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William Devane

Bio: William Joseph Devane (born September 5, 1937) is an American film, television and theater actor, known for his role as Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing and as James Heller on the Fox serial drama 24, the role he reprised in Live Another Day. He is also known for his supporting roles in films such as McCabe & Mrs
Born: Tue, Sep 05 1939
Birthplace: Albany, New York, USA
William Devane is 85 years old
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Poster of Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
William Devane was 76 in Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 2015
Poster of Truth
Truth
William Devane was 76 in Truth as 'Gen. Hodges (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Interstellar
Interstellar
William Devane was 75 in Interstellar as 'Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of Bad Turn Worse
Bad Turn Worse
William Devane was 74 in Bad Turn Worse as 'Big Red'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2014
Poster of 50 to 1
50 to 1
William Devane was 74 in 50 to 1 as 'Leonard Doc Blach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 2014
Poster of The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises
William Devane was 72 in The Dark Knight Rises as 'President'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt
Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt
William Devane was 72 in Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 2012
Poster of Leprechaun's Revenge
Leprechaun's Revenge
William Devane was 72 in Leprechaun's Revenge as 'Pop O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 2012
Poster of Good Morning, Killer
Good Morning, Killer
William Devane was 72 in Good Morning, Killer as 'Everett Morgan Gray'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 2011
Poster of Flag of My Father
Flag of My Father
William Devane was 72 in Flag of My Father as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2011
Poster of Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
William Devane was 71 in Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 2011
Poster of The Kane Files: Life of Trial
The Kane Files: Life of Trial
William Devane was 71 in The Kane Files: Life of Trial as 'Thompson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Jesse Stone: No Remorse
Jesse Stone: No Remorse
William Devane was 70 in Jesse Stone: No Remorse as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 2010
Poster of The River Why
The River Why
William Devane was 70 in The River Why as 'Dutch Hines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of The Fall
The Fall
William Devane was 70 in The Fall as 'judge Stanley Seeban'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 2009
Poster of Jesse Stone: Thin Ice
Jesse Stone: Thin Ice
William Devane was 69 in Jesse Stone: Thin Ice as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 2009
Poster of The Least Among You
The Least Among You
William Devane was 69 in The Least Among You as 'Alan Beckett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 12 2009
Poster of The Dealership
The Dealership
William Devane was 69 in The Dealership as 'Frank Carson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Stargate: Continuum
Stargate: Continuum
William Devane was 68 in Stargate: Continuum as 'President Henry Hayes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 2008
Poster of Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
William Devane was 67 in Jesse Stone: Sea Change as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
William Devane was 66 in Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise as 'Dr. Dix'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 2006
Poster of Deceit
Deceit
William Devane was 64 in Deceit as 'Grove McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2004
Poster of Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh
William Devane was 63 in Monte Walsh as 'Cal Brennan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of A Christmas Visitor
A Christmas Visitor
William Devane was 63 in A Christmas Visitor as 'George Boyajian'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 2002
Poster of Threat of Exposure
Threat of Exposure
William Devane was 63 in Threat of Exposure as 'Col. Weldon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 2002
Poster of The Badge
The Badge
William Devane was 63 in The Badge as 'The Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2002
Poster of Race to Space
Race to Space
William Devane was 62 in Race to Space as 'Roger Thornhill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2001
Poster of Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story
Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story
William Devane was 61 in Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story as 'Tom Kincaid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of Plotting 'Family Plot'
Plotting 'Family Plot'
William Devane was 61 in Plotting 'Family Plot' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Poor White Trash
Poor White Trash
William Devane was 61 in Poor White Trash as 'Ron Lake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Hollow Man
Hollow Man
William Devane was 60 in Hollow Man as 'Dr. Kramer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2000
Poster of Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys
William Devane was 60 in Space Cowboys as 'Eugene Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2000
Poster of The Man Who Used to Be Me
The Man Who Used to Be Me
William Devane was 60 in The Man Who Used to Be Me as 'Older Sam Ryan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 2000
