William Russ was born on October 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA as William Hardy Russ IV. He is known for his work on Boy Meets World (1993), Wiseguy (1987) and Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986). He is married to Clare Wren. They have two children.
Known For
American History X
(1998)
Dennis
Cruising
(1980)
Paul Gaines
Founders Day
(2024)
Mr. Jackson
The Right Stuff
(1983)
Slick Goodlin
The Border
(1982)
Jimbo
Dead of Winter
(1987)
Rob Sweeney
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(1987)
Danny Quintz
Aspen Extreme
(1993)
Dave Ritchie
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
(1981)
Little Dick Raidler
Disorganized Crime
(1989)
Nick Bartkowski
Full Filmography
Acting
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
(1977)
Sharon's Brother
Just You and Me, Kid
(1979)
Demesta
Cruising
(1980)
Paul Gaines
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
(1981)
Little Dick Raidler
Crisis at Central High
(1981)
J.O. Powell
The Border
(1982)
Jimbo
Rehearsal for Murder
(1982)
Frank Heller
The Right Stuff
(1983)
Slick Goodlin
Courage
(1984)
Sonny
Beer
(1985)
Merle Draggett
Command 5
(1985)
Smith
Second Serve
(1986)
Josh
Blood & Orchids
(1986)
Lloyd Murdoch
Houston: The Legend of Texas
(1986)
William Travis
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(1987)
Danny Quintz
Dead of Winter
(1987)
Rob Sweeney
The Unholy
(1988)
Luke
Disorganized Crime
(1989)
Nick Bartkowski
Nasty Boys
(1989)
Ben Farlow
A Promise to Keep
(1990)
Carl Goodrich
Pastime
(1990)
Roy Dean Bream
Crazy From the Heart
(1991)
Dewey Whitcomb
Traces of Red
(1992)
Michael Dobson
Bay City Story
(1992)
Sexual Advances
(1992)
Jack French
Drive Like Lightning
(1992)
Boll Donner
Aspen Extreme
(1993)
Dave Ritchie
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
(1995)
Bill West
Trail of Tears
(1995)
David
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
(1996)
Art Maskin
Have You Seen My Son
(1996)
Van Stein
When Danger Follows You Home
(1997)
Det. Tyler Barnes
American History X
(1998)
Dennis
The Test of Love
(1999)
Mark Whitman
Replacing Dad
(1999)
George Marsh
Blackout
(2001)
David Robbins
Buck Naked Arson
(2001)
Ranger Joe Lightcap
Finding John Christmas
(2003)
Hank McAllister
Silver Lake
(2004)
Phil Patterson
Exorcising 'Cruising'
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
The History of 'Cruising'
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
A Fork in the Road
(2010)
Detective Ross
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
(2010)
Evan
Green Guys
(2011)
Peter Donnelly
California Solo
(2012)
Rusty
Drones
(2013)
General Lawson
Jonestown
(2013)
Leo Ryan
Magic Hour
(2015)
Bruce Fox
Between Waves
(2018)
Sonny
Father by Law
(2019)
Dale
The Maestro
(2020)
Abe Herst
Chasing the Rain
(2020)
Ed
Keeping Company
(2021)
Glen Garrey
Founders Day
(2024)
Mr. Jackson
Production