William Forsythe
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William Forsythe is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. Another entry worth naming is 'The Rock'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. He has worked in crime more often than in any other register. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Of everything on the filmography, 'Once Upon a Time in America' is the work that traveled the furthest.
William Forsythe
102 Movies
20 Series
William Forsythe is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. Another entry worth naming is 'The Rock'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. He has worked in crime more often than in any other register. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Of everything on the filmography, 'Once Upon a Time in America' is the work that traveled the furthest.
Movies
Plays Cockeye
Once Upon a Time in America
1984
Plays Special Agent Ernest Paxton
The Rock
1996
Plays Brock 'Wingman' Coxman
Cold Pursuit
2019
Plays Detective Hardcastle
Blue Streak
1999
Plays Ronnie White
Halloween
2007
Plays Det. Chuck Fowler
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
1999
Plays Evelle
Raising Arizona
1987
Plays Richie Madano
Out for Justice
1991
Plays Flattop
Dick Tracy
1990
Plays Hollan
The Substitute
1996
Plays Custodian
Career Opportunities
1991
Plays J.D.
American Me
1992
Plays Sheriff John Quincy Wydel
The Devil's Rejects
2005
Plays Franchise
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
1995
Plays FBI Special Agent Frank Parks
88 Minutes
2007
Plays William Cochran
Virtuosity
1995
Plays Spyder
City by the Sea
2002
Plays Boyle
Freedomland
2006
Plays Ice
Stone Cold
1991
Plays Sgt. Buck Atwater
Extreme Prejudice
1987
Plays Morris
Cloak & Dagger
1984
Plays Roger Bower
Awake
2019
Plays Bo Young
Hard Cash
2002
Plays Tony
Just Breathe
2025
Plays Lou Reilly
Hell's Kitchen
1998
Plays Arthur Kressler
Dead Bang
1989
Plays Bloss
The Waterdance
1992
Plays John Wayne Gacy
Dear Mr. Gacy
2010
Plays Alex
Stiletto
2008
Plays Teko
Patty Hearst
1988
Plays Tim
The Immortals
1995
Plays Buddy Providence
Vault
2019
Producer
Plays The Sheriff
Check Point
2017
Plays Lawrence Twilley
Ida Red
2021
Plays Randall Shaye
Firestorm
1998
Plays Pigiron
Savage Dawn
1985
Plays Beaudeen
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
1992
Plays Alton Owens
Camouflage
2001
Plays Captain Tom Edwards
Loosies
2012
Plays Pug Face Crusher
The Man Who Wasn't There
1983
Plays Jim Fleming
The Rig
2010
Plays Sid Dunleavy
Palookaville
1996
Plays Augustus
Run with the Hunted
2019
Plays Senator Robert Benson
God's Not Dead: We The People
2021
Plays Justice Potter Stewart
Roe v. Wade
2021
Plays Mr. Smith (segment "To Hell With You")
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
2014
Plays Sorley
First Time Felon
1997
Plays Jake LaMotta
The Bronx Bull
2016
Plays Randolph McCluskey
Echoes of War
2015
Plays Prince Ippolito Polozov
Torrents of Spring
1989
TV Shows
Plays Al Capone
The Untouchables
1993
Plays Digger
John Doe
2002
Plays Constantine Alexander
The Mob Doctor
2012
Plays J. Edgar Hoover
The Man in the High Castle
2015
Plays Uncle Luke
Las Vegas
2003
Plays Ferlin L'Heureux
Blind Faith
1990
Plays Harry Brown
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Steve Rigsby
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Isaac
The Long Hot Summer
1985
Plays Police Chief John Crone
Cruel Doubt
1992
Plays Harry Brown
Magnum P.I.
2018
Plays Eddie Kapowski
Entourage
2004
Plays Harry Russo
Shark
2006
Plays Wounded Assailant
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Captain Chris Sutter
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Dutton
Marvel's Daredevil
2015
Plays Michael
Justified
2010
Plays Manny
Boardwalk Empire
2010
Plays Bruce
Cybill
1995
Plays Mr. Smith
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
2013
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Straight Shot
Frank Senior
2026
Film
The Roaring Game
Coach
2026
Film
Just Breathe
Tony
2025
Film
9 Windows
Det. Tim Boyle
2024
Film
Open
Capt. Edgar J. Steadman
2023
Film
Ida Red
Lawrence Twilley
2021
Film
God's Not Dead: We The People
Senator Robert Benson
2021
Film
Roe v. Wade
Justice Potter Stewart
2021
Film
A Perfect Plan
Grayson
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is William Forsythe and where are they from?
William Forsythe is 71 years old, born on June 7, 1955 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of William Forsythe?
William Forsythe is best known for roles in Once Upon a Time in America, The Rock, Cold Pursuit.
How many movies has William Forsythe been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), William Forsythe has appeared in 102 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was William Forsythe's first movie?
The career of William Forsythe began with Long Shot (1978).
What is William Forsythe's most recent movie or series?
William Forsythe's most recent release is A Crime Story, which premiered on June 30, 2026.
What TV shows has William Forsythe appeared in?
On television, William Forsythe has appeared in Marvel's Daredevil, The Mentalist, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami.
William Forsythe
1955-06-07 · Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, USA
William Forsythe (born June 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of tough-guy, criminal characters, and has starred in films such as American Me (1992), Raising Arizona (1987), Dick Tracy (1990), Gotti (1996), The Rock (1996), and The Devil's Rejects (2005). He has also played recurring characters in television series such as Boardwalk Empire (2010) and Justified (2010).