William Atherton

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117 titles

Films in Production (2 titles)	Budget	Status
Midnight Men - A John Schlesinger & Michael Childers Story Self Self See fewer	€700	Filming
Where Did the Adults Go? The Father The Father See fewer		Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (47 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Mayor Walter Peck Mayor Walter Peck See fewer	$100MM	$45MM	$98MM	$161MM
Bad Company (2018) Actor Actor See fewer	$2.1MM
Clinical (2017) Terry Terry See fewer
Jinn (2014) Father Westhoff Father Westhoff See fewer		$149K	$202K	$553K
Getting Back to Zero (2013) Actor Actor See fewer	$1MM
The Citizen (2012) Winston Winston See fewer		$368	$24K	$49K
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012) Earle Swinter Earle Swinter See fewer	$3MM	$87K	$201K	$224K
The Kane Files: Life of Trial (2010) Daniel Morgan Daniel Morgan See fewer
Memories of Centennial (2008) (Video) - Self - 'Jim Lloyd', Special Thanks Self - 'Jim Lloyd', Special Thanks See fewer
Black Crescent Moon (2008) Jo Dexton Jo Dexton See fewer
Kush (2007) King, Co-Producer King, Co-Producer See fewer	$210K
The Girl Next Door (2007) Adult David Moran Adult David Moran See fewer
Totally Baked (2007) Mr. Lyle Funonion (Segment "FunOnion Boardroom") Mr. Lyle Funonion (Segment "FunOnion Boardroom") See fewer
Towards Darkness (2007) John John See fewer
Headspace (2005) Dr. Ira Gold, Co-Producer Dr. Ira Gold, Co-Producer See fewer		$1K	$2K	$2K
Into the Sun (2005) CIA Agent Block CIA Agent Block See fewer	$15MM			$176K
The Last Samurai (2003) Winchester Rep Winchester Rep See fewer	$140MM	$24MM	$111MM	$455MM
Who's Your Daddy? (2002) (Video) - Duncan Mack Duncan Mack See fewer
The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) Performer ("What'll I Do?") Performer ("What'll I Do?") See fewer		$89K	$1.4MM	$1.5MM
Race to Space (2001) Ralph Stanton Ralph Stanton See fewer	$4.8MM
Burning Down the House (2001) Arthur Kranston Arthur Kranston See fewer
The Stranger (2000) Arthur Arthur See fewer
The Crow: Salvation (2000) Nathan Randall Nathan Randall See fewer	$10MM
Bread and Roses (2000) Self - Party Guest (uncredited), Special Thanks Self - Party Guest (uncredited), Special Thanks See fewer		$50K	$533K	$707K
Michael Kael contre la World News Company (1998) James Denit James Denit See fewer
Mad City (1997) Dohlen Dohlen See fewer	$50MM	$4.6MM	$11MM	$11MM
Executive Power (1997) (Video) - President John Fields President John Fields See fewer	$2MM
Hoodlum (1997) Thomas Dewey Thomas Dewey See fewer	$30MM	$8.2MM	$23MM	$23MM
Bio-Dome (1996) Dr. Noah Faulkner Dr. Noah Faulkner See fewer	$15MM	$5MM	$13MM	$13MM
Frank & Jesse (1994) Allan Pinkerton Allan Pinkerton See fewer			$50K	$50K
Saints and Sinners (1994) Terence / Detective Terence / Detective See fewer
The Pelican Brief (1993) Bob Gminski Bob Gminski See fewer	$45MM	$17MM	$101MM	$195MM
Oscar (1991) Overton Overton See fewer	$35MM	$5.1MM	$24MM	$24MM
Die Hard 2 (1990) Thornberg Thornberg See fewer	$70MM	$22MM	$118MM	$240MM
Grim Prairie Tales (1990) Arthur Arthur See fewer
Die Hard (1988) Thornburg Thornburg See fewer	$28MM	$602K	$86MM	$144MM
No Mercy (1986) Allan Deveneux Allan Deveneux See fewer	$14MM	$2.2MM	$12MM	$12MM
Real Genius (1985) Professor Jerry Hathaway Professor Jerry Hathaway See fewer	$8MM	$2.6MM	$13MM	$13MM
Ghostbusters (1984) Walter Peck Walter Peck See fewer	$30MM	$14MM	$244MM	$297MM
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) James James See fewer		$1.5MM	$23MM	$23MM
Independence (1976) (Short) - Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush See fewer	$5K
The Hindenburg (1975) Karl Boerth Karl Boerth See fewer	$15MM
The Day of the Locust (1975) Tod Tod See fewer
The Sugarland Express (1974) Clovis, Performer ("When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold") Clovis, Performer ("When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold") See fewer	$3MM		$7.5MM	$7.5MM
The Great Gatsby (1974) Performer ("What'll I Do?") Performer ("What'll I Do?") See fewer	$6.5MM		$21MM	$21MM
