William Fichtner
William Edward Fichtner (born November 27, 1956) is an American actor. Raised in the Buffalo, N.Y. area, he started his career with supporting appearances in Virtuosity (1995), Heat, and Strange Days (both 1995). A prolific character actor in film, Fichtner is recognised for memorable performances in Contact (1997), Armageddon (1998), Go (1999), The Perfect Storm (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), Crash (2004), and The Longest Yard (2005).
In 2005, Fichtner starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay in Invasion. He later appeared as Alexander Mahone in Prison Break, Carl Hickman in Crossing Lines, and Adam Janikowski in Mom.
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Movies (82)
The Outer Threat
2026 · Sam
Perturbado por el pasado
2026 · The Narrator (voice)
The Gettysburg Address
2025 · John G. Nicolay (voice)
Cutman
2025 · Emmerit
The Sound
2025 · Conner
La joven Francesa
2024 · Peter Kinski
Hipnosis: Arma Invisible
2023 · Dellrayne
88
2023 · Ron Holt
Six
2022 · Davis
That Night
2021 · Narrator
El Cumpleaños Mortal
2021 · Uncle Ricardo
El Espacio entre Nosotros
2021 · Donny Rumson
Obsesión Peligrosa
2020 · Mike, Producer
Cold Brook
2019 · Ted Markham, Writer, Director
Josie & Jack
2019 · Raeburn
Buscando a Steve McQueen
2019 · Enzo Rotella
Armed
2018 · Richard
Noches de Verano
2018 · Shep
El escuadrón del diablo
2018 · Brennan
Red de peligro
2018 · Mr. Waynewright
O.G.
2018 · Danvers
Krystal
2018 · Dr. Farley
Tropa de Héroes
2018 · Colonel Mulholland
Luchador americano el mago
2017 · Coach Plyler
Black Holes
2017 · Youston (voice)
The War of 1996: A United World News Special
2016 · General Adams
Last Day in LA
2016 · Narrator (voice)
El Día de la Independencia 2: Contraataque
2016 · General Adams
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
2016 · Self
Four Falls of Buffalo
2015 · Narrator (voice)
Tortugas Ninja
2014 · Eric Sacks
Deuda de Honor
2014 · Vester Belknap
Hell on Earth
2014 · Satan
Elysium
2013 · John Carlyle
El Llanero Solitario
2013 · Butch Cavendish
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
2013 · Narrator (voice)
Phantom
2013 · Alex
Codigo Geronimo
2012 · Guidry
Wrong
2012 · Master Chang
Infierno al volante
2011 · Accountant
The Big Bang
2011 · Poley
Una Noche Fuera de Serie
2010 · DA Frank Crenshaw
Prison Break: The Final Break
2009 · Alex Mahone
Starz Inside - Unforgettably Evil
2009 · Self
Batman: El caballero de la noche
2008 · Bank Manager
Patinando a la Gloria
2007 · Darren MacElroy
UV Protection: The Making of 'Ultraviolet'
2006 · Self - Actor
El Último Presagio (First Snow)
2006 · Ed Jacomoi
The Amateurs
2006 · Otis
Ultravioleta
2006 · Garth
Nine Lives
2005 · Andrew
The Chumscrubber
2005 · Mr. Bill Stiffle
Sr. y Sra. Smith
2005 · Dr. Wexler - Marriage Counselor (voice) (uncredited)
Golpe Bajo: El Juego Final
2005 · Captain Knauer
Alto impacto
2005 · Flanagan
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
2004 · Rosenberg (voice)
Equilibrium
2002 · Jürgen
Julie Walking Home
2002 · Henry
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers
2002 · Self
The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down'
2002 · Self
La caída del halcón negro
2001 · Sanderson
¿Qué más podría pasar?
2001 · Detective Alex Tardio
Pearl Harbor
2001 · Danny's Father
Endsville
2000 · Prince Victor
Una Tormenta Perfecta
2000 · David "Sully" Sullivan
Drowning Mona
2000 · Phil Dearly
Passion of Mind
2000 · Aaron Reilly
Go
1999 · Burke
The Settlement
1999 · Jerry
Armageddon
1998 · Willie Sharp
Switchback
1997 · Chief Jack McGinnis
Contact
1997 · Kent
Albino Alligator
1997 · Law
Heat
1995 · Roger Van Zant
Reckless
1995 · Rachel's Father
Strange Days
1995 · Dwayne Engelman
Virtuosity
1995 · Wallace
The Underneath
1995 · Tommy Dundee
A Father for Charlie
1995 · Sheriff
Quiz Show
1994 · Stage Manager
Malcolm X
1992 · Cop at Harlem Station
That's Amore!
TV shows (22)
Bosch: Start of Watch
2027 · Calhern
Lucky
2026 · Wayne Whittaker
BEEF: The Official Podcast
2026 · Self - Guest
Talamasca: The Secret Order
2025 · Jasper
Bronca
2023 · Troy
Dime con quién andas
2023 · Leo Nicoletti
Joe vs Carole
2022 · Rick Kirkham
Top Gear America
2017 · Self - Presenter
El tirador
2016 · O'Brien
Empire
2015 · Jameson Henthrop
Mom
2013 · Adam Janikowski
Crossing Lines
2013 · Carl Hickman
Veep
2012 · Felix Wade
Invasión
2005 · Sheriff Tom Underlay
Prison Break
2005 · Alexander Mahone
Empire Falls
2005 · Jimmy Minty
American Dad!
2005 · Harland (voice)
Entourage: El séquito
2004 · Phil Yagoda
MDs
2002 · Dr. Bruce Kellerman
The West Wing
1999 · Christopher Mulready
Grace Under Fire
1993 · Ryan Sparks
Baywatch
1989 · Howard Ganza