William Petersen: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 1985–2015
- box office
- $96.4M
- Born
- February 21, 1953 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- William Louis Petersen
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1976-present
- Spouses
- Joanne Brady, Gina Cirone
- Children
- 3
The Best William Petersen Movies
The films of William Petersen that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Young Guns II (1990) leads with $44.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $44.1M Young Guns II 1990 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $22M Cousins 1989 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $17.3M To Live and Die in L.A. 1985 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $8.62M Manhunter 1986 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $4.03M Passed Away 1992 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $306K Hard Promises 1991 · Romance
William Petersen's Career in Numbers
William Petersen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Petersen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) to CSI: Immortality (2015), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
William Petersen Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 12
- 2010s 1
The 1990s were William Petersen's busiest decade, with 12 films.
William Petersen Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Tv movie 3
- Action 3
- Comedy 2
- Monsters 1
- Adventure 1
- Western 1
- Romance 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre William Petersen has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of tv movie (3).
William Petersen Career Milestones
- First film
- To Live and Die in L.A. 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Young Guns II $44.1M worldwide
- Newest film
- CSI: Immortality 2015
William Petersen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Petersen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
William Petersen Movies as an Actor
18- 2015
CSI: Immortality as Gil Grissom · Tv movie - 1998
Kiss the Sky as Jess · Drama - 1998
The Rat Pack as John F. Kennedy · Tv movie - 1998
Gunshy as Jake Bridges · Action - 1997
12 Angry Men as Juror 12 · Drama - 1996
The Beast as Whip Dalton · Monsters - 1995
In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King as Tony C. · Drama - 1993
Curaçao as Stephen Guerin · Adventure - 1993
Return to Lonesome Dove as Captain Gideon Walker · Western - 1992 Passed Away as Frank Scanlan · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.03M
- 1991 Hard Promises as Joey · Romance Worldwide box office: $306K
- 1990 Young Guns II Action Worldwide box office: $44.1M
- 1990
The Kennedys of Massachusetts as Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. · Drama - 1989 Cousins as Tom Hardy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $22M
- 1987
Long Gone as Stud Cantrell · Tv movie - 1987
Amazing Grace and Chuck as Russell · Drama - 1986 Manhunter Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.62M
- 1985 To Live and Die in L.A. Action Worldwide box office: $17.3M
William Petersen in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is William Petersen?
William Petersen was born in Evanston, Illinois, U.S. in 1953 and is 73 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
William Louis Petersen, an American actor, is best known for his role as Gil Grissom in the CBS drama thriller series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation from 2000 to 2015. He was successful in portraying the character so profusely that he won a Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Additionally, he was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards through his role as a producer of the show. Notably, Petersen reprised his role as Gil Grissom in the sequel CSI: Vegas, which premiered on October 6, 2021. This award-winning actor has also starred in various films, including To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), Manhunter (1986), Young Guns II (1990), Fear (1996), The Contender (2000), Detachment (2011), and Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012). Throughout his career, Petersen has played versatile roles, whether a Secret Service agent in To Live and Die in L.A. or the infamous Patrick Floyd "Pat" Garrett in Young Guns II. Petersen's passion for acting extends beyond the screen, as he is also an active theater performer and a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company since 2008.
Who William Petersen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Petersen shares the most films with. William Friedkin comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Willem Dafoe (2).
William Petersen: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Petersen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Petersen been in?
William Petersen is credited on 19 films, from 1985 to 2015. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Petersen's highest-grossing movie?
Young Guns II (1990) is William Petersen's biggest box office hit, with $44.1M worldwide, ahead of Cousins (1989) ($22M). Across every film with box office figures, William Petersen's movies have made $96.4M.
William Petersen's biggest hits How old is William Petersen?
William Petersen is 73 years old, born on February 21, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois, U.S..
What is William Petersen's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Petersen's filmography is CSI: Immortality (2015), in the role of Gil Grissom.
Who does William Petersen work with most often?
William Petersen shares the most films with William Friedkin (3 films), Willem Dafoe (2 films) and Darlanne Fluegel (2 films).
The Best William Petersen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.
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