William Fichtner: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 40
- on screen
- 1995–2026
- box office
- $1.29B
- average score
- 50
- Born
- November 27, 1956 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Mitchel Air Force Base, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- William Edward Fichtner
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Spouses
- Betsy Aidem, Kymberly Kalil
- Children
- 2
The Best William Fichtner Movies
The highest-rated films William Fichtner is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. O.G. (2018) scores highest, at 74. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
-
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 O.G. 2018 · Danvers -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 Cold Brook 2019 · Ted Markham -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 12 Strong 2018 · Colonel Mulholland -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Finding Steve McQueen 2019 · Enzo Rotella -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 88 2022 · Ron Holt -
Movie Echo Score: Score 59 French Girl 2024 · Peter Kinski
William Fichtner's Career in Numbers
William Fichtner's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Fichtner works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Reckless (1995) to The Outer Threat (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
William Fichtner Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 21
- 2020s 9
The 2010s were William Fichtner's busiest decade, with 21 films.
William Fichtner Movies by Genre
- Action 11
- Drama 10
- Thriller 5
- Comedy 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Romance 2
- Adventure 1
- Horror 1
- Animation 1
- Documentary 1
Action is the genre William Fichtner has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of drama (10).
William Fichtner Career Milestones
- First film
- Reckless 1995
- Biggest box office hit
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles $485M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- O.G. Movie Echo Score 74
- Newest film
- The Outer Threat 2026
William Fichtner Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Fichtner is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 50. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
William Fichtner Movies as an Actor
39- 2026
The Outer Threat as Sam · Adventure - 2025
The Sound as Conner · Action Movie Echo Score: 18 - 2025
The Plastic Men as The Narrator · Horror - 2024 French Girl as Peter Kinski · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 59
- 2023
Hypnotic as Lev Dellrayne · Action Worldwide box office: $16.3M Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2022 88 as Ron Holt · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2022
Six as Davis · Sci-Fi - 2021
The Birthday Cake as Uncle Ricardo · Thriller Worldwide box office: $23.6K Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2021
The Space Between as Donny Rumson · Drama Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2019 Cold Brook as Ted Markham · Drama Movie Echo Score: 64
- 2019
Josie & Jack as Raeburn · Drama - 2019 Finding Steve McQueen as Enzo Rotella · Romance Worldwide box office: $21.9K Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2018
All the Devil's Men as Mike Brennan · Action Worldwide box office: $65.8K Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2018
Armed as Richard · Action Worldwide box office: $3.95K Movie Echo Score: 35 - 2018
Hot Summer Nights as Shep · Drama Worldwide box office: $246K Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2018 O.G. as Danvers · Drama Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2018
Traffik as Carl Waynewright · Thriller Worldwide box office: $9.52M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2018
Krystal as Dr. Lyle Farley · Drama Worldwide box office: $37.5K Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2018
The Neighbor as Mike · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2018 12 Strong as Colonel Mulholland · Action Worldwide box office: $67.4M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2017
Black Holes as Youston (voice) · Animation - 2016
The War of 1996: A United World News Special as General Adams · Sci-Fi - 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence as General Adams · Action Worldwide box office: $390M - 2015
Four Falls of Buffalo as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Worldwide box office: $485M - 2013
The Lone Ranger Action Worldwide box office: $261M - 2013
Wrong Drama Worldwide box office: $106K - 2013
Phantom Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.2M - 2012
Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden as Guidry · Action - 2011
Drive Angry 3D Action Worldwide box office: $40.9M - 2009
Prison Break: The Final Break as Alex Mahone · Thriller - 2007
First Snow Drama Worldwide box office: $574K - 2005
Empire Falls as Jimmy Minty · Drama - 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction as Rosenberg (voice) · Crime - 2002
Julie Walking Home as Henry · Romance Worldwide box office: $892 - 1999
The Settlement as Jerry · Comedy - 1997
Switchback as Chief Jack McGinnis · Mystery Worldwide box office: $6.49M - 1995
Reckless as Rachel's Father · Comedy - 1995
Strange Days Action Worldwide box office: $7.96M
William Fichtner in Documentaries & Specials
1
Who Is William Fichtner?
William Fichtner was born in Mitchel Air Force Base, New York, U.S. in 1956 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
William Edward Fichtner, born on November 27, 1956, is an American actor with a career spanning over 30 years and is recognized for performances in a dazzling number of films. He was born at Mitchel Air Force Base in New York, and began his career with supporting appearances in Virtuosity (1994), Heat and Strange Days (both, 1995). His acting portfolio is impressive, with memorable roles in shows including Invasion where he starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay, Prison Break as Alexander Mahone, and Mom as Adam Janikowski.
Fichtner kick-started his acting career playing Rod Landry in As the World Turns in 1987, and had since appeared in various famous films like Contact, Black Hawk Down, Crash, and The Dark Knight. His outstanding performance in Crash won him a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Best Acting Ensemble award from Broadcast Film Critics Choice. Apart from film and television, Fichtner also demonstrated his talent in the gaming industry, voicing characters in the Grand Theft Auto series and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Fichtner was praised for his commitment to his roles, whether big or small, making him a stalwart presence in the industry.
Who William Fichtner Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Fichtner shares the most films with. Maika Monroe comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Robert Knepper (2).
William Fichtner: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Fichtner has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Fichtner been in?
William Fichtner is credited on 40 films, from 1995 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Fichtner's highest-grossing movie?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) is William Fichtner's biggest box office hit, with $485M worldwide, ahead of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) ($390M). Across every film with box office figures, William Fichtner's movies have made $1.29B.
William Fichtner's biggest hits What is the best William Fichtner movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, William Fichtner's best-rated film is O.G. (2018) with a score of 74, followed by Cold Brook (2019) (64).
Best William Fichtner movies, ranked How old is William Fichtner?
William Fichtner is 69 years old, born on November 27, 1956 in Mitchel Air Force Base, New York, U.S..
What is William Fichtner's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Fichtner's filmography is The Outer Threat (2026), in the role of Sam.
Who does William Fichtner work with most often?
William Fichtner shares the most films with Maika Monroe (2 films), Robert Knepper (2 films) and Gbenga Akinnagbe (2 films).
The Best William Fichtner Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 40 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
