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William Atherton: American actor.
Born (age 78).
William Atherton has 23 credits in our database.
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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Filmography (23)
Biography
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 most recognized for what have become iconic roles in the Ghostbusters and Die Hard film series.
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How old is William Atherton?
William Atherton is 78 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has William Atherton been in?
William Atherton has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012), Kush (2007), The Last Samurai (2003), Race to Space (2001), Burning Down the House (2001).
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You can find more about William Atherton on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
