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William Sadler Movies, Cast & Biography
William Thomas Sadler (born April 13, 1950) is an American actor who works in film and television. His television and motion picture roles have included Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller in The Pacific, Luther Sloan in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Sheriff Jim…
- Born
- 13 April 1950
- Birthplace
- Buffalo, New York, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is William Sadler?
William Thomas Sadler (born April 13, 1950) is an American actor who works in film and television. His television and motion picture roles have included Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller in The Pacific, Luther Sloan in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Sheriff Jim Valenti in Roswell, and—perhaps most notably—the Grim Reaper in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, a role for which he was nominated for, and won, the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, and his role as Colonel Stuart alongside Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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William was born in which country?
Buffalo, New York, USA.
What is William Sadler best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which William Sadler films can I read about here?
The Green Mile (1999), The Shawshank Redemption (1994).