Poster of Payback
Payback
William Devane was 59 in Payback as 'Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1999
Poster of Doomsday Rock
Doomsday Rock
William Devane was 57 in Doomsday Rock as 'Dr. Karl Sorenson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1997
Poster of The Absolute Truth
The Absolute Truth
William Devane was 57 in The Absolute Truth as 'Sen. Emmett Hunter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1997
Poster of Exception to the Rule
Exception to the Rule
William Devane was 57 in Exception to the Rule as 'Lawrence Kellerman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Forgotten Sins
Forgotten Sins
William Devane was 56 in Forgotten Sins as 'Dr. Richard Ofshe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1996
Poster of Freefall: Flight 174
Freefall: Flight 174
William Devane was 56 in Freefall: Flight 174 as 'Capt. Bob Pearson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1995
Poster of Night Watch
Night Watch
William Devane was 56 in Night Watch as 'Nick Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Virus
Virus
William Devane was 55 in Virus as 'Dr. Harbuck'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1995
Poster of Lady in Waiting
Lady in Waiting
William Devane was 55 in Lady in Waiting as 'Lt. Barrett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1994
Poster of For the Love of Nancy
For the Love of Nancy
William Devane was 55 in For the Love of Nancy as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1994
Poster of Rubdown
Rubdown
William Devane was 54 in Rubdown as 'Harry Orwitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story
Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story
William Devane was 53 in Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story as 'Daniel 'Dan' Fields'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1993
Poster of The President's Child
The President's Child
William Devane was 53 in The President's Child as 'Elliot McSwain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1992
Poster of Obsessed
Obsessed
William Devane was 53 in Obsessed as 'Ed Bledsoe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1992
Poster of Ancient Secrets of the Bible
Ancient Secrets of the Bible
William Devane was 52 in Ancient Secrets of the Bible as 'Host & Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Nightmare in Columbia County
Nightmare in Columbia County
William Devane was 52 in Nightmare in Columbia County as 'Sheriff Jim Metts'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 1991
Poster of Murder C.O.D.
Murder C.O.D.
William Devane was 51 in Murder C.O.D. as 'Alex Brandt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 24 1990
Poster of Vital Signs
Vital Signs
William Devane was 50 in Vital Signs as 'Dr. Chatham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Chips, the War Dog
Chips, the War Dog
William Devane was 50 in Chips, the War Dog as 'Col. Charnley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1990
Poster of The Preppie Murder
The Preppie Murder
William Devane was 50 in The Preppie Murder as 'Jack Litman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Timestalkers
Timestalkers
William Devane was 47 in Timestalkers as 'Scott McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1987
Poster of With Intent to Kill
With Intent to Kill
William Devane was 45 in With Intent to Kill as 'Aaron Charney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1984
Poster of Testament
Testament
William Devane was 44 in Testament as 'Tom Wetherly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Hadley's Rebellion
Hadley's Rebellion
William Devane was 44 in Hadley's Rebellion as 'Coach Ball'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Jane Doe
Jane Doe
William Devane was 43 in Jane Doe as 'William Quinn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1983
Poster of The Other Victim
The Other Victim
William Devane was 42 in The Other Victim as 'Harry Langford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Red Flag: The Ultimate Game
Red Flag: The Ultimate Game
William Devane was 42 in Red Flag: The Ultimate Game as 'Maj. Phil Clark'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
William Devane was 41 in Honky Tonk Freeway as 'Mayor Kirby T. Calo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Yanks
Yanks
William Devane was 39 in Yanks as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1979
Poster of The Dark
The Dark
William Devane was 39 in The Dark as 'Roy Warner, aka Steve Dupree'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1979
Poster of Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder
William Devane was 38 in Rolling Thunder as 'Major Charles Rane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1977
Poster of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
William Devane was 37 in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training as 'Mike Leak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1977
Poster of Red Alert
Red Alert
William Devane was 37 in Red Alert as 'Frank Brolen'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of Marathon Man
Marathon Man
William Devane was 37 in Marathon Man as 'Janeway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of Family Plot
Family Plot
William Devane was 36 in Family Plot as 'Arthur Adamson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of Fear on Trial
Fear on Trial
William Devane was 36 in Fear on Trial as 'John Henry Faulk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1975
Poster of Report to the Commissioner
Report to the Commissioner
William Devane was 35 in Report to the Commissioner as 'Asst. D.A. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1975
