Portrait of Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

Bio: Bill McKinney was an American character actor whose most famous role was the sadistic mountain man who abused and then sodomized Bobby Trippe (Ned Beatty) in the movie Deliverance. McKinney is also recognizable for his performances in seven Clint Eastwood films, most notably as Union cavalry commander Captain "Redlegs" Terrill in The Outlaw Josey Wales
Born: Sat, Sep 12 1931
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Death: Thu, Dec 01 2011
Bill McKinney is 80 years old
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Poster of Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
Bill McKinney would have been no older than 80 in Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 2022
Poster of The Custom Mary
The Custom Mary
Bill McKinney was 79 in The Custom Mary as 'The Silent Boss'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 2011
Poster of How Do You Know
How Do You Know
Bill McKinney was 79 in How Do You Know as 'Maitre d''.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2010
Poster of Ghost Town: The Movie
Ghost Town: The Movie
Bill McKinney was 77 in Ghost Town: The Movie as 'Victor Burnett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of Pride and Glory
Pride and Glory
Bill McKinney was 76 in Pride and Glory as 'Crime Scene Cop'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Take
Take
Bill McKinney was 76 in Take as 'Benjamin Gregor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2008
Poster of Lucky You
Lucky You
Bill McKinney was 75 in Lucky You as 'Satellite Cashier'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Rocker
Rocker
Bill McKinney was 74 in Rocker as 'Mr. Hill'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 2006
Poster of Undertow
Undertow
Bill McKinney was 73 in Undertow as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Bill McKinney was 72 in Looney Tunes: Back in Action as 'Acme VP, Nitpicking'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
Bill McKinney was 70 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920 as 'Mack'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Bill McKinney was 69 in Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 2000
Poster of The Green Mile
The Green Mile
Bill McKinney was 68 in The Green Mile as 'Jack Van Hay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Bill McKinney was 67 in Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of A Promise to Carolyn
A Promise to Carolyn
Bill McKinney was 64 in A Promise to Carolyn as 'Butch Maggart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1996
Poster of It Came from Outer Space II
It Came from Outer Space II
Bill McKinney was 64 in It Came from Outer Space II as 'Roy Minter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Bill McKinney was 62 in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold as 'Matt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of La Classe américaine
La Classe américaine
Bill McKinney was 62 in La Classe américaine as 'Frédéric's Agressor #1 (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Love, Cheat & Steal
Love, Cheat & Steal
Bill McKinney was 62 in Love, Cheat & Steal as 'Kolchak'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
Bill McKinney was 58 in Back to the Future Part III as 'Engineer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of The China Lake Murders
The China Lake Murders
Bill McKinney was 58 in The China Lake Murders as 'Capt. Finney N.H.P.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1990
Poster of Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Bill McKinney was 57 in Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects as 'Father Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Under the Gun
Under the Gun
Bill McKinney was 56 in Under the Gun as 'Miller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of Final Justice
Final Justice
Bill McKinney was 53 in Final Justice as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1984
Poster of Master Ninja
Master Ninja
Bill McKinney was 52 in Master Ninja as 'Sheriff Kyle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1984
Poster of Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Bill McKinney was 52 in Against All Odds as 'Head Coach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of Heart Like a Wheel
Heart Like a Wheel
Bill McKinney was 51 in Heart Like a Wheel as '"Big Daddy" Don Garlits'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of First Blood
First Blood
Bill McKinney was 51 in First Blood as 'State Police Capt. Dave Kern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Tex
Tex
Bill McKinney was 50 in Tex as 'Pop McCormick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of St. Helens
St. Helens
Bill McKinney was 50 in St. Helens as 'Kilpatrick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Any Which Way You Can
Any Which Way You Can
Bill McKinney was 49 in Any Which Way You Can as 'Dallas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of Bronco Billy
Bronco Billy
Bill McKinney was 48 in Bronco Billy as 'Lefty LeBow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1980
Poster of Carny
Carny
Bill McKinney was 48 in Carny as 'Marvin Dill'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Bill McKinney was 47 in When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? as 'Tommy Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Every Which Way but Loose
Every Which Way but Loose
Bill McKinney was 47 in Every Which Way but Loose as 'Dallas, Treasurer Biker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Bill McKinney was 46 in Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 1977
Poster of The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet
Bill McKinney was 46 in The Gauntlet as 'Constable'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1977
Poster of Valentino
Valentino
Bill McKinney was 45 in Valentino as 'Jail Cop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of The Shootist
The Shootist
Bill McKinney was 44 in The Shootist as 'Jay Cobb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1976
Poster of Cannonball
Cannonball
Bill McKinney was 44 in Cannonball as 'Cade Redman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 1976
Poster of The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Bill McKinney was 44 in The Outlaw Josey Wales as 'Terrill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1976
Poster of Breakheart Pass
Breakheart Pass
