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William Fichtner

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American actor
William Fichtner
Fichtner in 2018
Born
William Edward Fichtner

(1956-11-27)November 27, 1956 (age 68)
EducationFarmingdale State College (AS)
SUNY Brockport (BS)
OccupationActor
Years active1987–present
Spouses
Children2

William Edward Fichtner[1] (born November 27, 1956)[2] is an American actor. Born inNew York, he started his career with supporting appearances inVirtuosity (1994),Heat andStrange Days (both, 1995). A prolific character actor in film, Fichtner is recognized for memorable performances inContact (1997),Armageddon (1998),Go (1999),The Perfect Storm (2000),Black Hawk Down (2001),Crash (2004), andThe Longest Yard (2005).

In 2005, Fichtner starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay inInvasion. He later appeared asAlexander Mahone inPrison Break, Carl Hickman inCrossing Lines, and Adam Janikowski inMom.

Early life

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Fichtner was born onMitchel Air Force Base[3] onLong Island and raised inCheektowaga, New York, a suburb ofBuffalo. He is the son of Patricia A. (née Steitz) and William Frederick Fichtner.[4][5][1] He has German ancestry.[6]

He graduated fromMaryvale High School in 1974. After graduating fromFarmingdale State College in 1976 with an associate degree in criminal justice, he attended theState University of New York at Brockport and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree incriminal justice in 1978. In an interview withMichael Rosenbaum, Fichtner recalled he took a theatrical improvisation class initially to fill a fine arts requirement, and the professor recommended he consider taking further acting classes.[7] He then studied at theAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

On May 18, 2008, Fichtner received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Farmingdale State College.[8] In his acceptance address, he credited Farmingdale admissions counselor Don Harvey with his decision to study acting. Harvey, who became a lifelong friend, took Fichtner to his firstBroadway show.

Fichtner in 2003

Career

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Fichtner began his acting career playing the role of Rod Landry inAs the World Turns in 1987. He has also appeared in the filmsContact,Heat,Armageddon,Go,Equilibrium,Black Hawk Down,The Perfect Storm,The Longest Yard,Crash,Ultraviolet,Drive Angry andThe Dark Knight. Mainly acharacter actor, one of his few leading roles is inPassion of Mind, also starringDemi Moore andStellan Skarsgård. His role inCrash won him aScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award and a Best Acting Ensemble award from Broadcast Film Critics Choice. He appeared in theCBS sitcomMom from 2015 to 2021.

Fichtner voicedKen Rosenberg in the video gamesGrand Theft Auto: Vice City andGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas. He is credited as Willian Fichtner inVice City and Bill Fichtner inSan Andreas. Between 2005 and 2006, he also starred in the sci-fi TV seriesInvasion as Sheriff Tom Underlay. AfterInvasion was canceled, he played ruthless FBI AgentAlexander Mahone in three seasons ofPrison Break (2006–2009).[9] In 2009, he co-presented the Vezina Trophy (for goal tending) at theNational Hockey League awards show.[10][11] He later guest starred as judge Christopher Mulready inThe West Wing episode "The Supremes." He also had a role as the corrupt Gotham National Bank manager in the feature filmThe Dark Knight and as the resistance leader Jurgen inEquilibrium.

In June 2009, Fichtner had a recurring role as TV producer Phil Yagoda onEntourage.[12] He also voiced Master Sergeant Sandman in the 2011 video gameCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. He also playedEric Sacks inTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014).[13] In September 2024, it was reported that Fichtner had joined the cast ofThe Talamasca as Jasper in a series regular role.[14][15] In January 2025, it was announced that Fichtner had joined the second season ofBeef.[16]

Personal life

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Fichtner is a fan of theNFL team theBuffalo Bills, and appeared in a commercial for them before the2014 season.[17] He narrated theESPN30 for 30 documentaryFour Falls of Buffalo, chronicling their four consecutiveSuper Bowl appearances from1990–93.[18]

