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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.
IMDb profile of William Atherton, an American actor known for his roles in Die Hard, Ghostbusters, Real Genius and more. See his biography, filmography, photos, videos and contact info.
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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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William Atherton is an American actor who has appeared in many films and TV shows, such as Die Hard, Ghostbusters, and The Last Samurai. TMDB provides his biography, filmography, photos, and trivia.
Learn about the life and career of William Atherton, a versatile actor who has starred in films, Broadway and TV roles such as Die Hard, Ghostbusters, Bio-Dome and The Last Samurai. He has also originated roles on and off Broadway for many esteemed playwrights and has received several awards for his work on the stage.
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Born William Atherton Knight II, June 30, 1947, in New Haven (some sources say Orange), CT; son of Robert Atherton and Myrtle (Robison) Knight; married Bobbi Goldin, December 8, 1980. Education: Received scholarship to Pasadena Playhouse; Carnegie-Mellon University, B.F.A., drama, 1969; trained for the stage at Aesthetic Realism Foundation, New ...
May 30, 2013 · By Harvey Chartrand. Since the late sixties, William Atherton has starred in motion pictures, on Broadway and television. He first achieved international prominence as the lead in Steven Spielberg’s first feature The Sugarland Express, and followed that with starring roles in John Schlesinger’s classic The Day of the Locust, Robert Wise’s The Hindenburg and Richard ...