Bill McKinney was 44 in Breakheart Pass as 'Reverend Peabody'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1975
Poster of Long Way Home
Long Way Home
Bill McKinney was 43 in Long Way Home as 'Deputy Shanks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1975
Poster of Strange New World
Strange New World
Bill McKinney was 43 in Strange New World as 'Badger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1975
Poster of This Is the West That Was
This Is the West That Was
Bill McKinney was 43 in This Is the West That Was as 'Drago Wellman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1974
Poster of The Godchild
The Godchild
Bill McKinney was 43 in The Godchild as 'Cpl. Crawley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1974
Poster of The Strange and Deadly Occurrence
The Strange and Deadly Occurrence
Bill McKinney was 43 in The Strange and Deadly Occurrence as 'Pratt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1974
Poster of The Parallax View
The Parallax View
Bill McKinney was 42 in The Parallax View as 'Parallax Assassin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1974
Poster of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Bill McKinney was 42 in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot as 'Crazy Driver'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of The Healers
The Healers
Bill McKinney was 42 in The Healers as 'Mr. Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of The Underground Man
The Underground Man
Bill McKinney was 42 in The Underground Man as 'Willy Coggins'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1974
Poster of The Execution of Private Slovik
The Execution of Private Slovik
Bill McKinney was 42 in The Execution of Private Slovik as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of The Outfit
The Outfit
Bill McKinney was 42 in The Outfit as 'Buck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1973
Poster of Cleopatra Jones
Cleopatra Jones
Bill McKinney was 41 in Cleopatra Jones as 'Purdy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1973
Poster of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Bill McKinney was 41 in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean as 'Fermel Parlee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1972
Poster of Deliverance
Deliverance
Bill McKinney was 40 in Deliverance as 'Mountain Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1972
Poster of Junior Bonner
Junior Bonner
Bill McKinney was 40 in Junior Bonner as 'Red Terwiliger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972
Poster of Kansas City Bomber
Kansas City Bomber
Bill McKinney was 40 in Kansas City Bomber as 'Buddy Taylor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972
Poster of Angel Unchained
Angel Unchained
Bill McKinney was 39 in Angel Unchained as 'Shotgun'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1970
Poster of She Freak
She Freak
Bill McKinney was 35 in She Freak as 'Steve St. John'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1967
Poster of Secret File: Hollywood
Secret File: Hollywood
Bill McKinney was 30 in Secret File: Hollywood
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ned Blessing
Ned Blessing
Bill McKinney was 61+ in Ned Blessing
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Bill McKinney was 61+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Bill McKinney was 60+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Jonah Hex (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Bill McKinney was 60+ in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles as 'Mack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Yellowthread Street
Yellowthread Street
Bill McKinney was 58+ in Yellowthread Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 13 1990
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Bill McKinney was 57+ in Baywatch as 'Drew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Bill McKinney was 53+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Charlie Demsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Cover Up
Cover Up
Bill McKinney was 53+ in Cover Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Bill McKinney was 53+ in Hunter as 'Harlan Pinder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Bill McKinney was 51+ in The A-Team as 'Clint, Royko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Bill McKinney was 51+ in Knight Rider
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Bill McKinney was 50+ in Falcon Crest as 'Mr. Warner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick
Bill McKinney was 50+ in Bret Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Bill McKinney was 50+ in The Fall Guy as 'Taggart, Draper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Galactica 1980
Galactica 1980
Bill McKinney was 48+ in Galactica 1980 as 'Barrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of B. J. and the Bear
B. J. and the Bear
Bill McKinney was 47+ in B. J. and the Bear
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of The Runaways
The Runaways
Bill McKinney was 46+ in The Runaways
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 27 1978
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Bill McKinney was 43+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Johnny Bagley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of The Family Holvak
The Family Holvak
Bill McKinney was 43+ in The Family Holvak
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1975
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Bill McKinney was 43+ in Bronk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Bill McKinney was 43+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Kodiak
Kodiak
Bill McKinney was 43+ in Kodiak as 'Abel Lonegan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Manhunter
The Manhunter
Bill McKinney was 42+ in The Manhunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Bill McKinney was 40+ in Columbo as 'Luke Basket'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Bill McKinney was 39+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Bill McKinney was 38+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Bill McKinney was 36+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Bill McKinney was 35+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Bill McKinney was 35+ in The Monkees as 'Janitor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Bill McKinney was 34+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Crewman #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965