William Devane is a well-known American actor who has appeared in theater, television and film. He played the lead role in the popular American TV seriestwenty four” is one of his most notable achievements. The show was a huge success, winning two Golden Globe Awards and multiple Emmy Awards.
He also rose to fame for playing Greg Sumner in 269 episodes of the American television soap opera “Notts Landing.”
In addition, the American series was broadcast internationally. William Devane also appeared in several films, usually in supporting roles.
He played Clement Samuels in the Oscar-nominated film McCabe & Mrs. Miller, in which he also starred. He also played a major role in the Oscar-nominated film Marathon Man.
He most recently played President Obama in Christopher Nolan’s superhero film The Dark Knight Rises.
The film was a commercial success. He starred in Christopher Nolan’s landmark science fiction film “Interstellar.”
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- Name: William Devane
- Date of birth: September 5, 1939
- Birthplace: Albany, New York
- Country: United States
- Education: American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Spouse: Eugenie
- Occupation: Actor
- Net worth: $5 million
early life
William Joseph Devane was born on September 5, 1939 in Albany, New York, to Joe and Kate Devane. His mother was of Dutch and German descent, while his father was of Irish descent.
William attended Phillip Schuyler High School in Albany, and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, graduating with a degree in 1962.
Profession
William’s acting career began soon after he received his degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
It is worth noting that William performed several roles in a local theater while still a student before becoming a full-time professional actor.
After graduation, he played a variety of roles in the entertainment industry. His acting career received critical acclaim when he played President John F. Kennedy in a television documentary based on the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He rose to fame playing John Henry Faulk in the Emmy Award-winning series Trial Fear in 1975. He is best known for his role on Knotts Landing, a prime-time soap opera that ran for ten years from 1983 to 1993.
In The Bosch Legacy, he plays Whitney Vance, one of his most recent performances. According to his IMDb profile, he has 126 acting credits.
Filmography
- Interstellar
- The Dark Knight Rises
- president
- Father’s Flag
- River
- Why Dutch Hines
- The Kane Files: Judgment of Life
- Exposure Threat
Personal life
Eugenie married William Devane in 1961 and they have two sons.
net worth
William Devane’s earnings as an actor have contributed significantly to his wealth. The American-born actor has a net worth of $5 million. He has appeared in a number of films and television shows since he began his acting career in 1967.
Social Media
- Instagram: @will_devane
- Twitter: @WillDevane