Class of '44 (1973) Fraternity President Fraternity President See fewer
The New Centurions (1972) Johnson Johnson See fewer

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Past Television (47 titles)	Episodes
Defiance (2014) (TV Series) - Viceroy Berto Mercado (5 episodes, 2014) Viceroy Berto Mercado (5 episodes, 2014) See fewer I Almost Prayed (Aug 28, 2014) Season 2, Episode 13 - Viceroy Berto Mercado Viceroy Berto Mercado See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Childrens Hospital (2013) (TV Series) - Levon Bainter (1 episode, 2013) Levon Bainter (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Wine Tasting (Sep 19, 2013) Season 5, Episode 9 - Levon Bainter Levon Bainter See fewer	1
The Unknown (2012) (TV Series) - Jim Larson (1 episode, 2012) Jim Larson (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Yesterday (Jul 13, 2012) Season 1, Episode 1 - Jim Larson Jim Larson See fewer	1
Workaholics (2012) (TV Series) - Thor Holmvik (1 episode, 2012) Thor Holmvik (1 episode, 2012) See fewer The Meat Jerking Beef Boys (Jul 3, 2012) Season 3, Episode 6 - Thor Holmvik Thor Holmvik See fewer	1
Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012) (TV Movie) - Dolan Dolan See fewer
Castle (2011) (TV Series) - Dr. Ari Weiss (1 episode, 2011) Dr. Ari Weiss (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Head Case (Oct 3, 2011) Season 4, Episode 3 - Dr. Ari Weiss Dr. Ari Weiss See fewer	1
The Glades (2010) (TV Series) - Big Jack Hasker (1 episode, 2010) Big Jack Hasker (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Booty (Sep 19, 2010) Season 1, Episode 11 - Big Jack Hasker Big Jack Hasker See fewer	1
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2010) (TV Series) - Ned Bogden (1 episode, 2010) Ned Bogden (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Bedtime (Mar 31, 2010) Season 11, Episode 18 - Ned Bogden Ned Bogden See fewer	1
Lost (2010) (TV Series) - Principal Donald Reynolds (1 episode, 2010) Principal Donald Reynolds (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Dr. Linus (Mar 9, 2010) Season 6, Episode 7 - Principal Donald Reynolds Principal Donald Reynolds See fewer	1
Life (2008–2009) (TV Series) - Mickey Rayborn (8 episodes, 2008) Mickey Rayborn (8 episodes, 2008) See fewer One (Apr 8, 2009) Season 2, Episode 21 - Mickey Rayborn Mickey Rayborn See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Strokes (2008) (TV Movie) - Richard McBride Richard McBride See fewer
Monk (2008) (TV Series) - Commander Nathan Whitaker (1 episode, 2008) Commander Nathan Whitaker (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Mr. Monk Is Underwater (Aug 15, 2008) Season 7, Episode 5 - Commander Nathan Whitaker Commander Nathan Whitaker See fewer	1
Ghouls (2008) (TV Movie) - Stefan Stefan See fewer
Aces 'N' Eights (2008) (TV Movie) - Howard Howard See fewer
Numb3rs (2007) (TV Series) - Warren Pierce (1 episode, 2007) Warren Pierce (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Tabu (Nov 16, 2007) Season 4, Episode 8 - Warren Pierce Warren Pierce See fewer	1
Desperate Housewives (2006) (TV Series) - Dr. Barr (2 episodes, 2006) Dr. Barr (2 episodes, 2006) See fewer Remember: Part 2 (May 21, 2006) Season 2, Episode 24 - Dr. Barr Dr. Barr See fewer Remember: Part 1 (May 21, 2006) Season 2, Episode 23 - Dr. Barr Dr. Barr See fewer	2
Stargate SG-1 (2006) (TV Series) - Emissary Varta (1 episode, 2006) Emissary Varta (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Collateral Damage (Jan 13, 2006) Season 9, Episode 12 - Emissary Varta Emissary Varta See fewer	1
Gone But Not Forgotten (2005) (TV Movie) - Senator Raymond Colby Senator Raymond Colby See fewer
Boston Legal (2005) (TV Series) - A.D.A. Howard Zale (1 episode, 2005) A.D.A. Howard Zale (1 episode, 2005) See fewer It Girls and Beyond (Jan 23, 2005) Season 1, Episode 13 - A.D.A. Howard Zale A.D.A. Howard Zale See fewer	1
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) (TV Movie) - Performer ("What'll I Do") Performer ("What'll I Do") See fewer
