William Henry Lancaster (November 17, 1947 – January 4, 1997) was an American screenwriter and actor. He was born November 17, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Burt Lancaster (1913–1994) and Norma Anderson (1917–1988). He contracted polio at an early age, leaving one leg shorter than the other.
Bill Lancaster has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bad News Bears Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Thing, The Bad News Bears, Bad News Bears. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
