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William Forsythe
William Forsythe is an American actor whose gritty on‑screen presence has made him a staple of both mainstream Hollywood productions and independent cinema. Born on June 13, 1955, in New York City, New York, he grew up in the borough of Queens and developed a love for performance early, appearing in school plays before studying acting at the prestigious Juilliard School where he honed the craft that would define his career. Forsythe broke into the film industry in the early 1980s with a series of memorable supporting roles, quickly earning a reputation for playing hard‑edged, often volatile characters, a talent showcased in Raising Arizona (1987) where his manic intensity created a cult‑favorite villain, and in Out for Justice (1991) where he delivered a ruthless performance opposite Steven Seagal. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s he expanded his repertoire, appearing in high‑profile projects such as The Devil's Rejects (2005) and The Rock (1996), while also taking on roles in television series like Criminal Minds and The Sopranos, demonstrating a versatility that belies his typecast image. Critics have praised his ability to blend physical menace with an unsettling charisma, often delivering performances that are both terrifying and oddly sympathetic. Beyond screen work, Forsythe has contributed to theater, returning to the stage in various productions that highlight his classical training, and he remains active in the entertainment industry, continuing to work on new film and TV projects as of the present day. His career, spanning over four decades, reflects a dedication to his craft, a willingness to explore the darker aspects of human nature, and a lasting impact on the portrayal of antagonists in modern cinema.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: William Forsythe
Born: New York City, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 13, 1955
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1979-present
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Movies Featuring William Forsythe
Once Upon a Time in America
Vault
Out for Justice
Cold Pursuit
Stone Cold
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Extreme Prejudice
Awake
Run with the Hunted
Patty Hearst
The Substitute
Ida Red
I Am Fear
9 Windows
Jesse
Born to Ride
Inkubus
Infected
Dear Mr. Gacy
Hidden in the Woods
Laugh Killer Laugh
Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales
The Little Mermaid
Dance Rebels: A Story of Modern Dance
Luck of the Draw
G-Men from Hell
Hard Cash
Check Point
Camouflage
Roe v. Wade
The Librarians
Hammerhead
Southern Gothic
Hack!
Halloween
Run with the Hunted
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes
Jam
Smokey Bites the Dust
The Miracle of Kathy Miller
The Man Who Wasn’t There
Command 5
The Lightship
The Long Hot Summer
Cloak & Dagger
Weeds
Torrents of Spring
God’s Not Dead: We The People
Savage Dawn
Blind Faith
Baja Oklahoma
Dead Bang
Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story
Lives in Hazard
The Immortals
Palookaville
The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag
Long Shot
Direct Hit
The Pass
Firestorm
Dollar for the Dead
Hell’s Kitchen
Stiletto
The Last Marshal
Big City Blues
Relentless 3
Final Approach
A Kiss to Die For
iMurders
The Waterdance
Ambushed
Row Your Boat
Cruel Doubt
Thriller Zone
Paradise Lost
Just Breathe
Career Timeline
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2020
Run with the Hunted
Augustus
I Am Fear
Marco
God’s Not Dead: We The People
Senator Robert Benson
2019
Vault
Buddy Providence
Cold Pursuit
Awake
Roger Bower
Roe v. Wade
Justice Potter Stewart
Run with the Hunted
Augustus
2014
Hidden in the Woods
Uncle Costello
Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales
Mr. Smith (segment "To Hell With You")
1999
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
The Last Marshal
DeClerc
Row Your Boat
Gil Meadows
Paradise Lost
Mike Stark
1998
The Pass
Charles Duprey
Firestorm
Randall Shaye
Dollar for the Dead
Dooley
Hell’s Kitchen
Lou Reilly
Ambushed
Mike Organski
1995
The Immortals
Tim
Palookaville
Sid Dunleavy
Thriller Zone
Marcus Deerfield (segment "The Final Hour")
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