William Sadler

Actor, Producer, Director

Birthdate: Apr 13, 1950

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).

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Movies

Known For

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

(1991)

The Shawshank Redemption

(1994)

The Mist

(2007)

Die Hard 2

(1990)

William Sadler Movies

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2026 |
The Yeti
The Yeti
2026
R
1h 33m
Horror
3.6
Merriell Sunday Sr. and Hollis Bannister vanished in Alaska. Ellie and Merriell Jr. mount a search, but an ancient threat stalks their expedition into the wilderness, hunting them as they seek the truth behind the disappearances.
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2025 |
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2024 |
The Duel
The Duel
2024
R
1h 40m
Comedy, Drama
4.4
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.
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2024 |
Solo
Solo
2024
1h 41m
Drama, Romance
7.2
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.
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She Came from the Woodsas Gilbert McCalister
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A Stage of Twilightas Barry
2021 |
Alice Fades Awayas James
2021 |
The Unholy
The Unholy
2021
PG-13
1h 39m
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
5.1
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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2020 |
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Bill & Ted Face the Music
2020
PG-13
1h 31m
Adventure, Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi
5.9
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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2019 |
The Highwaymenas Henry Barrow
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Rocketman
Rocketman
2019
2h 1m
Biography, Drama, Music, Musical
7.3
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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2018 |
Deadly Crushas Dusty Bailey
2018 |
Living Among Usas Samuel
2016 |
The Hollow
The Hollow
2016
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2h 8m
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
4.7
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
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Ava's Possessionsas Bernard
2014 |
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The Historianas Valerian Hadley
2013 |
Frank the Bastardas Cyrus Gast
2013 |
Riddleas Western Man
2013 |
The Suspectas Sheriff Dixon
2013 |
Machete Kills
Machete Kills
2013
R
1h 47m
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
5.6
The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space.
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asSheriff Doakes
2013 |
Rush
Rush
2013
R
2h 3m
Biography, Drama, Sport
8.1
James Hunt and Niki Lauda, two extremely skilled Formula One racers, have an intense rivalry with each other. However, it is their enmity that pushes them to their limits.
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2012 |
Greetings from Tim Buckleyas Lee Underwood
2013 |
Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3
2013
2h 10m
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
7.1
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
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2012 |
Future Weatheras Ed
2012 |
See Girl Runas Marty
2012 |
Man on a Ledge
Man on a Ledge
2012
PG-13
1h 42m
Action, Crime, Thriller
6.6
As a police psychologist works to talk down an ex-con who is threatening to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop, the biggest diamond heist ever committed is in motion.
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asValet
2011 |
Red & Blue Marblesas John
2011 |
Silent But Deadlyas Capper
2010 |
Minevilleas Tom O'Roarke
2009 |
Last Day of Summeras Mr. Crolick
2009 |
Shadowheartas Thomas Conners
2008 |
Nothing Sacredas Chambers
2008 |
Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye
2008
PG-13
1h 58m
Action, Mystery, Thriller
6.6
Jerry and Rachel are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and c... Read all
asJerry's Dad
2007 |
Abandoned in the Arcticas Adolphus Greely
2007 |
August Rushas Thomas Novacek
2007 |
The Mistas Jim
2006 |
A New Waveas Roger Dewitt
2006 |
Jimmy and Judyas Uncle Rodney
2006 |
Premiumas Cole Carter
2006 |
The Good Studentas Phil Palmer
2006 |
Unspokenas Dad
2005 |
Confessas Senator Roger Lampert
2005 |
Purple Heartas Colonel Allen
2003 |
The Battle of Shaker Heightsas Abe
2001 |
Skippyas Ringo
1999 |
Stealth Fighteras Adm. Frank Peterson
1999 |
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
1999
3h 9m
Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
8.6
Paul Edgecomb, the head death row guard at a prison in 1930s Louisiana, meets an inmate, John Coffey, a black man who is accused of murdering two girls. His life changes drastically when he discovers that John has a special gift.
asKlaus Detterick
1998 |
Reach the Rockas Quinn
1998 |
Disturbing Behavioras Dorian Newberry
1998 |
Disturbing Behavior
Disturbing Behavior
1998
R
1h 24m
Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
5.7
The new kid in Cradle Bay, Washington stumbles across something sinister about the town's method of transforming its unruly teens into upstanding citizens.
asDorian Newberry
1995 |
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knightas Brayker
1994 |
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption
1994
2h 22m
Drama
9.3
A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion.
asHeywood
1993 |
Freakedas Dick Brian
1992 |
Trespassas Don
1991 |
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journeyas Grim Reaper
1990 |
The Hot Spotas Frank Sutton
1990 |
Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
1990
2h 4m
Action, Thriller
7.1
John McClane attempts to avert disaster as rogue military operatives seize control of Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.
asStuart
1990 |
Hard to Killas Senator Vernon Trent