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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…

Born
7 June 1955
Birthplace
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Actor
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Biography

Who is William Forsythe?

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).

Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.

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William was born in which country?

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

What is William Forsythe best known for?

Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.

Which William Forsythe films can I read about here?

Once Upon a Time in America (1984).