Bill Pullman

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Characters played by Bill Pullman

Brian Plummer — The Equalizer 2 (2018)

Former DIA colleague and close friend who provides McCall with crucial intelligence.

Brian Plummer — The Equalizer (2014)

McCall's neighbor and friend in Boston.

Dr. James Harvey — Casper (1995)

A paranormal therapist and Kat's father hired to exorcise Whipstaff Manor.

President Thomas J. Whitmore — Independence Day (1996)

Former US President and decorated fighter pilot who inspires global unity.

President Whitmore — Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Current US President and Thomas's daughter, leads Earth's defense council.

Henry Hale — Scary Movie 4 (2006)

Tom's neighbor and local crane operator, often involved in chaotic events.

Lone Starr — Spaceballs (1987)

Charming mercenary hero who learns to wield the Schwartz to save Druidia and win true love.

Walter — Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Annie's fiancé who is dining with her in New York on Valentine's Day. He listens as Annie confesses her lingering doubts about their relationship and recounts her connection to Sam, leading them to amicably end their engagement.

Joshua Mansky — The Coldest Game (2019)

Joshua Mansky is a brilliant but volatile American mathematician and former chess champion whose alcoholism both damages and sharpens his thinking. Recruited as a substitute in Warsaw, he defeats his Soviet opponent, uncovers a covert warning about nuclear weapons, and helps prevent escalation while remaining publicly disgraced.

Jack Wells — Lake Placid (1999)

US Fish and Wildlife officer tasked with hunting the lake predator.

Fred Madison — Lost Highway (1997)

A saxophonist who receives cryptic messages and sees his wife murdered. Sentenced to death, he mysteriously transforms into Pete Dayton, later reverting to himself to kill Dick Laurent.

Peter Kirk — The Grudge (2004)

Teacher who becomes cursed after visiting the house.

Career Overview

Bill Pullman has 120 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Spaceballs Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Sinner, Torchwood, The Equalizer 2. 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
120
Birth Date
1953-12-17
Birth Place
Hornell, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q315763), public domain (CC0).