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Actor · producer · director

William Sadler

age 76 · born April 13, 1950 in Buffalo

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William Sadler’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 158

Newest first

Show the other 148From The Comey Rule (2020) to The Great Wallendas (1978)

As himself: 8 appearances

documentaries, talk shows, making-of films

Filmography: TMDB.

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New England Toys, The Summer They Came

Release dates: TMDB. They may change.

Who is William Sadler?

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.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
April 13, 1950 (age 76)
Place of birth
Buffalo, New York, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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William Sadler’s career in numbers

roles: 100 films and 58 series
158
TV episodes
208
years behind the camera, since 1978
48
top rated: “The Shawshank Redemption” (TMDB)
8.7

Genres of his features

  • drama45%
  • thriller36%
  • comedy24%
  • crime24%
  • tv movie21%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 100 features. One film can have several genres.

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Frequently asked questions about William Sadler

How old is William Sadler?

76 years old. They were born on April 13, 1950 in Buffalo.

What has William Sadler been in?

Among others: “The Shawshank Redemption”, “Iron Man 3”, and “The Green Mile”.

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku