William Sadler movies and series

April 13, 1950 (age 76) Buffalo, New York, USA

William Thomas Sadler (born April 13, 1950) is an American actor who works in film and television. His television and motion picture roles have included Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller in The Pacific, Luther Sloan in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Sheriff Jim Valenti in Roswell, and—perhaps most notably—the Grim Reaper in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, a role for which he was nominated for, and won, the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, and his role as Colonel Stuart alongside Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2.

His titles like The Shawshank Redemption, Iron Man 3, and The Green Mile - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 2, 2026

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The Shawshank Redemption

1994September 1994 by Frank Darabont

Supporting as Heywood

Supporting as Heywood

8.51 Amazing-- 31.5k ratings
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Iron Man 3

2013April 2013 by Shane Black

Minor role as President Ellis

Minor role as President Ellis

6.47 Good- 23.9k ratings
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The Green Mile

1999December 1999 by Frank Darabont

Minor role as Klaus Detterick

Minor role as Klaus Detterick

8.25 Excellent++ 19.9k ratings
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Die Hard 2

1990July 1990 by Renny Harlin

Starring as Stuart

Starring as Stuart

6.57 Good 6,619 ratings
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The Mist

2007November 2007 by Frank Darabont

Supporting as Jim

Supporting as Jim

6.52 Good- 6,112 ratings
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The Unholy

2021March 2021 by Evan Spiliotopoulos

Starring as Father Hagan

Starring as Father Hagan

6.08 Okay++ 2,283 ratings
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August Rush

2007November 2007 by Kirsten Sheridan

Supporting as Thomas Novacek

Supporting as Thomas Novacek

6.98 Good+ 2,894 ratings
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The Pacific

2010 by Bruce C. McKenna

Supporting as Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller

Supporting as Lt Col. Lewis 'Chesty' Puller

7.12 Good++ 2,604 ratings
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Eagle Eye

2008September 2008 by D.J. Caruso

Minor role as Jerry's Dad

Minor role as Jerry's Dad

6.04 Okay++ 3,246 ratings
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Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991July 1991 by Peter Hewitt

Starring as Grim Reaper

Starring as Grim Reaper

5.86 Okay+ 1,412 ratings
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The Highwaymen

2019March 2019 by John Lee Hancock

Supporting as Henry Barrow

Supporting as Henry Barrow

6.31 Good-- 2,298 ratings
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Man on a Ledge

2012January 2012 by Asger Leth

Minor role as Valet

Minor role as Valet

5.94 Okay++ 2,897 ratings
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Machete Kills

2013September 2013 by Robert Rodriguez

Minor role as Sheriff Doakes

Minor role as Sheriff Doakes

5.18 Okay-- 2,099 ratings
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The Grudge

2019December 2019 by Nicolas Pesce

Supporting as Detective Wilson

Supporting as Detective Wilson

5.05 Okay-- 1,350 ratings
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Bill & Ted Face the Music

2020August 2020 by Dean Parisot

Supporting as Death

Supporting as Death

5.52 Okay 1,126 ratings
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Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

