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
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(1987)
Danny Quintz
The Border
(1982)
Jimbo
Dead of Winter
(1987)
Rob Sweeney
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
(1981)
Little Dick Raidler
Aspen Extreme
(1993)
Dave Ritchie
Full Filmography
Acting
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
(1977)
Sharon's Brother
Just You and Me, Kid
(1979)
Demesta
Cruising
(1980)
Paul Gaines
Crisis at Central High
(1981)
J.O. Powell
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
(1981)
Little Dick Raidler
Rehearsal for Murder
(1982)
Frank Heller
The Border
(1982)
Jimbo
The Right Stuff
(1983)
Slick Goodlin
Courage
(1984)
Sonny
Command 5
(1985)
Smith
Beer
(1985)
Merle Draggett
Houston: The Legend of Texas
(1986)
William Travis
Second Serve
(1986)
Josh
Blood & Orchids
(1986)
Lloyd Murdoch
Dead of Winter
(1987)
Rob Sweeney
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(1987)
Danny Quintz
The Unholy
(1988)
Luke
Disorganized Crime
(1989)
Nick Bartkowski
Nasty Boys
(1989)
Ben Farlow
Pastime
(1990)
Roy Dean Bream
A Promise to Keep
(1990)
Carl Goodrich
Crazy From the Heart
(1991)
Dewey Whitcomb
Drive Like Lightning
(1992)
Boll Donner
Sexual Advances
(1992)
Jack French
Bay City Story
(1992)
Traces of Red
(1992)
Michael Dobson
Aspen Extreme
(1993)
Dave Ritchie
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
(1995)
Bill West
Trail of Tears
(1995)
David
Have You Seen My Son
(1996)
Van Stein
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
(1996)
Art Maskin
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
Buck Naked Arson
(2001)
Ranger Joe Lightcap
Blackout
(2001)
David Robbins
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)
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
(2010)
Evan
A Fork in the Road
(2010)
Detective Ross
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