William Ragsdale
William Ragsdale (born Robert William Ragsdale) is an American actor. He graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas studying religion and humanities. His parents gave him a graduation present in the form of tuition for the Drama Studio London’s American school at Berkeley, California.
He's known for playing teenaged vampire slayer Charley Brewster in the horror vampire film Fright Night. He also garnered attention onstage in Neil Simon's plays, Biloxi Blues and Brighton Beach Memoirs, two of the three parts of Simon's trilogy, which ends with Broadway Bound.
He starred in the romance comedy movie Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991). He featured for three years as Herman Brooks in the series Herman's Head, had a brief recurring role in the television series Judging Amy, and played television producer Rob Fields on the series Grosse Pointe, which lasted one season.
He starred in the short-lived sitcom Brother's Keeper, and appeared on Ellen as the boyfriend of Ellen Morgan (played by Ellen DeGeneres) before her character revealed her homosexuality.
He's had numerous guest roles on television throughout the years, including multi-episode stints on Less than Perfect, Necessary Roughness, Mistresses, Search Party, and Younger, as well as small feature movie roles.
He played the role of Gary Hawkins in 12 episodes of the drama series Justified, during the series' first three seasons. In 2014, he played Chris Smith in the remake of the movie Left Behind.
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Films (30)
The Barn Part III
2026
Love in Storytown
2026 · Mayor Jeff
Re-Election
2025
Renfield: Asistente de vampiro
2023 · Older Priest
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022 · Self
Alex Strangelove
2018 · Ron Truelove
Noël au pays des jouets
2017 · Pete Griffin
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
2016 · Himself
Le Chaos
2014 · Chris Smith
Emprise sur la ville
2013 · Mr. Davies
Quiero Ser un Thunder
2012 · Joe Newall
Wonderful World
2009 · Buford Parks
Un combat pour la vie
2008 · Andy Marks
Panique à Hollywood
2008 · Agent #1
Les Châtiments
2007 · Sheriff Cade
LA Blues
2007 · Paul
Road House 2
2006 · Sands Cooper
Le Bal de fin d'année
2006 · Earl Randall
Big Mamma 2
2006 · Bob
Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
2005 · Kevin
The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel
2004 · B. B. Boudreaux
Just a Little Harmless Sex
1999 · Brent
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
1995 · Todd Farrit
Frankenstein, le tombeur de la fac
1991 · Mark Chrisman
Mannequin 2
1991 · Jason Williamson / Prince William
Fright Night Part 2
1988 · Charley Brewster
Smooth Talk
1985 · Jeff
Fright Night
1985 · Charley Brewster
Screams of a Winter Night
1979 · The Kid - Service Station Attendant
The Eye from Beyond
Séries (40)
WeCrashed : la chute d’un empire
2022 · Chris
La Justicière
2021 · Kent, Comic Book Store Owner
NOS4A2
2019 · Auctioneer
Une lutte exemplaire
2017 · Rodney Pebbler
Search Party
2016 · Chuck
Sang cervelle
2016 · Hank
Blindspot: Mémoire tatouée
2015 · Russell Franklin
Younger
2015 · Jeffrey Jacobs
'black•ish
2014 · Dr. Chubb
Madame la Secrétaire d'État
2014 · Peter Gunderson
Blacklist
2013 · Carl Conway
Élémentaire
2012 · Patrick Moore
Perception
2012 · Dr. Julian Corvis
Touch
2012 · Travis Cooper
Shake It Up !
2010 · Announcer
Justifié
2010 · Gary Hawkins
FBI : Duo très spécial
2009 · Jack Conroy
Mentalist
2008 · Murphy Traver
La Guerre à la maison
2005 · Doctor
The Bad Girl's Guide
2005
Médium
2005
Beautés désespérées
2004 · Scott McKinney
Entourage: El séquito
2004 · Frank Giovanello
Miss Match
2003 · Russell Dixon
NCIS : Enquêtes Spéciales
2003 · Brett Creevy
Less than Perfect
2002 · Mitch Calgrove
Une famille presque parfaite
2002 · Dan Goldman
FBI : Portés Disparus
2002 · Robert Newton
Les Experts : Miami
2002 · Kenneth McGuire
Preuve à l'appui
2001 · Bob
Larry et son nombril
2000 · Dr. Anthony Parker
Les Experts
2000 · Dr. Bill Ryan
Grosse Pointe
2000 · Rob Fields
Amy
1999 · Charles Duff
Brother's Keeper
1998 · Porter Waide
Hope and Gloria
1995 · Danny Saterfield
Ellen DeGeneres Show
1994 · Dan
Herman's Head
1991 · Herman Brooks
New York Police Judiciaire
1990 · Fire Marshal Julian Jenca
American Playhouse
1982 · Jeff