William Russ
Actor
Known for
William Russ is an American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. 'Boy Meets World' belongs on any short list of his work. He started at 27. He has worked in drama more often than in any other register. The career now covers more than 49 years. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'American History X'.
William Russ
Actor
William Russ is an American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. 'Boy Meets World' belongs on any short list of his work. He started at 27. He has worked in drama more often than in any other register. The career now covers more than 49 years. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'American History X'.
Movies (34 titles)
Plays Dennis
American History X
1998
Plays Paul Gaines
Cruising
1980
Plays Slick Goodlin
The Right Stuff
1983
Plays Sheriff Steiger
Night Sins
1997
Plays Luke
The Unholy
1988
Plays Sonny
Courage
1984
Plays Danny Quintz
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987
Plays Jimbo
The Border
1982
Plays Michael Dobson
Traces of Red
1992
Producer
Plays Mr. Jackson
Founders Day
2024
Plays Little Dick Raidler
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
1981
Plays Nick Bartkowski
Disorganized Crime
1989
Plays Rob Sweeney
Dead of Winter
1987
Plays Bruce Fox
Magic Hour
2015
Plays Sharon's Brother
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
1977
Plays Ranger Joe Lightcap
Buck Naked Arson
2001
Plays Detective Ross
A Fork in the Road
2010
Plays George Marsh
Replacing Dad
1999
Plays Dave Ritchie
Aspen Extreme
1993
Plays Ed
Chasing the Rain
2020
Plays General Lawson
Drones
2013
Plays Merle Draggett
Beer
1985
Plays Evan
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
2010
Plays Abe Herst
The Maestro
2018
Plays Rusty
California Solo
2012
Plays Demesta
Just You and Me, Kid
1979
Plays Roy Dean Bream
Pastime
1990
Plays Peter Donnelly
Green Guys
2011
Plays Glen Garrey
Keeping Company
2021
TV Shows (49 titles)
Director
Plays Alan Matthews
Boy Meets World
1993
Plays Redmond Dunne
Capital News
1990
Plays Roger LoCocco
Wiseguy
1987
Plays Tommy Doyle
Mister Sterling
2003
Plays Terry Hannon
Middle Ages
1992
Plays A.D.A. Christopher Palmer
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Congressman Dean Nichols
Wildfire
2005
Plays Salty
90210
2008
Plays Captain Garwood
Bosch
2015
Plays Jody Varner
The Long Hot Summer
1985
Plays Lloyd Murdoch
Blood & Orchids
1986
Plays Det. Wes Connelly
Crime Story
1986
Plays Alan Matthews
Girl Meets World
2014
Plays Patrick O'Casey
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Otis Russell
Deadwood
2004
Plays Michael Bassett
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Chuck Summers
9-1-1
2018
Plays Hennessey
Colony
2016
Plays Bill Deeker
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
2003
Plays Owen
MacGruder and Loud
1985
Plays Mert Hayes
Vegas
2012
Plays Jack Randolph
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
Plays Scott Lamont -'The Monk'
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Paul Calviac
The Sopranos
1999
Plays Michael Shannon
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Chance McCormick
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Jonah Quinn
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Bill Bristow
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Jesse Whalen
The Division
2001
Plays Prof. Thomas North
Touched by an Angel
1994
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Treasure of the Lost Reel
Full Filmography 83
Treasure of the Lost Reel
Mr.Fixit
2026
Founders Day
Mr. Jackson
2024
Keeping Company
Glen Garrey
2021
Chasing the Rain
Ed
2020
Father by Law
Dale
2019
9-1-1
Chuck Summers
2019Season 3
The Maestro
Abe Herst
2018
Between Waves
Sonny
2018
Grimm
Scott Mudgett
2017Season 6
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is William Russ and where are they from?
William Russ is 76 years old, born on October 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of William Russ?
William Russ is best known for roles in American History X, The Right Stuff, Cruising.
How many movies has William Russ been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), William Russ has appeared in 34 movies and 49 TV shows.
What was William Russ's first movie?
The career of William Russ began with Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977).
What is William Russ's most recent movie or series?
William Russ's most recent release is Treasure of the Lost Reel, which premiered on May 12, 2026.
What TV shows has William Russ appeared in?
On television, William Russ has appeared in The Mentalist, The Sopranos, Grimm, 9-1-1.
William Russ
1950-10-20 · Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
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.