Director's Cut)(2014)as Self
Hawaii Five-0Hawaii Five-0(2010)as Jack McGarrett
Obscurus Lupa PresentsObscurus Lupa Presents(2010)as Senator Vernon Trent

Known for

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Photos 138

William Sadler in She Came from the Woods (2022)William Sadler in She Came from the Woods (2022)William Sadler in Rush (1991)Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)David Jensen, Thomas Jane, William Sadler, Andre Braugher, and Toby Jones in The Mist (2007)William Sadler and Joseph Sikora in Power (2014)

Credit Score: William Sadler

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1The Shawshank Redemption182.8119949.3073186458
2The Green Mile62.5019998.6041560596
3Iron Man 311.2520137.101965431
4Wonderfalls6.5020048.30013604
5The Mist4.5020077.100374510
6Die Hard 24.5019907.200407187
7Power4.0020148.10058889
8Roswell3.7519997.50032140
9Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight3.2519956.70028594
10Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey3.2519916.30085000