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William 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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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.
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 ...
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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 · 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 ...
