William Fichtner

William Fichtner

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayNov. 27, 1956
BiographyWilliam Edward Fichtner (born November 27, 1956) is an American actor. Born in New York, he started his career with supporting appearances in Virtuosity (1995), Heat and Strange Days (both 1995). A prolific character actor in film, Fichtner is recognized for memorable performances in Contact (1997), Armageddon (1998), Go (1999), The Perfect Storm (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), Crash (2004), and The Longest Yard (2005).

In 2005, Fichtner starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay in Invasion. He later appeared as Alexander Mahone in Prison Break, Carl Hickman in Crossing Lines, and Adam Janikowski in Mom.

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Known For

Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order
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Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order

as Jasper
As the World Turns
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As the World Turns

as Josh Snyder/ Rod Landry
Crossing Lines
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Crossing Lines

as Carl Hickman
Empire Falls
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Empire Falls

as Jimmy Minty
Entourage
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Entourage

as Phil Yagoda
Invasion
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Invasion

as Sheriff Tom Underlay
MDs
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MDs

as Dr. Bruce Kellerman
Mom
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Mom

as Adam Janikowski
Prison Break
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Prison Break

as Alexander "Alex" Mahone
The Company You Keep
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The Company You Keep

as Leo Nicoletti
Top Gear America
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Top Gear America

as Co-Host

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