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William Russ is a Actor American born on 20 october 1950 at Portsmouth (USA)
William Russ (born October 20, 1950) is an American actor and television director. He is perhaps best known for his role as Alan Matthews on the sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000). Russ is also notable for his roles in the television series Wiseguy, the soap operas Another World and The Young and the Restless and the feature films Pastime (1991) and American History X (1998).
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1977
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
Sharon's Brother
1979
Just You and Me, Kid
Demesta
1980
Cruising
Paul Gaines
1981
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Little Dick Raidler
1982
The Border
Jimbo
1983
The Right Stuff
Slick Goodlin
1984
Courage
Sonny
1985
Beer
Merle Draggett
1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Danny Quintz
Dead of Winter
Rob Sweeney
1988
The Unholy
Luke
1989
Disorganized Crime
Nick Bartkowski
1991
Pastime
Roy Dean Bream
1992
Traces of Red
Michael Dobson
1993
Aspen Extreme
Dave Ritchie
1997
When Danger Follows You Home
Det. Tyler Barnes
1998
American History X
Dennis Vinyard
2001
Buck Naked Arson
Ranger Lightcap
Life as a House
Uncredited Role
2009
Gary's Walk
Vernon
Pawn
Justin Elliot Randolph
Short film
A Fork in the Road
Det. Ross
2010
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
Evan
Green Guys
Peter Donnelly
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1977–1978
Another World
Burt McGowan
1981
Crisis at Central High
J.O. Powell
TV-Movie
1982
CBS Library
Rattlesnake
Episode: Robbers, Rooftops and Witches
Rehearsal for Murder
Frank Heller
TV-Movie
The Dukes of Hazzard
Scroggins
Episode: The New Dukes
1983
Remington Steele
Chance McCormick
Episode: Steele's Gold
V
Brad
Miniseries
1985
Riptide
Mack McPherson
Episode: Polly Want an Explanation
Miami Vice
Evan Freed
Episode: Evan
Hunter
Jack Lachman
Episode: Fire Man
Command 5
J.D. Smith
TV-Movie
The Long Hot Summer
Jody Varner
TV-Movie
1986
St. Elsewhere
Patrick O'Casey
Episode: Time Heals (1)
Episode: Time Heals (2)
Blood & Orchids
Lloyd Murdoch
TV-Movie
Second Serve
Josh
TV-Movie
Houston: The Legend of Texas
William Travis
TV-Movie
Crime Story
Det. Wes Connelly
Episode: Pilot (1)
Episode: Pilot (2)
Episode: Crime Pays
1987
Tour of Duty
Sgt. Early Ray Michaels
Episode: War Lover
1988
The Loner
Jake Wilis
1988–1990
Wiseguy
Roger Lococco
1989
Nasty Boys
Ben Farlow
TV-Movie
1990
Capital News
Redmond Dunne
A Promise to Keep
Carl
TV-Movie
1991
Gabriel's Fire
Brad Fixx
Episode: Truth and Consequences
The Young Riders
Episode: Daisy
Crazy From the Heart
Dewey Whitcomb
TV-Movie
1992
Bad City Story
Jim Malone
Unsold TV-Pilot
Drive Like Lightning
Boll Donner
TV-Movie
Middle Ages
Terry
1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Jack Randolph
Episode: Socrates' Sister
CBS Schoolbreak Special
Coach Jim Doane
Episode: Other Mothers
seaQuest DSV
Rusty Thomas
Episode: Brothers and Sisters
1993–2000
Boy Meets World
Alan Matthews
120 episodes
1994
Viper
Mr. Townsend
Episode: Pilot
1995
Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Bill West
TV-Movie
The Marshal
Loyal Truscott
Episode: Pilot
Legend
Wild Bill Hickok
Episode: The Life, Death, and Life of Wild Bill Hickok
Trail of Tears
David
TV-Movie
1996
Have You Seen My Son
Van Stein
TV-Movie
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
Art Maskin
TV-Movie
Nash Bridges
Scott Lamont/"The Monk"
Episode: Trackdown
1997
Night Sins
Sheriff Steiger
Miniseries
Stargate SG-1
Capt. Jonas Hansen
Episode: The First Commandment
1999
A Secret Life
Mark Whitman
TV-Movie
Replacing Dad
George Marsh
TV-Movie
Come On, Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story
Joseph Bonaduce
TV-Movie
2000
Ally McBeal
Michael Bassett
Episode: Two's a Crowd
Episode: Without a Net
Level 9
Agent Colter
Episode: A Price to Pay
2001
Touched by an Angel
Prof. Thomas North
Episode: Holy of Hollies
2002
The Division
Jesse Whalen
Episode: Shelby
Crossing Jordan
D.A. Jack Olson
Episode: There's No Place Like Home
MD's
James Wiles
