William Forsythe

Biography

William Forsythe (born June 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of tough-guy, criminal characters, and has starred in films such as American Me (1992), Raising Arizona (1987), Dick Tracy (1990), Gotti (1996), The Rock (1996), and The Devil's Rejects (2005). He has also played recurring characters in television series such as Boardwalk Empire (2010) and Justified (2010).

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Once Upon a Time in America

As Cockeye

The Rock

As Special Agent Ernest Paxton

The Devil's Rejects

As Sheriff John Quincy Wydel

The Substitute

As Hollan

Raising Arizona

As Evelle

Out for Justice

As Richie Madano

Virtuosity

As William Cochran

Dick Tracy

As Flattop

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  Nicolas Cage

  Shared 2 credits

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  Dermot Mulroney

  Shared a credit

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  Treat Williams

  Shared 2 credits

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  Glenn Plummer

  Shared 2 credits

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  Richard Marks

  Shared 2 credits

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  Jennifer Connelly

  Shared a credit

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  Denzel Washington

  Shared a credit

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  Christopher Walken

  Shared a credit

Acted

The Ghost Club: Spirits Never Die

2013 · Stanley

Southern Gothic

2007 · Pitt

The Devil's Rejects

2005 · Sheriff John Quincy Wydel

Gotti

1996 · Sammy Gravano

The Rock

1996 · Special Agent Ernest Paxton

The Substitute

1996 · Hollan

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

1995 · Franchise

Virtuosity

1995 · William Cochran

Out for Justice

1991 · Richie Madano

Career Opportunities

1991 · Custodian

Dick Tracy

1990 · Flattop

Raising Arizona

1987 · Evelle

Once Upon a Time in America

1984 · Cockeye