He is a close friend of hisBlack Hawk Down co-starsKim Coates andEric Bana.[19]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotesReference(s)
1994Quiz ShowStage Manager[20][21]
1995VirtuosityWilliam Wallace[20][21]
RecklessRachel's Father[21]
Strange DaysOfficer Dwayne Engelman[20][21]
HeatRoger Van Zant[20][21][22]
The UnderneathTommy Dundee[20][21]
1996Albino AlligatorLaw[20][21][22]
1997ContactKent Clarke[20][21][22]
SwitchbackChief Jack McGinnis[20][21]
1998ArmageddonColonel Willie Sharp[20][21][22]
1999GoBurke Halverson[20][21][22]
The SettlementJerry[20][21]
2000The Perfect StormDavid "Sully" Sullivan[20][21]
Drowning MonaPhil Dearly[20][21][22]
Passion of MindAaron Reilly[20][21]
EndsvillePrince Victor[23]
2001Pearl HarborMr. Walker[20][21]
Black Hawk DownSergeant First Class Jeff SandersonNominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast[20][21][22]
What's the Worst That Could Happen?Detective Alex Tardio[20][21]
2002Julie Walking HomeHenry[20][21]
EquilibriumJurgen[20][21]
2004CrashJake FlanaganHollywood Film Festival Ensemble of the Year
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated—Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast		[20][21]
2005Nine LivesAndrewNominated—Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast[20][21]
The ChumscrubberDr. Bill Stifle[20][21]
The AmateursOtis[20][21][22]
The Longest YardCaptain Brian Knauer[20][21]
Mr. & Mrs. SmithDr. WexlerVoice; Uncredited[20][21][24]
2006UltravioletGarth[20][21]
2007Blades of GloryDarren MacElroy[20][21]
First SnowEd[20][21]
2008The Dark KnightBank Manager[20][21][22]
2010Forehead TittaesBossFunny or Die sketch[25]
Date NightDistrict Attorney Frank Crenshaw[20][21]
2011The Big BangDetective Poley[20][21][22]
Drive AngryThe AccountantFangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actor[20][21][22]
2012WrongMaster Chang[20][21]
St. SebastianJurgensUnreleased[20][26]
2013PhantomAlex Kozlov[20][21]
The Lone RangerButch Cavendish[20][21]
ElysiumJohn Carlyle[20][21]
2014The HomesmanVester Belknap[20][21]
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesEric Sacks[20][21]
2016Independence Day: ResurgenceGeneral Joshua T. Adams[20][21]
American Wrestler: The WizardCoach Plyler[21]
2017Hot Summer NightsShep[20][21]
The NeighborMike PrentisAlso producer[20][21]
KrystalDr. Lyle Farley[20][21]
201812 StrongColonel John Mulholland[21]
TraffikCarl Waynewright[20][21]
O.G.Danvers[20][21]
ArmedRichard[20][21]
Cold BrookTed MarkhamAlso director and co-writer[21][27]
All the Devil's MenMike Brennan[21]
2019Josie & JackJoseph Raeburn[21]
Finding Steve McQueenEnzo Rotella[21]
2021The Space BetweenDonny Rumson[21]
The Birthday CakeUncle Ricardo[21]
2023HypnoticLev Dellrayne[21]
2024French GirlPeter Kinski[21][28]
2025The Embers and the StarsTBA[29]
TBAThat's Amore!TBAPost-production[30]
The Gettysburg AddressJohn G. NicolayVoice; Post-production[31]

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotesReference(s)
1987–1994As the World TurnsRod Landry79 episodes[22]
1989A Man Called HawkBoros2 episodes
BaywatchHoward GanzaEpisode: "Rookie School"
1994–1995Grace Under FireRyan Sparks8 episodes[21]
1995A Father for CharlieSheriffTelevision film[20][21]
2002MDsBruce Kellerman10 episodes[21]
2004The West WingChristopher MulreadyEpisode: "The Supremes"[21]
2005Empire FallsJimmy Minty2 episodes[20][21]
American Dad!HarlandVoice; Episode: "Homeland Insecurity"[21][24]
2005–2006InvasionSheriff Tom Underlay22 episodes
Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television		[22]
2006–2009Prison BreakAlexander Mahone59 episodes[21][22]
2009–2011EntouragePhil Yagoda13 episodes[21][22]
2010Night and DayDan HollisterPilot
2012Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin LadenMr. GuidryTelevision film[20][21][32]
2013–2014Crossing LinesCarl Hickman22 episodes[21]
2015–2016EmpireJameson Henthrop4 episodes[21]
2016–2021MomAdam JanikowskiRecurring (season 3), Main cast (seasons 4–8); 84 episodes
Nominated—Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series		[21]
2016ShooterRathford O'BrienEpisode: "Killing Zone"[21]
2017Porsche: Decades of DisruptionNarratorVoice; Documentary
Top Gear AmericaHimselfHost; 8 episodes[21]
2019VeepFelix WadeEpisode: "Discovery Weekend"
2020CorporateBrettEpisode: "Fuck You Money"[21]
2022Joe vs. CaroleRick Kirkham2 episodes[33]
2023The Company You KeepLeo NicolettiMain role; 10 episodes[21]
2025The TalamascaJasperMain role[14][15]
TBABeefTBA[16]

