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William Russ

Actor | * 10/20/1950 (73) | Portsmouth, Virginia (United States of America (USA))
William Russ (born October 20, 1950) is an American actor and television director. He played Alan Matthews on the sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000) and appeared in the television series Wiseguy, the soap operas Another World and The Young and the Restless and the feature films The Right Stuff (1983), Pastime (1990) and American History X (1998). ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Comedies

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Movies with William Russ as Actor(54)

as Glen Garrey2021 Keeping Company
as Abe Herst2020 The Maestro
as Dale2019 Father by Law
as Sonny2018 Between Waves
as Bruce Fox2015 Magic Hour
as General Lawson2013 Drones
as Leo Ryan2013 Jonestown
as Rusty2012 California Solo
as Peter Donnelly2011 Green Guys
as Detective Ross2010 A Fork in the Road
as Self (archive footage)2007 Exorcising 'Cruising'
as Self (archive footage)2007 The History of 'Cruising'
as Phil Patterson2004 Silver Lake
as Hank McAllister2003 Finding John Christmas
as Ranger Joe Lightcap2001 Buck Naked Arson
as David Robbins2001 Blackout
as George Marsh1999 Replacing Dad
1999 The Test of Love
as Dennis1998 American History X
as Det. Tyler Barnes1997 When Danger Follows You Home
as Van Stein1996 Have You Seen My Son
as David1995 Trail of Tears
as Dave Ritchie1993 Aspen Extreme
as Boll Donner1992 Drive Like Lightning
as Michael Dobson1992 Traces of Red
as Jack French1992 Sexual Advances
as Dewey Whitcomb1991 Crazy From the Heart
as Carl Goodrich1990 A Promise to Keep
as Roy Dean Bream1990 Pastime
as Ben Farlow1989 Nasty Boys
as Nick Bartkowski1989 Disorganized Crime
as Luke1988 The Unholy
as Danny Quintz1987 Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Rob Sweeney1987 Dead of Winter
as William Travis1986 Houston: The Legend of Texas
as Lloyd Murdoch1986 Blood & Orchids
as Josh1986 Second Serve
as Merle Draggett1985 Beer
as Smith1985 Command 5
as Sonny1984 Courage
as Slick Goodlin1983 The Right Stuff
as Jimbo1982 The Border
as Frank Heller1982 Rehearsal for Murder
as J.O. Powell1981 Crisis at Central High
as Little Dick Raidler1981 Cattle Annie and Little Britches
as Paul Gaines1980 Cruising
as Demesta1979 Just You and Me, Kid
as Sharon's Brother1977 Death Bed: The Bed That Eats

TV Shows/Series with William Russ as Actor(46)

as Chuck Summers2018 9-1-1
as Hennessey2016 Colony
as Alan Matthews2014 Girl Meets World
as Scott Mudgett2011 Grimm
as Morris Beck2008 Leverage
as Salty2008 90210
as Dooley Gerber2008 The Mentalist
2005 Numb3rs
as Bill Bristow2005 Ghost Whisperer
as Congressman Dean Nichols2005 Wildfire
as Mr. Prescott2004 CSI: NY
as A.D.A. Christopher Palmer2004 Boston Legal
as Philip Wickes2003 NCIS
as Tim Hudson (2010)2003 Cold Case
as Max Cassidy2002 Without a Trace
as D.A. Jack Olson2001 Crossing Jordan
2000 Level 9
as Dan1999 The West Wing
as Paul Calviac1999 The Sopranos
as Jonas Hanson1997 Stargate SG-1
as General Earl Watson1995 JAG
as Townsend1994 Viper
as Prof. Thomas North1994 Touched by an Angel
as Rusty Thomas1993 seaQuest DSV
as Alan Matthews1993 Boy Meets World
as Terry Hannon1992 Middle Ages
1990 Capital News
as Ben Farlow1989 Nasty Boys
as Roger LoCocco1987 Wiseguy
as Sgt. Earl Ray Michaels1987 Tour of Duty
as Det. Wes Connelly1986 Crime Story
as Jack Lachman1984 Hunter
as Evan Freed1984 Miami Vice
as Chance McCormick1982 Remington Steele

Movies with William Russ as Crew(1)

Production/Co-Producer2024 Founders Day

TV Shows/Series with William Russ as Crew(2)

Directing/Director2001 Lizzie McGuire
Directing/Director1993 Boy Meets World

Full Name: William Russ
Born: Friday, 10/20 1950 (October) in Portsmouth, Virginia (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 73 years + 161 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: University of Michigan
Spouses (current/former): Clare Wren
Other names for William Russ (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Rusty Russ"
William Russ frequently works together with these people:
Steven Culp (15x, Actor)
Clyde Kusatsu (14x, Actor)
Arye Gross (13x, Actor)
Tony Plana (13x, Actor)
Tom Virtue (13x, Actor)
William R. Moses (13x, Actor)
Christian Clemenson (13x, Actor)
K Callan (13x, Actress)
Mark Pellegrino (12x, Actor)
George Newbern (12x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:91280, Added: 05/26/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024