Willie C. Carpenter

Biography

Willie C. Carpenter is a veteran American character actor best known for his extensive work across television, film, and theater. He has built a prolific career spanning several decades, frequently portraying authoritative figures like judges, doctors, military personnel, and government officials.

Career Overview

Willie C. Carpenter has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently First Shift Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Woodstockers, Criticsized, The Underground. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

67

Known For

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  Woodstockers
• 

  Criticsized
• 

  The Underground
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  Hard Target
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  First Shift
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  Too Many Christmases

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

• First Shift Collection (1 titles)
• Maneater (1 titles)
• Leprechaun (1 titles)
• The Best Man Collection (1 titles)
• Men in Black (1 titles)
• Demonic Toys Collection (1 titles)
• Hard Target Series (1 titles)
• The Amityville Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Corbin Bernsen (1 collaborations)
• Lea DeLaria (1 collaborations)
• Peter Falls (1 collaborations)
• John Glover (1 collaborations)
• Barbara Hershey (1 collaborations)
• Maggie Lawson (1 collaborations)
• Susan Ruttan (1 collaborations)
• Stephen Tobolowsky (1 collaborations)
• Lee Wilkof (1 collaborations)
• Callum Blue (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (67 credits)

  • Souvenir

    Old Kevin / Doomsday

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Woodstockers

    Barry

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Eugene the Marine

    Phil

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Too Many Christmases

    Davis

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Trivia at St. Nick's

    Gary

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • First Shift

    Willy

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Eileen

    Bob

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Reacher

    - Pie (2022) ... Mosley actor actors

    - Papier (2022) ... Mosley actor actors

    - No Apologies (2022) ... Mosley actor actors

    - First Dance (2022) ... Mosley actor actors

    - Welcome to Margrave (2022) ... Mosley actor actors
    2022
  • 40-Love

    Booker

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Monster

    Judge

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Block Island Sound

    Chief Rogers

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Scottish Play

    Don

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Ode to Joy

    Lavelle

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Godfather of Harlem

    - The Straw Man (2025) ... Marshall Grant / Marley G. actor actors
    2019
  • New Amsterdam

    - Disconnected (2021) ... Thom actor actors
    2018
  • Brawl in Cell Block 99

    Lefty

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Humor Me

    Ellis

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Sweet Parents

    Gerard

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Discovery

    Hospital Janitor

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Collateral Beauty

    Board Member

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Criticsized

    Captain Pollard

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Bull

    - Fool Me Twice (2018) ... Judge Robinson actor actors
    2016
  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

    - Kimmy Sees a Sunset! (2016) ... Norman actor actors
    2015
  • Ride

    Doorman

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Madam Secretary

    - The French Revolution (2016) ... Kenneth Foley actor actors
    2014
  • Gotham

    - Welcome Back, Jim Gordon (2015) ... Leon Winkler actor actors
    2014
  • Devious Maids

    - Proof (2014) ... Kenneth Miller actor actors

    - You Can't Take It With You (2014) ... Kenneth Miller actor actors

    - Long Day's Journey Into Night (2014) ... Kenneth Miller actor actors

    - The Visit (2014) ... Kenneth Miller actor actors

    - Night, Mother (2014) ... Kenneth Miller actor actors
    2013
  • Life of Lemon

    Lester

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Harry's Law

    - A Day in the Life (2011) ... Judge Banks actor actors
    2011
  • Take

    Aging Man

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Shark Swarm

    Mayor

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Bleeding Rose

    Ebony's Father

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Unit

    - Silver Star (2006) ... George Blane actor actors
    2006
  • House

    - Wilson (2009) ... Del actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Questionable Characters (2004) ... Walter Mack actor actors
    2004
  • Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood

    Father Jacob

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Three Weddings and a Funeral (2) (2008) ... actor actors
    2003
  • Earth vs. the Spider

    Dr. Calloway

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Followers

    Mr. Trayer

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Gilmore Girls

    - A Tale of Poes and Fire (2003) ... Chief Baker actor actors
    2000
  • The Insider

    John Harris

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Best Man

    Pastor

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Hunter's Moon

    Horace

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • At First Sight

    Jack Falk

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - The Longest Night of Rain (2020) ... Chaplain actor actors
    1999
  • Third Watch

    - Responsible Parties (1999) ... Captain Whaling actor actors
    1999
  • The Underground

    The Hound

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Men in Black

    Police Inspector

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - The Firm (2004) ... Steven Watson actor actors
    1997
  • Spin City

    - Quest for Fire (1998) ... Nigerian Delegate actor actors
    1996
  • White Man's Burden

    Marcus

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Ellen

    - The Mugging (1996) ... Officer Wilson actor actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - Christmas Truce (1995) ... James actor actors
    1994
  • Full Eclipse

    Ron Edmunds

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Dollman vs. Demonic Toys

    Police Officer

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Hard Target

    Elijah Roper

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Amityville 1992: It's About Time

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Double Trouble

    Police Captain

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Melrose Place

    - Much Ado About Everything (1993) ... Detective actor actors
    1992
  • Grand Canyon

    Simon's Friend

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Law & Order

    - Mammon (2023) ... Pastor Samuel Bryant actor actors
    1990
  • Family Business

    "Caper" Cop

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Tales from the Crypt

    - The Sacrifice (1990) ... Mallory actor actors
    1989
  • The Chair

    Al

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Wonder Years

    - The Test (1992) ... Mr. Glavin actor actors

    - The Yearbook (1991) ... Mr. Altman actor actors

    - The Candidate (1991) ... Mr. Altman actor actors
    1988
  • Knots Landing

    - The Last One Out (1991) ... Scott actor actors
    1979
  • The Wiz

    Aunt Em's Party

    actor

    actors
    1978