1995January 1995 by Ernest R. Dickerson

Starring as Frank Brayker

Starring as Frank Brayker

6.33 Good-- 588 ratings
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Hard to Kill

1990February 1990 by Bruce Malmuth

Starring as Senator Vernon Trent

Starring as Senator Vernon Trent

5.65 Okay 702 ratings
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K-9

1989April 1989 by Rod Daniel

Minor role as Salesman Don

Minor role as Salesman Don

5.76 Okay+ 1,085 ratings
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Salem's Lot

2024October 2024 by Gary Dauberman

Minor role as Parkins Gillespie

Minor role as Parkins Gillespie

5.62 Okay 738 ratings
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The Hills Run Red

2009September 2009 by Dave Parker

Starring as Wilson Wyler Concannon

Starring as Wilson Wyler Concannon

5.61 Okay 351 ratings
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Disturbing Behavior

1998July 1998 by David Nutter

Supporting as Newberry

Supporting as Newberry

5.59 Okay 431 ratings
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Freeheld

2015October 2015 by Peter Sollett

Minor role as Peter Santucci

Minor role as Peter Santucci

6.61 Good 680 ratings
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Roswell

1999–2002 by Jason Katims

Minor role as Jim Valenti

Minor role as Jim Valenti

6.78 Good+ 504 ratings
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Project X

1987April 1987 by Jonathan Kaplan

Starring as Dr. Carroll

Starring as Dr. Carroll

5.88 Okay+ 291 ratings
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Bordello of Blood

1996August 1996 by Gilbert Adler

Supporting as Mummy

Supporting as Mummy

5.71 Okay+ 430 ratings
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Kinsey

2004September 2004 by Bill Condon

Minor role as Kenneth Braun

Minor role as Kenneth Braun

6.12 Good-- 536 ratings
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VFW

2019September 2019 by Joe Begos

Starring as Walter Reed

Starring as Walter Reed

5.67 Okay+ 273 ratings
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The Duel

2016June 2016 by Kieran Darcy-Smith

Supporting as Governor Ross

Supporting as Governor Ross

5.37 Okay- 382 ratings
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The Hot Spot

1990October 1990 by Dennis Hopper

Supporting as Frank Sutton

Supporting as Frank Sutton

5.93 Okay++ 314 ratings
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Trespass

1992December 1992 by Walter Hill

Starring as Don

Starring as Don

5.96 Okay++ 223 ratings
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Freaked

1993October 1993 by Alex Winter

Starring as Dick Brian

Starring as Dick Brian

5.92 Okay++ 190 ratings
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RocketMan

1997October 1997 by Stuart Gillard

Starring as Wild Bill Overbeck

Starring as Wild Bill Overbeck

5.54 Okay 150 ratings
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Ava's Possessions

2015March 2015 by Jordan Galland

Supporting as Bernard

Supporting as Bernard

5.76 Okay+ 163 ratings
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Rush

1991December 1991 by Lili Fini Zanuck

Supporting as Monroe

Supporting as Monroe

6.13 Good-- 167 ratings
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DeVour

2005October 2005 by David Winkler

Supporting as Ivan Reisz

Supporting as Ivan Reisz

5.59 Okay 132 ratings
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Solo

1996August 1996 by Norberto Barba

Starring as Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo

Starring as Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo

5.64 Okay <100 ratings
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Wonderfalls

2004 by Todd Holland

Supporting as Darrin Tyler

Supporting as Darrin Tyler

6.41 Good- 124 ratings
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Jesse Stone: No Remorse

2010May 2010 by Robert Harmon

Supporting as Gino Fish

Supporting as Gino Fish

6.17 Good-- 109 ratings
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The Yeti

2026April 2026 by Gene Gallerano

Supporting as Hollis Bannister

Supporting as Hollis Bannister

5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Jesse Stone: Sea Change

2007May 2007 by Robert Harmon

Supporting as Gino Fish

Supporting as Gino Fish

6.22 Good-- 116 ratings
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Jesse Stone: Thin Ice

2009March 2009 by Robert Harmon

Supporting as Gino Fish

Supporting as Gino Fish

6.17 Good-- <100 ratings
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Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise

2015October 2015 by Robert Harmon

Minor role as Gino Fish

Minor role as Gino Fish

6.10 Okay++ 114 ratings
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Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt

2012May 2012 by Robert Harmon

Supporting as Gino Fish

Supporting as Gino Fish

6.16 Good-- <100 ratings
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Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost

2011May 2011 by Dick Lowry

Supporting as Gino Fish

Supporting as Gino Fish

6.05 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Riddle

2013January 2013 by John O. Hartman

Supporting as Western Man / Jack Abel

Supporting as Western Man / Jack Abel

5.58 Okay <100 ratings
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Roadracers

1994July 1994 by Robert Rodriguez

Supporting as Sarge

Supporting as Sarge

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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She Came from the Woods