Law & Order (2002–2004) (TV Series) - Dan Jensen / Don Snyder (2 episodes, 2002) Dan Jensen / Don Snyder (2 episodes, 2002) See fewer Evil Breeds (Mar 24, 2004) Season 14, Episode 18 - Dan Jensen Dan Jensen See fewer Dazzled (Apr 24, 2002) Season 12, Episode 20 - Don Snyder Don Snyder See fewer	2
Justice League (2003) (TV Series) - Dr. Destiny / John Dee (2 episodes, 2003) Dr. Destiny / John Dee (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer Only a Dream: Part II (Oct 11, 2003) Season 2, Episode 6 - Dr. Destiny / John Dee (voice) Dr. Destiny / John Dee (voice) See fewer Only a Dream (Oct 11, 2003) Season 2, Episode 5 - Dr. Destiny / John Dee (voice) Dr. Destiny / John Dee (voice) See fewer	2
Night Visions (2001) (TV Series) - William Price (segment "Hate Puppet") (1 episode, 2001) William Price (segment "Hate Puppet") (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Hate Puppet/Darkness (Sep 6, 2001) Season 1, Episode 10 - William Price (segment "Hate Puppet") William Price (segment "Hate Puppet") See fewer	1
Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999) (TV Series) - Ron (1 episode, 1999) Ron (1 episode, 1999) See fewer A Simple Touch (Nov 9, 1999) Ron Ron See fewer	1
The Practice (1997–1999) (TV Series) - D.A. Keith Pratt (3 episodes, 1997) D.A. Keith Pratt (3 episodes, 1997) See fewer Marooned (Nov 7, 1999) Season 4, Episode 6 - D.A. Keith Pratt D.A. Keith Pratt See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV Movie) - Darryl Zanuck Darryl Zanuck See fewer
The Outer Limits (1998) (TV Series) - Franklin Murdoch (1 episode, 1998) Franklin Murdoch (1 episode, 1998) See fewer To Tell the Truth (Apr 24, 1998) Season 4, Episode 14 - Franklin Murdoch Franklin Murdoch See fewer	1
Nash Bridges (1996) (TV Series) - Dr. Linus Mills (1 episode, 1996) Dr. Linus Mills (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Key Witness (May 17, 1996) Season 1, Episode 8 - Dr. Linus Mills Dr. Linus Mills See fewer	1
Raven Hawk (1995) (TV Movie) - Philip Thorne Philip Thorne See fewer
Broken Trust (1995) (TV Movie) - Roemer Roemer See fewer
Virus (1995) (TV Movie) - Dr. Reginald Holloway Dr. Reginald Holloway See fewer
Chrome Soldiers (1992) (TV Movie) - Sheriff Blackwell Sheriff Blackwell See fewer
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992) (TV Movie) - Eric Walker Eric Walker See fewer
Murder, She Wrote (1985–1991) (TV Series) - Prosecutor Andy Henley / Greg Dalton / Larry Holleran (3 episodes, 1985) Prosecutor Andy Henley / Greg Dalton / Larry Holleran (3 episodes, 1985) See fewer Judge Not (Nov 10, 1991) Season 8, Episode 6 - Prosecutor Andy Henley Prosecutor Andy Henley See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Tales from the Crypt (1991) (TV Series) - Malcolm Mayflower (1 episode, 1991) Malcolm Mayflower (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Easel Kill Ya (Jul 17, 1991) Season 3, Episode 8 - Malcolm Mayflower Malcolm Mayflower See fewer	1
Buried Alive (1990) (TV Movie) - Cortland 'Cort' van Owen Cortland 'Cort' van Owen See fewer
Max Monroe (1990) (TV Series) - Sloane (1 episode, 1990) Sloane (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Flashback, Pt. 1 (Apr 12, 1990) Season 1, Episode 1 - Sloane Sloane See fewer	1
The Equalizer (1987–1989) (TV Series) - Gideon / Martin 'Alpha' Loeber (3 episodes, 1987) Gideon / Martin 'Alpha' Loeber (3 episodes, 1987) See fewer 17 Zebra (Apr 6, 1989) Season 4, Episode 14 - Gideon Gideon See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Intrigue (1988) (TV Movie) - Doggett Doggett See fewer
The Law and Harry McGraw (1987) (TV Series) - Gene Bellows (1 episode, 1987) Gene Bellows (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Dead Men Don't Make Phone Calls (Sep 27, 1987) Season 1, Episode 1 - Gene Bellows Gene Bellows See fewer	1
