William Russ

Biography

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.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

94

Birth Date

1950-10-20 00:00:00

Birth Place

Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

Known For

• 

  Boy Meets World
• 

  American History X
• 

  Treasure of the Lost Reel
• 

  Pawn
• 

  Sexual Advances
• Bay City Story

Credits

• actors (92 credits)

  • Treasure of the Lost Reel

    Mr.Fixit

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Founders Day

    Mr. Jackson

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Keeping Company

    Glen Garrey

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Chasing the Rain

    Ed

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Father by Law

    Dale

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Maestro

    Abe Herst

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Between Waves

    Sonny

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 9-1-1

    - The Searchers (2019) ... Chuck Summers actor actors

    - Sink or Swim (2019) ... Chuck Summers actor actors
    2018
  • Colony

    - Tamam Shud (2017) ... Hennessey actor actors

    - Company Man (2017) ... Hennessey actor actors
    2016
  • Magic Hour

    Bruce Fox

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Bosch

    - Rojo Profundo (2018) ... Captain Garwood actor actors

    - The Wine of Youth (2018) ... Captain Garwood actor actors

    - Ask the Dust (2018) ... Captain Garwood actor actors
    2015
  • Girl Meets World

    - Girl Meets Goodbye (2017) ... Alan Matthews actor actors

    - Girl Meets Home for the Holidays (2014) ... Alan Matthews actor actors
    2014
  • Jonestown

    Leo Ryan

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Drones

    General Lawson

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • California Solo

    Rusty

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Scandal

    - Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance (2015) ... Frank Holland actor actors
    2012
  • Green Guys

    Peter Donnelly

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Grimm

    - Breakfast in Bed (2017) ... Scott Mudgett actor actors
    2011
  • 1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position

    Evan

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • A Fork in the Road

    Detective Ross

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Defenders

    - Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals (2011) ... EMT Carrick actor actors
    2010
  • Pawn

    Justin Elliot Randolph

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    - Recovery (2013) ... Martin Lake actor actors
    2009
  • 90210

    - Scandal Royale (2013) ... Salty actor actors

    - Rush Hour (2011) ... Salty actor actors

    - Up In Smoke (2011) ... Salty actor actors
    2008
  • Leverage

    - The 10 Li'l Grifters Job (2011) ... Morris Beck actor actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Black Gold and Red Blood (2009) ... Dooley Gerber actor actors
    2008
  • Exorcising 'Cruising'

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The History of 'Cruising'

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Numb3rs

    - Money for Nothing (2007) ... Michael Shannon actor actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - Dead To Rights (2007) ... Bill Bristow actor actors
    2005
  • Silver Lake

    Phil Patterson

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Dances with Wolves (2008) ... A.D.A. Christopher Palmer actor actors

    - The Mighty Rogues (2008) ... A.D.A. Christopher Palmer actor actors

    - Attack of the Xenophobes (2007) ... A.D.A. Christopher Palmer actor actors

    - The Bride Wore Blood (2007) ... A.D.A. Christopher Palmer actor actors

    - A Whiff and a Prayer (2005) ... A.D.A. Christopher Palmer actor actors
    2004
  • Deadwood

    - Sold Under Sin (2004) ... Otis Russell actor actors

    - Jewel's Boot Is Made For Walking (2004) ... Otis Russell actor actors
    2004
  • CSI: NY

    - Creatures of the Night (2004) ... Mr. Prescott actor actors
    2004
  • Finding John Christmas

    Hank McAllister

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Cold Case

    - The Last Drive-In (1) (2010) ... Tim Hudson (2010) actor actors
    2003
  • Without a Trace

    - Freefall (2005) ... Max Cassidy actor actors
    2002
  • Buck Naked Arson

    Ranger Joe Lightcap

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Blackout

    David Robbins

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Division

    - Shelby (2002) ... Jesse Whalen actor actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - There's No Place Like Home (2002) ... Jack Olson actor actors
    2001
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp (2007) ... Jonah Quinn actor actors
    2000
  • The Test of Love

    Mark Whitman

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Replacing Dad

    George Marsh

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Message of the Week (2005) ... Dan actor actors
    1999
  • The Sopranos

    - Moe n' Joe (2006) ... Paul Calviac actor actors
    1999
  • American History X

    Dennis

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • When Danger Follows You Home

    Det. Tyler Barnes

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Stargate SG-1

    - The First Commandment (1997) ... Jonas Hanson actor actors
    1997
  • A Husband, a Wife and a Lover

    Art Maskin

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Have You Seen My Son

    Van Stein

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Nash Bridges

    - Trackdown (1996) ... Scott Lamont -'The Monk' actor actors
    1996
  • Trail of Tears

    David

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story

    Bill West

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - Fighting Words (2004) ... General Earl Watson actor actors
    1995
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Holy of Holies (2001) ... Prof. Thomas North actor actors
    1994
  • Other Mothers

    Coach Jim Doane

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Boy Meets World

    Alan Matthews

    actor

    actors

    - Brave New World (Part 2) (2000) ... Alan Matthews actor actors

    - Brave New World (Part 1) (2000) ... Alan Matthews actor actors

    - Angela's Ashes (2000) ... Alan Matthews actor actors

    - As Time Goes By (2000) ... Alan Matthews actor actors

    - Brotherly Shove (2000) ... Alan Matthews actor actors
    1993
  • Aspen Extreme

    Dave Ritchie

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • seaQuest DSV

    - Brothers and Sisters (1993) ... Rusty Thomas actor actors
    1993
  • Traces of Red

    Michael Dobson

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Sexual Advances

    Jack French

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Drive Like Lightning

    Boll Donner

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Bay City Story

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Crazy From the Heart

    Dewey Whitcomb

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Pastime

    Roy Dean Bream

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • A Promise to Keep

    Carl Goodrich

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Nasty Boys

    Ben Farlow

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Disorganized Crime

    Nick Bartkowski

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Unholy

    Luke

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Dead of Winter

    Rob Sweeney

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive

    Danny Quintz

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Tour of Duty

    - War Lover (1987) ... Sgt. Earl Ray Michaels actor actors
    1987
  • Houston: The Legend of Texas

    William Travis

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Crime Story: Pilot

    Det. Wes Connelly

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Blood & Orchids

    Lloyd Murdoch

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Second Serve

    Josh

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Beer

    Merle Draggett

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Command 5

    Smith

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Courage

    Sonny

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Miami Vice

    - Evan (1985) ... Evan Freed actor actors
    1984
  • Hunter

    - Fire Man (1985) ... Jack Lachman actor actors
    1984
  • The Right Stuff

    Slick Goodlin

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Rehearsal for Murder

    Frank Heller

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The Border

    Jimbo

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Time Heals (2) (1986) ... Patrick O'Casey actor actors

    - Time Heals (1) (1986) ... Patrick O'Casey actor actors
    1982
  • Remington Steele

    - Steele's Gold (1983) ... Chance McCormick actor actors
    1982
  • Cattle Annie and Little Britches

    Little Dick Raidler

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Crisis at Central High

    J.O. Powell

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Cruising

    Paul Gaines

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Just You and Me, Kid

    Demesta

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Death Bed: The Bed That Eats

    Sharon's Brother

    actor

    actors
    1977

• production (1 credits)

  • Founders Day

    co-producer

    production
    2024

• directing (1 credits)

  • Boy Meets World

    - Seven the Hard Way (Part 2) (2000) ... director directing

    - The War (Part 1) (2000) ... director directing

    - The Honeymooners (1999) ... director directing

    - They're Killing Us (1999) ... director directing

    - The Psychotic Episode (1999) ... director directing
    1993