Will Rothhaar: Movies & Box Office

Will Rothhaar, born William Edward Lamar Rothhaar on January 12, 1987 in New York City, is an American actor who began his professional journey at the tender age of seven. He is the son of Michael Rothhaar and Nancy Linehan Charles, both celebrated playwrights, actors, and directors, which immersed him in a creative household from the outset. Though his birth took place on the East Coast, his family soon relocated to the small resort town of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, where he first stepped onto a stage in community theatre before moving to the west side of Los Angeles, where he attended Alexander Hamilton High School and refined his craft. Rothhaar’s screen debut arrived in the mid‑1990s, quickly landing guest spots on popular television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Mad About You. He transitioned to feature films with supporting roles in Jack Frost and Hearts in Atlantis, demonstrating a versatility that would become his hallmark. In 1999 he earned The Hollywood Reporter’s "Young Star Award" for his performance as John in David Mamet’s The Cryptogram at the Geffen Playhouse, cementing his reputation as a serious stage actor. The early 2000s saw his first leading role in the family adventure Kart Racer (2003) and a starring part in the sitcom Listen Up (2004). He continued to build a diverse résumé with appearances in Must Love Dogs (2005) and the high‑octane sci‑fi action Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as Corporal Lee Imlay. Rothhaar’s television work includes multiple guest‑starring turns across the CSI franchise—Crime Scene Investigation, Miami, and NY—each as a distinct character, showcasing his adaptability. In 2013 he portrayed the infamous assassin Lee Harvey Oswald in the television film Killing Kennedy, a role that highlighted his ability to tackle complex, real‑world figures. Over more than two decades, Rothhaar has remained a consistently working actor, balancing film, television, and stage projects while maintaining his roots in the performing arts.