Poster of The Missiles of October
The Missiles of October
William Devane was 35 in The Missiles of October as 'President John F. Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1974
Poster of Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
William Devane was 34 in Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1974
Poster of The Bait
The Bait
William Devane was 33 in The Bait as 'Earl Stokey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 13 1973
Poster of Crime Club
Crime Club
William Devane was 33 in Crime Club as 'Kilburn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1973
Poster of The Irish Whiskey Rebellion
The Irish Whiskey Rebellion
William Devane was 32 in The Irish Whiskey Rebellion as 'LT. Ashley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty
William Devane was 32 in Lady Liberty as 'Jock Fenner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971
Poster of My Old Man's Place
My Old Man's Place
William Devane was 31 in My Old Man's Place as 'Jimmy Pilgrim'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1971
Poster of McCabe & Mrs. Miller
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
William Devane was 31 in McCabe & Mrs. Miller as 'The Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1971
Poster of The 300-Year Weekend
The 300-Year Weekend
William Devane was 31 in The 300-Year Weekend as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1971
Poster of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
William Devane was 31 in The Pursuit of Happiness as 'Pilot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1971
Poster of In the Country
In the Country
William Devane was 27 in In the Country
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

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 Bosch: Legacy
Bosch: Legacy
William Devane was 82+ in Bosch: Legacy as 'Whitney Vance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 05 2022
Poster of The Grinder
The Grinder
William Devane was 76+ in The Grinder as 'Dean Sanderson Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
William Devane was 72+ in Revenge as 'Edward Grayson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Psych
Psych
William Devane was 66+ in Psych as 'Peters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Crumbs
Crumbs
William Devane was 66+ in Crumbs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
William Devane was 64+ in NCIS as 'Nicolas Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of 24
24
William Devane was 62+ in 24 as 'James Heller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of The Michael Richards Show
The Michael Richards Show
William Devane was 61+ in The Michael Richards Show as 'Brady McKay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
William Devane was 60+ in The West Wing as 'Lewis Berryhill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Turks
Turks
William Devane was 59+ in Turks as 'Sergeant Joseph Turk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 1999
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
William Devane was 57+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'President Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
William Devane was 57+ in Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac as 'Greg Sumner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1997
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
William Devane was 57+ in King of the Hill as 'Chuck Garrison (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of The Monroes
The Monroes
William Devane was 56+ in The Monroes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1995
Poster of Hope and Gloria
Hope and Gloria
William Devane was 55+ in Hope and Gloria as 'William Devane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
William Devane was 55+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Benjamin Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Phenom
Phenom
William Devane was 54+ in Phenom as 'Lou Della Rosa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
William Devane was 54+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as 'Al Capone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
William Devane was 54+ in The X-Files as 'General Mark Suveg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of A Woman Named Jackie
A Woman Named Jackie
William Devane was 52+ in A Woman Named Jackie as 'Black Jack Bouvier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 13 1991
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
William Devane was 40+ in Knots Landing as 'Greg Sumner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
William Devane was 39+ in From Here to Eternity as 'Sgt. Milt Warden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 1979
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
William Devane was 38+ in Black Beauty as 'John Manly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 31 1978
Poster of The Missiles of October
The Missiles of October
William Devane was 35+ in The Missiles of October as 'John F. Kennedy - US President'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1974
Poster of The Snoop Sisters
The Snoop Sisters
William Devane was 34+ in The Snoop Sisters as 'David Prine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 1973
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
William Devane was 30+ in Medical Center as 'Dr. Ray Waltham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
William Devane was 28+ in Mannix as 'Al Kordic'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
William Devane was 23+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
William Devane was 16+ in Gunsmoke as 'Moss Stratton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955