Born in Montreal, William Hope joined the National Youth Theatre in
London after high school and performed for three seasons with them.
During that time he began training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
(RADA). After graduation he worked almost uninterruptedly in theatre
for the next seven years, in addition to over 100 radio plays for the
BBC as a resident artist. In the mid 80's he was offered a major role
in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" but passed on it for a lead in
James Cameron's Aliens (1986) as Lt. Gorman. The next ten years saw him
regularly playing leading roles in many major regional, touring and
West End companies, often living in London as a base for family, while
he began working more extensively in front of the camera. The last five
years, has seen him appearing in a wide mix of film and TV. His career
to date includes art and indie films, mainstream international TV and
numerous major Hollywood movies. This year will see him guest-starring
in possibly the last series of "Spooks" (MI-5), performing alongside
David Thewlis in Luc Besson's "The Lady", with Rachel Weisz in "The
WhistleBlower" and Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows".
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Turning Into a Human(2025)as Edward (US)
Scotty(2025)as Richard
Back to the Frontier(2025)as Narrator
Two Neighbors(2025)as Mr. Peterson
Black Doves(2024)as Mitch Porter
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race(2016)
Forbannelsen - Uhkádus(2022)
Moon Machines(2008)
Twisted Metal: Head-On(2005)
The Movies That Made Us(2019)
Eastsiders(2012)
Aliens Expanded(2024)as Self - Lieutenant Gorman
The Critical Drinker(2012)as Self - Guest
Behind Tokyo Trial(2016)as Self
70 Years of Friendship(2015)as Edward (US), Toby (US)
The Best of Thomas & Friends Clips (US)(2010)as Farmer McColl, Edward, Toby, The Duke of Boxford, The Dock Manager
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness(2007)as Lieutenant Gorman
Rare Replay(2015)as Halis
Chases and Fun Awesome Adventures Vol. Two: Races(2012)as Toby, Edward
Awesome Adventures Vol. 4: Preschool Party Surprise(2002)as Toby, Edward, Maithwaite Stationmaster
