Bill Dawes

Bill Dawes

Personal Details

Biography

Bill Dawes is a multifaceted American talent, exceling in both the realms of acting and stand-up comedy. His academic background is marked by a distinguished cum laude graduation from Princeton University, where he earned a degree in aerospace engineering. He later pursued his passion for the performing arts, acquiring an MFA in acting from New York University.

Throughout his career, Bill has made a significant impact on the world of theatre, boasting an impressive resume that includes starring roles in three Broadway plays and over a dozen Off-Broadway productions. His extensive experience in the world of television and film is equally impressive, with over 50 credits to his name.

As a comedian, Bill has toured extensively, entertaining audiences both nationally and internationally with the USO. He considers the Hollywood Laugh Factory his home club, where he has honed his craft and continues to delight audiences with his wit and charm.

Bill's impressive list of credits includes notable roles in "Mo", "Alaska Daily", "City on a Hill", "Damages", "Before the Sun Explodes", "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit", and "Encounter" alongside Riz Ahmed. When not working on new projects, Bill continues to tour as a headlining comedian, bringing his unique brand of humor to audiences around the world.

Career

2023
Jacques
Jacques as Narrator
Woods Witch
Woods Witch as Yourgei Jegmeov
2022
Alaska Daily
Alaska Daily as Dwight Barry
2021
Encounter
Encounter as Kurt McKinley
2018
20 Weeks
20 Weeks as Bill
2009
Adam
Adam as Scottie
2007
2003
Click
Click as Young Jonny
Recipe for Disaster
Recipe for Disaster as Blake Rathbone
2002
EvenHand
EvenHand as Officer Rob Francis
1999
Giving It Up
Giving It Up as Pick-Up Man
1998
Fiona
Fiona as Harvey
Too Tired to Die
Too Tired to Die as Dante (uncredited)