Episode: A La Casa
Robbery Homicide Division
Elliot Ayers
Episode: City of Strivers
2003
Mister Sterling
Tommy Doyle
9 episodes
Dragnet
Ted Paris
Episode: Redemption
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
Rev. Deeker
Episode: Sleeping Lions
Finding John Christmas
Hank McAllister
TV-Movie
2004
Silver Lake
Phil Patterson
TV-Movie
Deadwood
Otis Russell
Episode: Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking
Episode: Sold Under Sin
CSI: NY
Mr. Prescott
Episode: Creatures of the Night
JAG
Maj. Gen. Earl Watson
Episode: Fighting Words
Episode: This Just in from Baghdad
NYPD Blue
Hal Matheson
Episode: I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid
2005
The West Wing
Dan
Episode: Message of the Week
Without a Trace
Max Cassidy
Episode: Freefall
2005–2008
Boston Legal
A.D.A Christopher Palmer
5 episodes
2006
The Sopranos
Paul Calviano
Episode: Moe n' Joe
Just Legal
Bartender
Episode: The Bar
Reunion
Congress Clark
Episode: 1995
Episode: 1996
2007
Demons
Senator Carney
Unsold TV-Pilot
Ghost Whisperer
Bill Bristow
Episode: Dead to Rights
Numb3rs
Michael Shannon
Episode: Money for Nothing
Standoff
Warren Keegan
Episode: Road Trip
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Jonah Quinn
Episode: The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp
2008
Wildfire
Congressman Dean Nichols
Episode: The More Things Change (1)
Episode: The More Things Change (2)
Episode: Friendship/Passion
The Ex List
Jimmy Bloom
6 episodes
2009
The Mentalist
Dooley Gerber
Episode: Black Gold and Red Blood
2009–2010
The Young and the Restless
Tucker McCall
2010
Cold Case
Tim Hudson
Season 7, Episode 18
2011
Home At Last
Bob
Episodes 1-6
2011
90210
Salty's Place owner
Episode: "Up in Smoke"
2011
Leverage
Morris Beck
Episode: "The Ten Li'l Grifters Job"
2012
Criminal Minds
Donald Collins
Episode: "A Family Affair"
2012
Awake
Jim Mayhew
Episode: "Guilty"
2012
NCIS
Phillip Wickes
Episode: "The Tell"
2014
Girl Meets World
Alan Matthews
Episode: Girl meets home for the holidays
Awards and nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
1992: Nominated, "Best Male Lead" - Pastime
References
External links
CLIParser at the Internet Movie Database
Home at Last
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William Russ
William Russ (born October 20, 1950) is an American actor and television director. He is perhaps best known for his role as Alan Matthews on the sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000). Russ is also notable for his roles in the television series Wiseguy, the soap operas Another World and The Young and the Restless and the feature films Pastime (1991) and American History X (1998).
Biography
Russ is married to actress Clare Wren and has a daughter and son. He enjoys downhill skiing and windsurfing.Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1977
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
Sharon's Brother
1979
Just You and Me, Kid
Demesta
1980
Cruising
Paul Gaines
1981
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Little Dick Raidler
1982
The Border
Jimbo
1983
The Right Stuff
Slick Goodlin
1984
Courage
Sonny
1985
Beer
Merle Draggett
1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Danny Quintz
Dead of Winter
Rob Sweeney
1988
The Unholy
Luke
1989
Disorganized Crime
Nick Bartkowski
1991
Pastime
Roy Dean Bream
1992
Traces of Red
Michael Dobson
1993
Aspen Extreme
Dave Ritchie
1997
When Danger Follows You Home
Det. Tyler Barnes
1998
American History X
Dennis Vinyard
2001
Buck Naked Arson
Ranger Lightcap
Life as a House
Uncredited Role
2009
Gary's Walk
Vernon
Pawn
Justin Elliot Randolph
Short film
A Fork in the Road
Det. Ross
2010
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
Evan
Green Guys
Peter Donnelly
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1977–1978
Another World
Burt McGowan
1981
Crisis at Central High
J.O. Powell
TV-Movie
1982
CBS Library
Rattlesnake
Episode: Robbers, Rooftops and Witches
Rehearsal for Murder
Frank Heller
TV-Movie
The Dukes of Hazzard
Scroggins
Episode: The New Dukes
1983
Remington Steele
Chance McCormick
Episode: Steele's Gold
V
Brad
Miniseries
1985
