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William Scott Atherton (born July 30, 1947) is an American actor. He had starring roles in The Sugarland Express (1974), The Day of the Locust (1975), The Hindenburg (1975) and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), but is perhaps most recognized for supporting roles in Ghostbusters and Die Hard film series.
William Atherton is an American actor who has appeared in films, TV shows and Broadway plays. He is known for his roles in Die Hard, Ghostbusters, Real Genius and The Day of the Locust.
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Learn about the actor who played Dick Thornburg in Die Hard, Walter Peck in Ghostbusters and more. Find out his birth name, height, awards, trivia and quotes.
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Nationality. American. Gender. Male. Occupation. Actor, song performer. Birth Details. June 30, 1947. New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Famous Works. CREDITS. Stage Appearances. (Stage debut) The Boyfriend, Clinton Playhouse, Clinton, CT, 1964. Kenny, Little Murders, Civic Theatre, Chicago, IL, 1970.
Learn about William Atherton's career in motion pictures, Broadway and television, from his debut in The Sugarland Express to his recent roles in Ghostbusters and Lost. Find out his signature characters, awards, documentaries and more.
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William Atherton is an American actor who played Richard Thornburg in Die Hard and Walter Peck in Ghostbusters. See his biography, filmography, photos and videos on TMDB.
May 30, 2013 · Atherton is known around the world for his memorable roles as the antagonistic anchorman in the action blockbusters Die Hard and Die Hard 2, as the relentless government bureaucrat in the iconic Ghostbusters and as the conniving professor in the cult classic Real Genius.
