Bill Irwin - Actor Profile

Bill Irwin

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 11, 1950
Birth Place: Santa Monica, California, USA

About Bill Irwin

William Mills Irwin (born April 11, 1950) is an American actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. He began as a vaudeville-style stage performer and has been noted for his contribution to the renaissance of the American circus during the 1970s. He has made several appearances on film and television. He won a for his role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He also worked as a choreographer on Broadway. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Choreography in 1989 for Largely New York. He is also known as Mr. Noodle on the Sesame Street segment Elmo's World, and he appeared in the Sesame Street film short Does Air Move Things? He has regularly appeared as Dr. Peter Lindstrom on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and had a recurring role as "The Dick & Jane Killer" on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. From 2017 to 2019, he appeared as Cary Loudermilk on the FX television series Legion. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Irwin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Bill Irwin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bill Irwin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bill Irwin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Bill Irwin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bill Irwin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bill Irwin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bill Irwin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 High Tide Scott Average Similar →
2024 4th Dementia Lou Hit Similar →
2023 Rustin A. J. Muste Hit Similar →
2023 Endgame Clov Flop Similar →
2022 Spoiler Alert Bob Hit Similar →
2021 Lust Life Love Richard Flop Similar →
2020 Irresistible Elton Chambers Average Similar →
2019 Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration Mr. Noodle Super Hit Similar →
2019 It Takes a Lunatic Self Flop Similar →
2018 The Great Buster: A Celebration Self Hit Similar →
2016 Circus Kid Himself Super Hit Similar →
2016 Confirmation Senator Jack Danforth Hit Similar →
2015 Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! Mr. Noodle Flop Similar →
2015 Ricki and the Flash Single Dad Average Similar →
2014 Interstellar TARS (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Never Stand Still Himself Super Hit Similar →
2011 Higher Ground Pastor Bud Average Similar →
2010 Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days Mr. Noodle (uncredited) (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2008 Rachel Getting Married Paul Buchman Average Similar →
2008 Dark Matter Hal Silver Average Similar →
2007 Across the Universe Uncle Teddy Hit Similar →
2007 Raving Dito Hit Similar →
2007 Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? Mr. Noodle Hit Similar →
2006 Lady in the Water Mr. Leeds Average Similar →
2006 Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! Mr Noodle Flop Similar →
2004 The Manchurian Candidate Scoutmaster Hit Similar →
2004 Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time! Mr. Noodle Flop Similar →
2003 Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin Self Hit Similar →
2002 Igby Goes Down Lt. Smith Hit Similar →
2002 The Laramie Project Harry Woods Average Similar →
2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Lou Lou Who Hit Similar →
2000 Sesame Street: Elmo's World Mr. Noodle Super Hit Similar →
1999 A Midsummer Night's Dream Tom Snout Average Similar →
1999 Niagara: A History of the Falls Self - Historian Flop Similar →
1998 Illuminata Marco Flop Similar →
1998 Just the Ticket Ray Charles Flop Similar →
1998 Waiting for Godot in San Quentin Himself Flop Similar →
1997 Subway Stories Bill Irwin (segment "Subway Car from Hell") Average Similar →
1993 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Unnamed Brother #1 Average Similar →
1993 Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Self (segment "New Way to Walk") Average Similar →
1993 Silent Tongue Comic Flop Similar →
1992 Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Stepping Out Geoffrey Average Similar →
1991 Hot Shots! Buzz Harley Hit Similar →
1991 Scenes from a Mall Mime Flop Similar →
1991 Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers Reader Average Similar →
1990 My Blue Heaven Kirby Average Similar →
1988 Eight Men Out Eddie Collins Hit Similar →
1988 A New Life Eric Flop Similar →
1980 Popeye Ham Gravy Average Similar →

Bill Irwin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bill Irwin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Irwin is "Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Bill Irwin acted in?

Bill Irwin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bill Irwin?

Other notable films include "Never Stand Still", "Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall", and "Interstellar".

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