Riptide
Mack McPherson
Episode: Polly Want an Explanation
Miami Vice
Evan Freed
Episode: Evan
Hunter
Jack Lachman
Episode: Fire Man
Command 5
J.D. Smith
TV-Movie
The Long Hot Summer
Jody Varner
TV-Movie
1986
St. Elsewhere
Patrick O'Casey
Episode: Time Heals (1)
Episode: Time Heals (2)
Blood & Orchids
Lloyd Murdoch
TV-Movie
Second Serve
Josh
TV-Movie
Houston: The Legend of Texas
William Travis
TV-Movie
Crime Story
Det. Wes Connelly
Episode: Pilot (1)
Episode: Pilot (2)
Episode: Crime Pays
1987
Tour of Duty
Sgt. Early Ray Michaels
Episode: War Lover
1988
The Loner
Jake Wilis
1988–1990
Wiseguy
Roger Lococco
1989
Nasty Boys
Ben Farlow
TV-Movie
1990
Capital News
Redmond Dunne
A Promise to Keep
Carl
TV-Movie
1991
Gabriel's Fire
Brad Fixx
Episode: Truth and Consequences
The Young Riders
Episode: Daisy
Crazy From the Heart
Dewey Whitcomb
TV-Movie
1992
Bad City Story
Jim Malone
Unsold TV-Pilot
Drive Like Lightning
Boll Donner
TV-Movie
Middle Ages
Terry
1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Jack Randolph
Episode: Socrates' Sister
CBS Schoolbreak Special
Coach Jim Doane
Episode: Other Mothers
seaQuest DSV
Rusty Thomas
Episode: Brothers and Sisters
1993–2000
Boy Meets World
Alan Matthews
120 episodes
1994
Viper
Mr. Townsend
Episode: Pilot
1995
Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Bill West
TV-Movie
The Marshal
Loyal Truscott
Episode: Pilot
Legend
Wild Bill Hickok
Episode: The Life, Death, and Life of Wild Bill Hickok
Trail of Tears
David
TV-Movie
1996
Have You Seen My Son
Van Stein
TV-Movie
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
Art Maskin
TV-Movie
Nash Bridges
Scott Lamont/"The Monk"
Episode: Trackdown
1997
Night Sins
Sheriff Steiger
Miniseries
Stargate SG-1
Capt. Jonas Hansen
Episode: The First Commandment
1999
A Secret Life
Mark Whitman
TV-Movie
Replacing Dad
George Marsh
TV-Movie
Come On, Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story
Joseph Bonaduce
TV-Movie
2000
Ally McBeal
Michael Bassett
Episode: Two's a Crowd
Episode: Without a Net
Level 9
Agent Colter
Episode: A Price to Pay
2001
Touched by an Angel
Prof. Thomas North
Episode: Holy of Hollies
2002
The Division
Jesse Whalen
Episode: Shelby
Crossing Jordan
D.A. Jack Olson
Episode: There's No Place Like Home
MD's
James Wiles
Episode: A La Casa
Robbery Homicide Division
Elliot Ayers
Episode: City of Strivers
2003
Mister Sterling
Tommy Doyle
9 episodes
Dragnet
Ted Paris
Episode: Redemption
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
Rev. Deeker
Episode: Sleeping Lions
Finding John Christmas
Hank McAllister
TV-Movie
2004
Silver Lake
Phil Patterson
TV-Movie
Deadwood
Otis Russell
Episode: Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking
Episode: Sold Under Sin
CSI: NY
Mr. Prescott
Episode: Creatures of the Night
JAG
Maj. Gen. Earl Watson
Episode: Fighting Words
Episode: This Just in from Baghdad
NYPD Blue
Hal Matheson
Episode: I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid
2005
The West Wing
Dan
Episode: Message of the Week
Without a Trace
Max Cassidy
Episode: Freefall
2005–2008
Boston Legal
A.D.A Christopher Palmer
5 episodes
2006
The Sopranos
Paul Calviano
Episode: Moe n' Joe
Just Legal
Bartender
Episode: The Bar
Reunion
Congress Clark
Episode: 1995
Episode: 1996
2007
Demons
Senator Carney
Unsold TV-Pilot
Ghost Whisperer
Bill Bristow
Episode: Dead to Rights
Numb3rs
Michael Shannon
Episode: Money for Nothing
Standoff
Warren Keegan
Episode: Road Trip
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Jonah Quinn
Episode: The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp
2008
Wildfire
Congressman Dean Nichols
Episode: The More Things Change (1)
Episode: The More Things Change (2)
Episode: Friendship/Passion
The Ex List
Jimmy Bloom
6 episodes
2009
The Mentalist
Dooley Gerber
Episode: Black Gold and Red Blood
2009–2010
The Young and the Restless
Tucker McCall
2010
Cold Case
Tim Hudson
Season 7, Episode 18
2011
Home At Last
Bob
Episodes 1-6
2011
90210
Salty's Place owner
Episode: "Up in Smoke"
2011
Leverage
Morris Beck
Episode: "The Ten Li'l Grifters Job"
2012
Criminal Minds
Donald Collins
Episode: "A Family Affair"
2012
Awake
Jim Mayhew
