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Bill Pullman

William Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. After graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre, he was an adjunct professor at Montana State University before deciding to pursue acting. Pullman made his film debut in Ruthless People (1986), and starred in Spaceballs (1987), The Accidental Tourist and The Serpent and the Rainbow (both 1988), Newsies (1992), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Wyatt Earp (1994), While You Were Sleeping (1995), Independence Day (1996), Lost Highway (1997), and Lake Placid (1999). He also voiced Captain Joseph Korso in Titan A.E. (2000). He has also appeared frequently on television, usually in TV films. Since the 21st century began, Pullman has also acted in miniseries and regular series such as Torchwood (2011), playing starring roles in 1600 Penn (2012–13) and The Sinner (2017–2021). In 2021, he had a recurring role in the miniseries Halston. Pullman also has a long stage-acting career. He has appeared on Broadway several times, including in Edward Albee's The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? (2002).

Filmography

2019
Dark Waters

as Harry Dietzler

Movie
2018
The Equalizer 2

as Brian Plummer

Movie
2016
The War of 1996: A United World News Special

as President Whitmore

Movie
2016
Independence Day: Resurgence

as President Whitmore

Movie
2014
The Equalizer

as Brian Plummer

Movie
2006
Scary Movie 4

as Henry Hale

Movie
1997
Lost Highway

as Fred Madison

Movie
1996
Independence Day

as President Thomas J. Whitmore

Movie
1995
Casper

as Dr. James Harvey

Movie
1995
While You Were Sleeping

as Jack Callaghan

Movie
1993
Sleepless in Seattle

as Walter

Movie
1987
Spaceballs

as Lone Starr

Movie