William Zappa
Actor
William Zappa is, by now, a veteran British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Among the rest of the work, 'The Dry' stands out. The filmography runs to some 37 credits between film and television. Zetta in 'Mad Max 2' is the role that outgrew the rest.
William Zappa
Actor
William Zappa is, by now, a veteran British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Among the rest of the work, 'The Dry' stands out. The filmography runs to some 37 credits between film and television. Zetta in 'Mad Max 2' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Movies (22 titles)
Plays Zetta
Mad Max 2
1981
Plays Ugly Pirate
The Phantom
1996
Plays Mal Deacon
The Dry
2021
Plays Reilly
Quigley Down Under
1990
Plays Gerber
Man-Thing
2005
Plays Assist Commissioner Forsythe
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
2020
Plays Walter
Bootmen
2000
Plays Inspector John Burke
Celia
1989
Plays Detective Sergeant Wesley
The Monkey's Mask
2001
Plays Edwin Flack
A Heartbeat Away
2011
Plays Bill Trendle
Amy
1998
Plays Vassili
Dead Europe
2012
Plays Phil
Diana & Me
1997
Plays Colin Iseman
Crush
1992
Plays Adrian Kelp
The Illustrated Family Doctor
2005
Plays Abe
Broke
2016
Plays Army Colonel
Mr. Reliable
1996
Plays Sharp
Zone 39
1996
TV Shows (15 titles)
Plays Cedric Blumenthal
Population 11
2024
Plays Don
One Night
2023
Plays Flash Burke
Eureka Stockade
1984
Plays Rupert Murdoch
Paper Giants: Magazine Wars
2013
Plays Donny
The Shiralee
1988
Plays Conran
Water Rats
1996
Plays Officer Ben Costa
Correlli
1995
Plays McNab
Women of the Sun
1982
Plays Sir Rupert Edgely
Operation Buffalo
2020
Plays Roy
Sunny Nights
2025
Plays Elliot's Dad
The Tourist
2022
Plays Brian
The Flying Doctors
1986
Plays Mr. Khourdair
Doctor Doctor
2016
Plays Captain Molayne
Farscape
1999
Plays Detective Phil Tunks
Rafferty's Rules
1987
Latest Trailers
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The Dry
Full Filmography 37
Sunny Nights
Roy · 1 episode
2025–
Population 11
Cedric Blumenthal · 12 episodes
2024–
One Night
Don · 6 episodes
2023–
The Tourist
Elliot's Dad
2022Season 1
The Dry
Mal Deacon
2021
Operation Buffalo
Sir Rupert Edgely
2020Season 1
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
Assist Commissioner Forsythe
2020
Doctor Doctor
Mr. Khourdair
2019Season 4
Broke
Abe
2016
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is William Zappa and where are they from?
William Zappa is 78 years old, born on October 13, 1948 in Hadleigh, Essex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of William Zappa?
William Zappa is best known for roles in Mad Max 2, The Dry, The Phantom.
How many movies has William Zappa been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), William Zappa has appeared in 22 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was William Zappa's first movie?
The career of William Zappa began with Mad Max 2 (1981).
What is William Zappa's most recent movie or series?
William Zappa's most recent release is Sunny Nights, which premiered on December 26, 2025.
What TV shows has William Zappa appeared in?
On television, William Zappa has appeared in Farscape, The Tourist, Doctor Doctor, Operation Buffalo.
William Zappa
1948-10-13 · Hadleigh, Essex, England, UK
William Zappa is, by now, a veteran British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Among the rest of the work, 'The Dry' stands out. The filmography runs to some 37 credits between film and television. Zetta in 'Mad Max 2' is the role that outgrew the rest.