Episode: "Guilty"
2012
NCIS
Phillip Wickes
Episode: "The Tell"
2014
Girl Meets World
Alan Matthews
Episode: Girl meets home for the holidays
Awards and nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
1992: Nominated, "Best Male Lead" - Pastime
References
External links
CLIParser at the Internet Movie Database
Home at Last
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Drones (2013)
, 1h22Directed by Rick Rosenthal
Origin USA
Genres Thriller
Themes Films about terrorism, Transport films, Aviation films, Robot films
Actors Matt O'Leary, Eloise Mumford, Whip Hubley, William Russell, William Russ
Roles General Lawson
Rating45%
Two Airmen are tasked with deciding the fate of a terrorist with a single push of a button. As the action plays out in real time, their window to use a deadly military drone on the target slowly closes. With time running out, the Airmen begin to question what the real motives are behind the ordered lethal attack.
California Solo (2012)
, 1h34Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical
Actors Robert Carlyle, Kathleen Wilhoite, Alexia Rasmussen, A Martinez, Michael Des Barres, Danny Masterson
Roles Rusty
Rating62%
Robert Carlyle plays Lachlan MacAldonich, a former Britpop rocker-turned-agricultural worker, who gets caught driving drunk and faces deportation after living in Los Angeles for 12 years. His efforts to stay in the U.S. force him to confront his past and current demons. The film addresses immigration issues, alcoholism, and personal redemption.
Finding John Christmas (2005)
, 1h21Directed by Andy Wolk
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Fantasy
Themes Christmas films
Actors Valerie Bertinelli, David Cubitt, Peter Falk, William Russ, Patricia Gage, Bill Carr
Roles Hank McAllister
Rating62%
When a photojournalist (David Cubitt) in the fictional Bay City photographs a mysterious stranger performing an act of bravery, the act quickly becomes headline news and the town dubs the stranger "John Christmas". After seeing the photo, Kathleen McAllister (Valerie Bertinelli) becomes convinced that the mysterious stranger is in fact her long-lost brother Hank (William Russ), a former firefighter. With the town's help, Kathleen and Noah set about to find the stranger's true identity with the help of Max (Peter Falk), a Christmas angel.
Four Faces of God (2002)
Origin USA
Actors Jaime King, Leon Robinson, William Russ, Robert LaSardo, Daniel Roebuck, Silas Weir Mitchell
Rating63%
You Stupid Man (2002)
, 1h35Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Milla Jovovich, David Krumholtz, William Russ, Daniel Roebuck, William Baldwin, Silas Weir Mitchell
Rating56%
Owen (David Krumholtz) est un homme qui trouve sa vie parfaite, aux côtés de sa petite amie Chloé (Denise Richards), jusqu'au jour où il lui rend une visite surprise à Los Angeles et la trouve dans les bras d'un autre homme. Quand il revient à New-York, une amie lui présente la sublime Nadine (Milla Jovovich), qui tombe sous le charme d'Owen. Elle devient alors sa confidente et sa conseillère amoureuse. Mais quand Chloé revient pour renouer avec Owen, pourra t-il résister ?
Blackout (2001)
, 1h28Directed by James Keach
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Jane Seymour, Corin Nemec, William Russ, Erik Knudsen, Kristin Adams, Philip Akin
Roles David Robbins
Rating42%
Replacing Dad (1999)
, 1h30Directed by Joyce Chopra
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Mary McDonnell, William Russ, Jack Coleman, Erik von Detten, Camilla Belle, Tippi Hedren
Roles George Marsh
Rating55%
Linda Marsh (Mary McDonnell) is a housewife who seems to have a perfect life: along with her husband, high school principal George (William Russ) and three loving children Drew (Erik von Detten), Mandy (Camilla Belle) and Willie (Hayden Tank), she is living in a suburban house in a small and peaceful town. One day, she decides to surprise her husband at his office to celebrate their 16th anniversary, and finds him kissing with one of the teachers, Ann Marie Scott (Michele Abrams). Immediately, her life falls apart, and she lands in a roller coaster of emotions.
