Will Patton
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William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series Falling Skies. He also appeared in the films Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Gone in 60 Seconds and The Punisher. He appeared opposite Kevin Costner in two films: No Way Out (1987) and The Postman (1997). He won two Obie Awards for best actor in Sam Shepard's play Fool for Love and the Public Theater production of What Did He See?.
Will Patton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Will Patton 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 Will Patton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Will Patton'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 Remember the Titans, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Will Patton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Will Patton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Will Patton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Train Dreams | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 | Owen Kittredge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Owen Kittredge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Janet Planet | Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Halloween Ends | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Halloween Kills | Officer Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Forever Purge | Caleb Tucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Minari | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sweet Thing | Adam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Halloween | Officer Hawkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | An Actor Prepares | Wisdom | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Boarding School | Dr. Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Megan Leavey | Jim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | American Honey | Back Seat Cowboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The November Man | Perry Weinstein | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Meek's Cutoff | Soloman Tetherow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Knucklehead | Vic Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Princess Kaiulani | Sanford B. Dole | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Brooklyn's Finest | Lt. Bill Hobarts | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Fourth Kind | Sheriff August | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wendy and Lucy | Mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | American Violet | Sam Conroy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Mighty Heart | Randall Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Family Sins | Philip Rothman | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Punisher | Quentin Glass | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Mothman Prophecies | Gordon Smallwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Remember the Titans | Coach Bill Yoast | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jesus' Son | John Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Atley Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Entrapment | Hector Cruz | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Chick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Postman | Bethlehem | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Lloyd Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Spitfire Grill | Nahum Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Copycat | Nicoletti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Puppet Masters | Dr. Lawrence Graves | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Client | Sergeant Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Romeo Is Bleeding | Martie | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story | Frank Maxwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | In the Soup | Skippy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rapture | Deputy Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Shock to the System | Lt. Laker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | No Way Out | Scott Pritchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Gathering of Old Men | Lou Dimes | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | After Hours | Horst | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan | Wayne Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Beniker Gang | Forest Ranger | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Silkwood | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kent State | Peter | Average | Similar → |
Will Patton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Will Patton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Will Patton is "Remember the Titans" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Will Patton acted in?
Will Patton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Will Patton?
Other notable films include "After Hours", "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2", and "Megan Leavey".