Person Biography:
Born and raised in Stockton, California, Bill Humphreys has had a lifelong career as an actor and director in film, television, and live theatre. With over 140 live theatre credits to his name, he has played a wide range of roles, including The Actor in The Woman in Black, Gilbert Foote in The Things We Do For Love, Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, and many others.
As an actor, Bill has appeared in numerous films, including The Celebrant with Rae Dawn Chong, The Terrible Meek, Tech Support, and Hamburger Hill, among others. He has also had a successful career in television, with roles in shows such as The Name of the Game, The Winds of War, and The Works of Ambrose Bierce.
As a director, Bill has worked with a wide range of talented actors and actresses, including Carol Channing, Sarah Stiles, Billy Barty, Amy Spanger, and Anthony Quinn. He has directed live and taped broadcasts of presidential and gubernatorial debates, national commercial spots, and a wide variety of children's educational and entertainment programs.
Bill has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including three times from the International Film and Television Festivals of NY, the American Film Institute, the Telly Awards, and the Emmy Awards. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild nominating committee for Primetime Television performances and has been recognized by the Ohio State Awards, the Associated Press, and the National Association of Broadcasters, among others.
Bill is a graduate of Columbia College of Television and Motion Picture Arts in Hollywood, California, and has a background in Film Production, Directing, and Acting. He and his wife, Betsy, relocated to the east coast with their son, Trevor, thirty years ago, seeking a more relaxed pace of life and a place to raise their son. Today, Bill serves as the Executive Director for Portsmouth Public Media (PPMtv) and lives in Eliot, Maine, with his wife.