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William Atherton, born July 30, 1947, is an American actor whose career is marked by memorable supporting roles in blockbuster franchises. He is best known for his portrayal of Richard Thornburg in the Die Hard series and Walter Peck in Ghostbusters, roles that exemplify his knack for delivering nuanced performances in high-energy productions. His versatility as an actor extends beyond these iconic films, yet it is these characters that cement his place in contemporary cinema.
The roles that explain the career.
49 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Mayor Walter Peck | Film |
| 2014 | Jinn | Father Westhoff | Film |
| 2012 | Jersey Shore Shark Attack | Dolan | Film |
| 2012 | Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie | Earle Swinter | Film |
| 2012 | The Citizen | Film | |
| 2010 | The Kane Files: Life of Trial | Daniel Morgan | Film |
| 2008 | Aces 'N' Eights | Howard | Film |
| 2008 | Ghouls | Stefan | Film |
| 2008 | Black Crescent Moon | Jo Dexton | Film |
| 2007 | Towards Darkness | John | Film |
| 2007 | Kush | King | Film |
| 2007 | The Girl Next Door | Adult David Moran | Film |
| 2005 | Into the Sun | Agent Block | Film |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Sen. Ray Colby | Film |
| 2005 | Headspace | Dr. Ira Gold | Film |
| 2005 | Headspace | Co-Producer | Film |
| 2004 | Who's Your Daddy? | Duncan Mack | Film |
| 2003 | The Last Samurai | Winchester Rep | Film |
| 2001 | Race to Space | Ralph Stanton | Film |
| 2000 | Bread and Roses | Party Guest (uncredited) | Film |
| 2000 | The Crow: Salvation | Nathan Randall | Film |
| 1999 | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | Darryl Zanuck | Film |
| 1998 | Michael Kael vs. the World News Company | James Denit | Film |
| 1997 | Hoodlum | Thomas E. Dewey | Film |
| 1997 | Executive Power | President Fields | Film |
| 1997 | Mad City | Dohlen | Film |
| 1996 | Bio-Dome | Dr. Noah Faulkner | Film |
| 1996 | Raven Hawk | Philip Thorne | Film |
| 1995 | Virus | Dr. Reginald Holloway | Film |
| 1994 | Saints and Sinners | Terence | Film |
| 1994 | Frank & Jesse | Allan Pinkerton | Film |
| 1993 | The Pelican Brief | Bob Gminski | Film |
| 1991 | Oscar | Overton | Film |
| 1990 | Buried Alive | Cort van Owen | Film |
| 1990 | Grim Prairie Tales | Arthur | Film |
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 | Richard Thornberg | Film |
| 1988 | Intrigue | Doggett | Film |
| 1988 | Die Hard | Richard Thornburg | Film |
| 1986 | No Mercy | Allan Deveneux | Film |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Professor Hathaway | Film |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Walter Peck | Film |
| 1982 | Tomorrow's Child | Jim Spence | Film |
| 1978 | Centennial | Jim Lloyd | TV |
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | James | Film |
| 1975 | The Hindenburg | Boerth | Film |
| 1975 | The Day of the Locust | Tod Hackett | Film |
| 1974 | The Sugarland Express | Clovis Poplin | Film |
| 1973 | Class of '44 | Fraternity President | Film |
| 1972 | The New Centurions | Johnson | Film |
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