William Fichtner
ActingAbout William Fichtner
William Edward Fichtner (born November 27, 1956) is an American actor. He has appeared in a number of notable film and TV series. His best known movie roles are as Dellrayne in Hypnotic, Colonel Mulholland in 12 Strong, Mike in The Neighbor, General Adams in Independence Day: Resurgence, Eric Sacks in the live action remake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), John Carlyle in Elysium, Butch Cavendish in The Lone Ranger, Guidry in Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden, DA Frank Crenshaw in Date Night, Darren MacElroy in Blades of Glory, Captain Knauer in the 2005 remake of The Longest Yard, SFC Jeff Sanderson in Black Hawk Down, David "Sully" Sullivan in The Perfect Storm, Colonel Willie Sharp in Armageddon, Kent in Contact, Roger Van Zant in Heat, and William Wallace in Virtuosity. He was also the voice of the marriage counselor Dr. Wexler in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. His best known TV roles are as Leo Nicoletti on ABC's The Company You Keep, Adam Janikowski on CBS's sitcom Mom, Carl Hickman on NBC's drama Crossing Lines, Alexander Mahone on FOX's drama Prison Break, Sheriff Tom Underlay in the ABC cult series Invasion, and Dr. Bruce Kellerman on ABC's medical drama MDs.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Fichtner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Fichtner's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Fichtner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Plastic Men, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Fichtner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Fichtner's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Fichtner.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Plastic Men | The Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | French Girl | Peter Kinski | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Hypnotic | Dellrayne | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | 88 | Ron Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cold Brook | Ted Markham | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Finding Steve McQueen | Enzo Rotella | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hot Summer Nights | Shep | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Traffik | Mr. Waynewright | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | O.G. | Danvers | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | 12 Strong | Colonel Mulholland | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Wrestler: The Wizard | Coach Plyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Porsche: Decades of Disruption | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Four Falls of Buffalo | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Eric Sacks | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Homesman | Vester Belknap | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Elysium | John Carlyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lone Ranger | Butch Cavendish | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Phantom | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden | Guidry | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Wrong | Master Chang | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Date Night | DA Frank Crenshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Prison Break: The Final Break | Alex Mahone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Bank Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Blades of Glory | Darren MacElroy | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | UV Protection: The Making of 'Ultraviolet' | Self - Actor | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | First Snow | Ed Jacomoi | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nine Lives | Andrew | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Chumscrubber | Mr. Bill Stiffle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Dr. Wexler - Marriage Counselor (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Captain Knauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crash | Flanagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction | Rosenberg (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Equilibrium | Jürgen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Black Hawk Down | SFC Jeff Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Danny's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | David "Sully" Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Passion of Mind | Aaron Reilly | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Go | Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Colonel Willie Sharp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Switchback | Chief Jack McGinnis | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Contact | Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Albino Alligator | Law | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heat | Roger Van Zant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Reckless | Rachel's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Strange Days | Dwayne Engelman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Underneath | Tommy Dundee | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Stage Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Cop at Harlem Station | Super Hit | Similar → |
William Fichtner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Fichtner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Fichtner is "The Plastic Men" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Fichtner acted in?
William Fichtner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Fichtner?
Other notable films include "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction", "The Dark Knight", and "Heat".