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William Sadler

Sheriff Jim Valenti in Roswell

Photos William Sadler Birth name: William Sadler
Birth date: 1950/04/13 (74 years old)
Birth place : Buffalo, New York / USA

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Biography for William Sadler

William Sadler began his acting career in New York theatres, appearing in more than 75 productions in just 12 years. His final role was as Sgt. Toomey in the Tony winning show "Biloxi Blues". He is best remembered for his roles in Die Hard 2 (1990) and The Shawshank Redemption (1994). He is also a television star, appearing in such sitcoms as "Roseanne" (1988) and "Murphy Brown" (1988) and such movies-of-the weeks as Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) (TV). Sadler is currently starring on the WB's weekly dramatic series "Roswell" (1999), in the role of Sheriff Jim Valenti.

William began his career in New York Theaters where he played more than 75 pieces in less than 12 years.

He is married to Marny Joan Bakst and they have a child.

His last role was the SGT. Toomey in the Tony Winning Show "Biloxe Blues". He also played in "Die Hard 2" and "The Shawshank Redemption". He also appeared on television in sitcoms like "Roseanne" or "Murphy Brown".

William Sadler is an American actor known for his roles in many films and television series. He was born on April 13, 1950 in Buffalo, in New York. He grew up in the city of Lockport, also located in New York State.

Sadler started his career by playing in plays in the 1970s. He then moved to New York to continue his acting career. He began to appear in cinematographic and television productions in the 1980s, and quickly acquired a solid reputation as a talented and versatile actor.

One of his leading first roles in the cinema was in the film "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" of 1989, in which he played the role of the Diabolical serial killer "Death". He also played in other popular films such as "The Shawshank Redemption", "Die Hard 2" and "The Green Mile".

In addition to his roles in the cinema, Sadler has also played in many television series, notably "The Young Riders", "Roswell" and "Hawaii Five-O". He also appeared in series like "The X-Files" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".

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Filmography

Title Role
Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2009) (TV) (filming) Gino Fish
Red & Blue Marbles (2009) (post-production) John
The Pacific (2009) TV mini-series (post-production) Lieutenant General Lewis 'Chesty' Burwell Puller
The Hills Run Red (2008) (post-production)
Silent But Deadly (2008) (post-production) John Capper
Last Day of Summer (2008) (post-production) Mr. Crolick
Stream (2008) (completed) Dr. Shelby
Fringe Doctor Sumner (1 episode, 2008)
The Good Student (2008) Honest Phil Palmer
Eagle Eye (2008) William Shaw
Shadowheart (2008) Thomas Conners
Medium John Edgemont (1 episode, 2008)
The Mist (2007) Jim
August Rush (2007) Thomas Novacek
Traveler Carlton Fog (7 episodes, 2007)
Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007) (TV) Gino Fish
The Black Donnellys Munst (1 episode, 2007)
Numb3rs J. Everett Tuttle (1 episode, 2007)
A New Wave (2007) Mr. Dewitt
The Wine Bar (2006) Bartender
The Path to 9/11 (2006) (TV) Neil Herman
Premium (2006) Cole Carter
Jimmy and Judy (2006) Uncle Rodney
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Red Cooper (1 episode, 2006)
Mr. Gibb (2006) Honest Phil Palmer
Unspoken (2006/I) Dad
Confess (2005) Roger Lampert
Law & Order Kevin Drucker (1 episode, 2005)
Devour (2005) Ivan Reisz
Law & Order: Trial by Jury Paul Rice (1 episode, 2005)
Tru Calling Travis (1 episode, 2005)
Third Watch Scotty Murray (1 episode, 2005)
Purple Heart (2005) Colonel Allen
JAG Saul Wainright (1 episode, 2004)
Kinsey (2004) Kenneth Braun
Wonderfalls Darrin Tyler (11 episodes, 2004)
The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) Abe
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Kyle Devlin (1 episode, 2003)
Ed Lee Leetch (1 episode, 2003)
Roswell Sheriff Jim Valenti (58 episodes, 1999-2002)
Another Life (2002/I) Man
Skippy (2001) Ringo
Witness Protection (1999) (TV) Sharp
The Green Mile (1999) Klaus Detterick
Stealth Fighter (1999) Adm. Frank Peterson
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Sloan (3 episodes, 1998-1999)
Reach the Rock (1998) Quinn
Disturbing Behavior (1998) Dorian Newberry
Ambushed (1998) Jim Natter
RocketMan (1997) 'Wild Bill' Overbeck
Solo (1996) Colonel Frank Madden/Improved Solo
Bordello of Blood (1996) The Mummy
Poltergeist: The Legacy Shamus Bloom (1 episode, 1996)
The Outer Limits Frank Hellner (1 episode, 1995)
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) Brayker
The Omen (1995) (TV) Dr. Linus
Tales from the Crypt Niles Talbot / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1994)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Heywood
Roadracers (1994) (TV) Sarge
Rebel Highway Sarge (1 episode, 1994)
Bermuda Grace (1994) (TV) Sam Grace
Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993) (TV) Anatole
Freaked (1993) Dick Brian
Night Driving (1993) (TV) Eddy
Trespass (1992) Don Perry
Two-Fisted Tales (1992) (TV) Mr. Rush (Presenter)
Rush (1991) Monroe
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Grim Reaper / English Family Member
Tagget (1991) (TV) Yuri Chelenkoff
The Last to Go (1991) (TV) Treat
The Face of Fear (1990) (TV) Anthony Prine
The Hot Spot (1990) Frank Sutton
Die Hard 2 (1990) Col. Stuart
Hard to Kill (1990) (as Bill Sadler) Senator Vernon Trent
Dear John Ben / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
K-9 (1989) (as Bill Sadler) Salesman Don
Gideon Oliver Franklin Finney (1 episode, 1989)
Hard Time on Planet Earth Officer Rollman (1 episode, 1989)
Murphy Brown Colonel Fitzpatrick (1 episode, 1989)
Unconquered (1989) (TV)
Hooperman Lanny Hardin (1 episode, 1989)
Roseanne Dwight (2 episodes, 1989)
Cadets (1988) TV series (as Bill Sadler) Colonel Tom Sturdivant
St. Elsewhere (1 episode, 1988)
In the Heat of the Night Ritchie Epman (2 episodes, 1988)
Private Eye Lieutenant Charlie Fontana (7 episodes, 1987-1988)
Tour of Duty Major Rigby (1 episode, 1987)
Project X (1987) (as Bill Sadler) Dr. Carroll
Private Eye (1987) (TV) Charlie Fontana
The Equalizer Rick Dil
Off Beat (1986) (as Bill Sadler) Dickson
Assaulted Nuts (1985) TV series Various
Newhart Guest (1 episode, 1983)
Hanky Panky (1982) Hotel Clerk
The Neighborhood (1982) (TV)
Nurse Dr. George Bradford (1 episode, 1981)
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) (TV) Joey
The Great Wallendas (1978) (TV) Dieter Schmidt

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