William Sadler
American actor - The Shawshank Redemption
Born
April 13th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor began his career on stage before transitioning to film and television. Gained acclaim for roles in several notable productions. Appeared in 'The Shawshank Redemption' as Heywood, contributing to the film's critical success. Also played significant roles in 'Die Hard 2' and 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'. Featured in multiple television series, including 'Roswell' and 'The Green Mile'.
Played Heywood in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Played Colonel Stuart in 'Die Hard 2'
Played Death in 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'
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