Biography
Handsome 6-foot-1 European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor and television director. 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.
Acted in 105
2020s
- 2026
Treasure of the Lost Reel
Mr.Fixit
- 2024
- 2021
Keeping Company
Glen Garrey
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Father by Law
Dale
- 2018
Between Waves
Sonny
- 2016
- 2015
Magic Hour
Bruce Fox
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
California Solo
Rusty
- 2011
Green Guys
Peter Donnelly
- 2010
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
Evan
A Fork in the Road
Detective Ross
2000s
- 2009
Pawn
Justin Elliot Randolph
- 2008
The Ex List
TV
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
Bill Deeker · 1 episode
- 2002
- 2001
Buck Naked Arson
Ranger Joe Lightcap
- 2000
Level 9
TV
1990s
- 1999
Replacing Dad
George Marsh
- 1998
- 1997
When Danger Follows You Home
Det. Tyler Barnes
Night Sins
Sheriff Steiger
- 1996
Have You Seen My Son
Van Stein
- 1995
Trail of Tears
David
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Bill West
- 1994
- 1993
Other Mothers
Coach Jim Doane
Aspen Extreme
Dave Ritchie
- 1992
Middle Ages
Terry Hannon · 6 episodes
Sexual Advances
Jack French
Drive Like Lightning
Boll Donner
- 1991
Crazy From the Heart
Dewey Whitcomb
- 1990
Pastime
Roy Dean Bream
A Promise to Keep
Carl Goodrich
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Unholy
Luke
- 1987
- 1986
Houston: The Legend of Texas
William Travis
Crime Story: Pilot
Det. Wes Connelly
Blood & Orchids
Lloyd Murdoch · 2 episodes
Second Serve
Josh
- 1985
The Long Hot Summer
Jody Varner · 2 episodes
Command 5
Smith
MacGruder and Loud
Owen · 1 episode
- 1984
Courage
Sonny
- 1983
- 1982
Rehearsal for Murder
Frank Heller
The Border
Jimbo
- 1981
Crisis at Central High
J.O. Powell
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Just You and Me, Kid
Demesta
- 1977
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
Sharon's Brother
1960s
- 1964
Directed 2
2000s
- 2001
1990s
- 1993
Produced 1
2020s
- 2024
Appearances2
2000s
- 2007
The History of 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)