William Russ
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Handsome 6-foot-1 European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor and television director. William Russ was born on October 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA as William Hardy Russ IV. He is known for his work on Boy Meets World (1993), Wiseguy (1987) and Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986). He is married to Clare Wren. They have two children.
Known for
Credits
American History X (1998)
as Dennis
The Right Stuff (1983)
as Slick Goodlin
Nasty Boys (1989)
as Ben Farlow
Cruising (1980)
as Paul Gaines
Night Sins (1997)
as Sheriff Steiger
The Unholy (1988)
as Luke
Courage (1984)
as Sonny
Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)
as Danny Quintz
Traces of Red (1992)
as Michael Dobson
Other Mothers (1993)
as Coach Jim Doane
Dead of Winter (1987)
as Rob Sweeney
Crazy From the Heart (1991)
as Dewey Whitcomb
Founders Day (2024)
as Mr. Jackson
Magic Hour (2015)
as Bruce Fox
Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981)
as Little Dick Raidler
The Border (1982)
as Jimbo
Disorganized Crime (1989)
as Nick Bartkowski
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)
as Sharon's Brother
Buck Naked Arson (2001)
as Ranger Joe Lightcap
Gary's Walk (2019)
as Vernon
Chasing the Rain (2020)
as Ed
Aspen Extreme (1993)
as Dave Ritchie
Drones (2013)
as General Lawson
A Fork in the Road (2010)
as Detective Ross
Jonestown (2013)
as Leo Ryan
Houston: The Legend of Texas (1986)
as William Travis
Pawn (2009)
as Justin Elliot Randolph
Treasure of the Lost Reel (2026)
as Mr.Fixit
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position (2010)
as Evan
California Solo (2012)
as Rusty
Rehearsal for Murder (1982)
as Frank Heller
Crisis at Central High (1981)
as J.O. Powell
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
as Bill West
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover (1996)
as Art Maskin
The Test of Love (1999)
as Mark Whitman
Have You Seen My Son (1996)
as Van Stein
Second Serve (1986)
as Josh
Finding John Christmas (2003)
as Hank McAllister
Beer (1985)
as Merle Draggett
Replacing Dad (1999)
as George Marsh
The History of 'Cruising' (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Just You and Me, Kid (1979)
as Demesta
A Promise to Keep (1990)
as Carl Goodrich
Keeping Company (2021)
as Glen Garrey
The Maestro (2018)
as Abe Herst
When Danger Follows You Home (1997)
as Det. Tyler Barnes
Command 5 (1985)
as Smith
Pastime (1990)
as Roy Dean Bream
Exorcising 'Cruising' (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Crime Story: Pilot (1986)
as Det. Wes Connelly
Between Waves (2018)
as Sonny
Drive Like Lightning (1992)
as Boll Donner
Trail of Tears (1995)
as David
Father by Law (2019)
as Dale
Blackout (2001)
as David Robbins
Sexual Advances (1992)
as Jack French
Green Guys (2011)
as Peter Donnelly
Silver Lake (2004)
as Phil Patterson
Bay City Story (1992)
Actor