The Twilight Zone (1985–1987) (TV Series) - Brian Wolfe (segment "The Card") / Mr. Dundee (segment "Night of the Meek") (2 episodes, 1985) Brian Wolfe (segment "The Card") / Mr. Dundee (segment "Night of the Meek") (2 episodes, 1985) See fewer The Card/The Junction (Feb 21, 1987) Season 2, Episode 8 - Brian Wolfe (segment "The Card") Brian Wolfe (segment "The Card") See fewer Night of the Meek/But Can She Type?/The Star (Dec 20, 1985) Season 1, Episode 13 - Mr. Dundee (segment "Night of the Meek") Mr. Dundee (segment "Night of the Meek") See fewer	2
A Fight for Jenny (1986) (TV Movie) - Michael Rosen Michael Rosen See fewer
A Single Light (1984) (TV Movie) - Actor Actor See fewer
Malibu (1983) (TV Movie) - Stan Harvey Stan Harvey See fewer
Tomorrow's Child (1982) (TV Movie) - Jim Spence Jim Spence See fewer
The House of Mirth (1981) (TV Movie) - Lawrence Selden Lawrence Selden See fewer
Centennial (1978–1979) (TV Mini-series) - Jim Lloyd (10 episodes, 1978) Jim Lloyd (10 episodes, 1978) See fewer The Scream of Eagles (Feb 4, 1979) Season 1, Episode 12 - Jim Lloyd Jim Lloyd See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10

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Self (16 titles)
Grave Intentions with William Atherton (2021) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Martini Shot: William Atherton and 'The Day of the Locust' (2020) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Movies That Made Us (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Actor 'Richard Thornburg' / Self - Actor 'Walter Peck' (2 episodes, 2019) Self - Actor 'Richard Thornburg' / Self - Actor 'Walter Peck' (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Die Hard (Nov 29, 2019) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Actor 'Richard Thornburg' Self - Actor 'Richard Thornburg' See fewer Ghostbusters (Nov 29, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Actor 'Walter Peck' Self - Actor 'Walter Peck' See fewer
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019) Self Self See fewer
Behind Closed Doors (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Ghostbusters (Jun 2, 2019) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Ghostheads (2016) Self Self See fewer
Decoding Die Hard (2013) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
On Set: Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Slimer Mode (2009) (Video) - Self - 'Walter Peck' Self - 'Walter Peck' See fewer
The Making of Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Wrong Guy, Wrong Place, Wrong Time: A Look Back at 'Die Hard' (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Fractured Skulls: The Making of Headspace (2006) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Behind the Scenes: Die Hard - With a Vengeance (1995) (TV Short) - Self Self See fewer
Entertainment Tonight (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Episode dated 1 June 1995 (Jun 1, 1995) Self Self See fewer
HBO First Look (1995) (TV Series) - Self - Richard Thornberg (1 episode, 1995) Self - Richard Thornberg (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Behind the Scenes: 'Die Hard: With a Vengeance' (Apr 1995) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self - Richard Thornberg Self - Richard Thornberg See fewer
Camera Three (1976) (TV Series) - Self - Rich & Famous segment (1 episode, 1976) Self - Rich & Famous segment (1 episode, 1976) See fewer American Playwrights at Joseph Papp's Public Theater: Part 2 (Feb 1, 1976) Season 21, Episode 21 - Self - Rich & Famous segment Self - Rich & Famous segment See fewer

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Archive Footage (3 titles)
Analyzing A Performance: William Atherton in: The Sugarland Express (2019) (Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Spielberg (2017) (TV Movie) - Clovis (archive footage) Clovis (archive footage) See fewer
Lego Dimensions (2015) (Video Game) - Walter Peck (archive sound) (archive footage) (uncredited) Walter Peck (archive sound) (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Other (2 titles)
Planet Coaster (2016) (Video Game) - Walter Peck (voice) Walter Peck (voice) See fewer
Ghostbusters (2009) (Video Game) - Walter Peck (voice) Walter Peck (voice) See fewer

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