Video games

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YearTitleRoleNotesReference(s)
2002Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityKen RosenbergCredited as William Fichtner[24]
2004Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasCredited as Bill Fichtner[24]
2008TurokLogan
2011Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Master Sergeant Sandman[24][34]
2012InfexThe Administrator
2013Disney InfinityButch Cavendish[24]
2014Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe ShredderNintendo 3DS version[24]
2021Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive EditionKen RosenbergArchival recordings
Remasters ofGrand Theft Auto: Vice City andGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas only		[24]

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
200532nd Saturn AwardsBest Actor on TelevisionInvasionNominated[35]
2011Buffalo Niagara Film FestivalWalk of Fame Trail of the StarsWon[36]
2012Fangoria Chainsaw AwardsBest Supporting ActorDrive AngryNominated[35]
2017Hollywood Reel Independent Film FestivalBest ActorThe NeighborWon[37][35]
202126th Critics' Choice AwardsBest Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesMomNominated[38][35]

References

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  3. ^Silverman, Stephen M. (January 17, 2002)."'Black Hawk Down' Comes Up in D.C."People. RetrievedJanuary 21, 2022.
  4. ^David Niles."Worcester Telegram & Gazette Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. RetrievedApril 3, 2012.
  5. ^The Post-Journal (December 29, 2009)."Patricia A. Fichtner". Post-Journal. Archived fromthe original on July 19, 2011. RetrievedApril 3, 2012.
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  7. ^"This made William Fichtner switch from a career in criminal justice to acting #insideofyou #actor". 30 June 2022 – via www.youtube.com.
  8. ^"About William Fichtner".Farmingdale State College. 2006. Archived fromthe original on September 27, 2011.
  9. ^Clean 'Break' for Fichtner[dead link‍]Reuters. June 19, 2006. Retrieved June 19, 2006.
  10. ^"Official Site of the National Hockey League".NHL.com.
  11. ^"NHL Awards Winners".nhl.com. NHL. RetrievedAugust 22, 2017.
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  13. ^Patten, Dominic (May 9, 2013)."'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Adds William Fichtner".Deadline Hollywood. RetrievedJanuary 21, 2022.
  14. ^abOtterson, Joe (September 17, 2024)."Anne Rice's 'Talamasca' Series at AMC Adds William Fichtner to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. RetrievedSeptember 17, 2024.
  15. ^abFlook, Ray (September 17, 2024)."Anne Rice's The Talamasca Taps William Fichtner as Series Regular".Bleeding Cool.Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. RetrievedSeptember 20, 2024.
  16. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2025)."'Beef': William Fichtner, Mikaela Hoover, Seoyeon Jang & Rapper BM Join Season 2 Of Netflix Series".Deadline Hollywood.Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025.
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  21. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzaaabacadaeafagahaiajakalamanaoapaqarasatauavawaxayazbabbbcbdbebfbgbhbibjbkblbmbnbobpbqbrbsbt"William Fichtner List of Movies and TV Shows".TV Guide.Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. RetrievedSeptember 17, 2024.
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  23. ^Endsville atIMDb
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  26. ^The Deadline Team (May 11, 2012)."Locomotive Selling Danny DeVito-Directed Thriller At Cannes".Deadline Hollywood. RetrievedJune 24, 2024.
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  30. ^Clement, Nick (November 1, 2023)."John Travolta and Katherine Heigl's Musical Rom-Com 'That's Amore!' From 'Green Book' Writer Has Recorded Seven Songs".Variety.Archived from the original on September 19, 2024. RetrievedSeptember 19, 2024.
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  33. ^Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (July 1, 2021)."Peacock's 'Joe Exotic' Series Replaces Dennis Quaid With William Fichtner as Rick Kirkham".Variety. RetrievedJuly 1, 2021.
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