The Test of Love (1999)
, 1h36Directed by Larry Peerce
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Roma Downey, William Russ, Jamie Rose, Penny Johnson, Bill Mondy, Joey Miyashima
Roles Mark Whitman
Rating59%
Replacing Dad (1999)
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Mary McDonnell, William Russ, Jack Coleman, Erik von Detten, Camilla Belle, Tippi Hedren
Roles George Marsh
Rating55%
The Test of Love (1999)
, 1h36Directed by Larry Peerce
Genres Drama
Actors Roma Downey, William Russ, Jamie Rose, Joey Miyashima, Bill Mondy
Roles Mark Whitman
Rating59%
Cassie and David Whitmanowie are living happy and peaceful life, raising together a teenage son; Kevin. The day after their 20th wedding anniversary, David has a business travel. The plane he flies with crashes. Everybody but David dies, meanwhile he goes into the coma. The woman sitting next to him was checked in under the same last name, which makes the insurance company believe she was his wife. Trying to explain this, Cassie discovers a shocking truth of David's double life, the fruit of which is a pre-teenage daughter.
American History X (1998)
, 1h59Directed by Tony Kaye
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Films about families, Prison films, Films about racism, Films about sexuality, Rape in fiction, Skinheads, Gangster films
Actors Edward Norton, Fairuza Balk, Edward Furlong, Stacy Keach, Elliott Gould, Avery Brooks
Roles Dennis
Rating83%
Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong), a high school student and budding neo-Nazi in Venice Beach, California, receives an assignment from Mr. Murray (Elliott Gould), his history teacher, to write a paper on "any book which relates to the struggle for human rights". Knowing Murray is Jewish, Danny writes his paper on Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf. Murray attempts to get Danny expelled for doing this, but Principal Dr. Bob Sweeney (Avery Brooks) — who is black — refuses, instead informing Danny that he will study history and current events under Sweeney, and that the class will be called "American History X". Danny's first assignment is to prepare a paper on his brother Derek (Edward Norton), a former neo-Nazi leader who has just been released from prison after serving three years for voluntary manslaughter. Danny is warned that failing to submit the paper the next morning will result in his expulsion. The rest of the film alternates between a series of vignettes from Danny and Derek's shared past (distinguished by being shown in black and white), and present day events (shown in color).
Night Sins (1997)
, 4hGenres Drama, Thriller
Actors Valerie Bertinelli, Harry Hamlin, Karen Sillas, Martin Donovan, David Marshall Grant, Mariska Hargitay
Roles Shériff Steiger
Rating65%
, 2hDirected by Bill D'Elia
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Michele Lee, David James Elliott, Chet Atkins, Ben Browder, Larry Gatlin, Kris Kristofferson
Roles Bill West
Rating63%
Aspen Extreme (1993)
, 1h53Directed by Patrick Hasburgh
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Adventure
Themes Sports films, Buddy films
Actors Paul Gross, Peter Berg, Finola Hughes, Theresa Polo, William Russ, William McNamara
Roles Dave Ritchie
Rating59%
T.J.Burke quits his job in Detroit and convinces his friend Dexter Rutecki to move to Aspen. After succeeding in tryouts, they both become ski instructors. While T.J. advances to the most popular instructor of the school during the season, he has to take care for Dexter, whose future is less bright and eventually thinking about being a drug courier - which tests their friendship. T.J. and Dexter decide to ski out of bounds in order to train for the upcoming Powder-8 competition. While skiing outside the boundaries of Aspen, T.J. and Dexter set off an avalanche. Dexter suffers a tragic demise, while T.J. escapes with minor injuries. Meanwhile the rich business woman Bryce supports T.J. in his writing ambitions and invites him to live at her home. But in her absence he falls in love with the stunningly beautiful blonde radio moderator Robin. T.J. is sought out by a newly hired young ski instructor to be his partner in the Powder-8. They win the competition, beating T.J.'s nemesis throughout the movie. And finishing he and Dexter's dream of winning the Powder-8.
Traces of Red (1992)
, 1h45Directed by Andy Wolk
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime, Erotic thriller
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Erotic thriller films
Actors James Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Goldwyn, William Russ, Faye Grant, Joe Lisi
Roles Michael Dobson
Rating52%
The movie begins with Jack Dobson, a homicide detective from Palm Beach, flat on his back with a bullet in his chest. The movie is then told in flashback form, leading up to the events that led him to this fate.