2023February 2023 by Erik Bloomquist

Supporting as Gilbert McCalister

Supporting as Gilbert McCalister

5.85 Okay+ <100 ratings
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The Hollow

2016October 2016 by Miles Doleac

Lead role as Sheriff Beau McKinney

Lead role as Sheriff Beau McKinney

5.88 Okay+ <100 ratings
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The Suspect

2013January 2013 by Stuart Connelly

Starring as Sheriff Dixon

Starring as Sheriff Dixon

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Battle of Shaker Heights

2003August 2003 by Kyle Rankin

Supporting as Abe

Supporting as Abe

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Good Student

2006January 2006 by David Ostry

Starring as Phil Palmer

Starring as Phil Palmer

5.84 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Living Among Us

2018May 2018 by Brian A. Metcalf

Supporting as Samuel

Supporting as Samuel

6.00 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Reach the Rock

1998October 1998 by William Ryan

Lead role as Quinn

Lead role as Quinn

6.06 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Last Day of Summer

2009October 2009 by Vlad Yudin

Starring as Mr. Crolick

Starring as Mr. Crolick

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Jimmy and Judy

2006February 2006 by Randall Rubin

Starring as Uncle Rodney

Starring as Uncle Rodney

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Witness Protection

1999December 1999 by Richard Pearce

Supporting as Sharp

Supporting as Sharp

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Freedom

2014August 2014 by Peter Cousens

Starring as Plimpton

Starring as Plimpton

5.96 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Silent but Deadly

2011November 2011 by Stephen Scott

Starring as John Capper

Starring as John Capper

5.85 Okay+ <100 ratings
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See Girl Run

2012March 2012 by Nate Meyer

Supporting as Marty

Supporting as Marty

5.91 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Traveler

2007 by David DiGilio

Supporting as Carlton Fog

Supporting as Carlton Fog

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Two-Fisted Tales

1992January 1992 by Tom Holland

Starring as Mr. Rush (Presenter)

Starring as Mr. Rush (Presenter)

5.97 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Shadowheart

2009August 2009 by Dean Alioto

Starring as Thomas Conners

Starring as Thomas Conners

5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Stealth Fighter

1999January 1999 by Jim Wynorski

Supporting as Adm. Frank Petersen

Supporting as Adm. Frank Petersen

5.88 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Purple Heart

2005January 2005 by Bill Birrell

Lead role as Colonel Allen

Lead role as Colonel Allen

Needs more reviews
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The Path to 9/11

2006

Supporting as Neil Herman

Supporting as Neil Herman

6.10 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Future Weather

2012April 2012 by Jenny Deller

Supporting as Ed

Supporting as Ed

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Deadly Crush

2018September 2018 by Dakota Aesquivel

Lead role as Sheriff Dusty Hawkins

Lead role as Sheriff Dusty Hawkins

Needs more reviews
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Edge

2015November 2015 by Shane Black

Supporting as Big Bill

Supporting as Big Bill

5.97 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Premium

2006January 2006 by Pete Chatmon

Supporting as Cole Carter

Supporting as Cole Carter

5.99 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Confess

2005October 2005 by Stefan C. Schaefer

Supporting as Senator Lampert

Supporting as Senator Lampert

5.93 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Ambushed

1998June 1998 by Ernest R. Dickerson

Minor role as Jim Natter

Minor role as Jim Natter

5.96 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Private Eye

1987–1988 by Anthony Yerkovich

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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Restitution

2011October 2011 by Lance Kawas

Minor role as George Youngstown

Minor role as George Youngstown

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Alice Fades Away

2021February 2021 by Ryan Bliss

Starring as James

Starring as James

Needs more reviews
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The Face of Fear

1990September 1990 by Farhad Mann

Supporting as Anthony Prine

Supporting as Anthony Prine

6.07 Okay++ <100 ratings
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A New Wave

2007August 2007 by Jason Carvey

Supporting as Roger Dewitt

Supporting as Roger Dewitt

Needs more reviews
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The Historian

2014November 2014 by Miles Doleac

Lead role as Valerian Hadley

Lead role as Valerian Hadley

Needs more reviews
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The Omen

1995September 1995 by Jack Sholder

Starring as Dr. Linus

Starring as Dr. Linus

Needs more reviews
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Onion News Empire

2013April 2013 by Todd Strauss-Schulson

Supporting as Ed Musgrove

Supporting as Ed Musgrove

Needs more reviews
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Skippy

2001January 2001 by Dionysius Zervos jr.

Starring as Ringo

Starring as Ringo

Needs more reviews
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Frank the Bastard

2015July 2015 by Brad Coley

Starring as Cyrus Gast

Starring as Cyrus Gast

Needs more reviews
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Jack Reed: Badge of Honor

1993November 1993 by Kevin Connor

Minor role as Anatole

Minor role as Anatole

Needs more reviews
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A Stage of Twilight

2024March 2024 by Sarah T. Schwab

Starring as Barry

Starring as Barry

Needs more reviews
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The Great Wallendas

1978February 1978 by Larry Elikann

Minor role as Dieter Schmidt

Minor role as Dieter Schmidt

Needs more reviews
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The Making of Fallout: New Vegas

2010October 2010

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

Needs more reviews
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The Last to Go

1991January 1991 by John Erman

Minor role as Treat

Minor role as Treat

Needs more reviews
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Unconquered

1989January 1989 by Dick Lowry

Minor role as Coach Dickey

Minor role as Coach Dickey

Needs more reviews