Bill Smitrovich

Actor

Bill Smitrovich

Born May 16, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA56 films

Bill Smitrovich (born William Stanley Zmitrowicz Jr., May 16, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a White American actor of Polish descent, 6′ 0″ (1.83 m) tall. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 1972 and earned an MFA from Smith College in 1976, taught acting at the University of Massachusetts, and was a founding member of the No Theatre Company (alongside Willem Dafoe and Spalding Gray). He is married to Shaw Purnell (since 1985) and has two children, Alexander John and Maya Christina. His most notable television roles include Det. Danny Krychek in Crime Story (1986), Andrew Thacher in Life Goes On (1989–1993), Lt. Bob Bletcher in Millennium (1996–1997), ADA Kenneth Walsh in The Practice (2001–2004), Chief Alex Olczyk in Without a Trace (2004–2008), Vice President Raymond Jarvis in The Event (2010–2011), and Inspector Cramer in A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001–2002, 27 episodes). His most notable film credits include Captain Watson in Independence Day (1996), General Northwood in Air Force One (1997), General Maxwell Taylor in Thirteen Days (2000), General Stark in Fail Safe (2000), General Gabriel in Iron Man (2008), Mr. Zimburger in The Rum Diary (2011, with Johnny Depp), Frank in Ted (2012) and Ted 2 (2015), CIA head Hanley in The November Man (2014, with Pierce Brosnan), and Judge Herman Rothwax in Joker: Folie à Deux (2024). He also played Alexander Haig in The Reagans (2003) and made guest appearances in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, 24, NYPD Blue, Criminal Minds, Dynasty (2017–2018), and Grey's Anatomy.

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56 films as actor
  1. TBANot Dead YetMike
  2. 2024Joker: Folie à DeuxJudge Herman Rothwax
  3. 2022We Are Gathered Here TodayJack Weir
  4. 2017Valley of BonesBill
  5. 2017BitchPapa
  6. 2015Ted 2Frank
  7. 2014The November ManHanley
  8. 2012TedFrank
  9. 2011The Rum DiaryZimburger
  10. 2010Black Widow
  11. 2008Seven PoundsGeorge Ristuccia
  12. 2008Eagle EyeAdmiral Thompson
  13. 2008Flash of GeniusJudge Franks
  14. 2008Iron ManGeneral Gabriel
  15. 2008The Last LullabyMartin
  16. 2006Heavens FallGeorge Chamlee
  17. 2006The ContractWainwright
  18. 2005Mrs. HarrisJoel Arnou
  19. 2005The Game of Their LivesAdmiral Higgins
  20. 2004While I Was GoneDaniel Beckett
  21. 2003The ReagansAlexander Haig
  22. 2000Thirteen DaysGen. Maxwell Taylor
  23. 2000Fail SafeGen. Stark
  24. 2000The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe MysteryInspector Cramer
  25. 1999Kiss Toledo GoodbyeT. Bud
  26. 1999FuturesportCoach Douglas
  27. 1999The '60sBill Herlihy
  28. 1999Batman Beyond: The MovieFrank Watt (voice)
  29. 1998Around the FireMatt Harris
  30. 1998Mr. MurderLt. Lowbock
  31. 1997Air Force OneGeneral Northwood
  32. 1996Ghosts of MississippiJim Kitchens
  33. 1996The Trigger EffectSteph
  34. 1996Independence DayCaptain Watson
  35. 1996The PhantomUncle Dave Palmer
  36. 1995Nick of TimeOfficer Trust
  37. 1995Bodily HarmLt. Darryl Stewart
  38. 1995Texas JusticeMitch Conlon
  39. 1994Children of the DarkMilos Janecek
  40. 1993Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer StoryDan Schweitzer
  41. 1993Gregory KGeorge Russ
  42. 1990Crazy PeopleBruce
  43. 1989RenegadesFinch
  44. 1989Her AlibiFarrell
  45. 1986Crime Story: PilotDet. Danny Krychek
  46. 1986ManhunterLloyd Bowman
  47. 1986Band of the HandChavez
  48. 1985A Killing AffairPink Gresham
  49. 1985Silver BulletAndy Fairton
  50. 1985Key ExchangeLenny
  51. 1984The Beniker GangLaundry Truck Driver
  52. 1984Miami Vice: Brother's KeeperScott Wheeler
  53. 1984Maria's LoversBartender
  54. 1984SplashRalph Bauer
  55. 1982Born BeautifulJake O'Neill
  56. 1982Muggable Mary: Street CopCharlie Hock