William Fichtner

William Fichtner

69 · Born: Nov 27, 1956

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 27, 1956 Mitchell Field Air Force Base, East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Kymberly Kalil

    ( Jul 25, 1998 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Betsy Aidem

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Patricia A. Steitz
  • William E. Fichtner
Relatives
  • Mary Fichtner (Sibling)
  • Margaret Fichtner (Sibling)
  • Pamela Fichtner (Sibling)
  • Patricia Fichtner (Sibling)

Biography

William Fichtner, a small-town individual with a profound sense of compassion, has been captivating the hearts of Western New Yorkers for numerous decades. Born in 1956 on Long Island, New York, to Patricia A. (Steitz) and William E. Fichtner, he is of German, Irish, and English descent, reflecting the rich cultural heritage that has shaped his life.

Fichtner spent his formative years in Cheektowaga, where he attended Maryvale High School and graduated in 1974. His early career in the entertainment industry was marked by appearances in soap operas such as "As the World Turns" and sitcoms like "Grace Under Fire," showcasing his versatility as a performer.

Throughout his career, Fichtner has also appeared in a wide range of films, including "Armageddon," "Empire Falls," "The Marriage Counselor," and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," in which he made an uncredited cameo appearance. His most notable role to date is likely his portrayal in "The Dark Knight."

A devoted fan of the Buffalo Sabres, Fichtner remains true to his roots and is deeply connected to his hometown. He is married to actress Kymberly Kalil, and together they share a deep understanding of the importance of family and community.

Career

2025
The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address as John G. Nicolay (voice)
The Sound
The Sound as Conner
2024
French Girl
French Girl as Peter Kinski
2023
Hypnotic
Hypnotic as Dellrayne
88
88 as Ron Holt
The Company You Keep
The Company You Keep as Leo Nicoletti
2021
The Birthday Cake
The Birthday Cake as Uncle Ricardo
The Space Between
The Space Between as Donny Rumson
2019
Cold Brook
Cold Brook as Ted Markham
Josie & Jack
Josie & Jack as Raeburn
2018
Traffik
Traffik as Mr. Waynewright
Krystal
Krystal as Dr. Farley
Armed
Armed as Richard
O.G.
O.G. as Danvers
12 Strong
12 Strong as Colonel Mulholland
Black Holes
Black Holes as Youston (voice)
2016
Mom
Mom as Adam Janikowski
The Homesman
The Homesman as Vester Belknap
2013
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger as Butch Cavendish
Phantom
Phantom as Alex
Elysium
Elysium as John Carlyle
Crossing Lines
Crossing Lines as Carl Hickman
Wrong
Wrong as Master Chang
2011
Drive Angry
Drive Angry as Accountant
Entourage
Entourage as Phil Yagoda
2010
Date Night
Date Night as DA Frank Crenshaw
2008
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight as Bank Manager
2007
Blades of Glory
Blades of Glory as Darren MacElroy
2006
First Snow
First Snow as Ed Jacomoi
Prison Break
Prison Break as Alexander Mahone
2005
Nine Lives
Nine Lives as Andrew
The Chumscrubber
The Chumscrubber as Mr. Bill Stiffle
The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard as Captain Knauer
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Dr. Wexler - Marriage Counselor (voice) (uncredited)
Crash
Crash as Flanagan
Invasion
Invasion as Sheriff Tom Underlay
Empire Falls
Empire Falls as Jimmy Minty
Equilibrium
Equilibrium as Jürgen
MDs
MDs as Dr. Bruce Kellerman
2001
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down as SFC Jeff Sanderson
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor as Danny's Father
2000
Passion of Mind
Passion of Mind as Aaron Reilly
Drowning Mona
Drowning Mona as Phil Dearly
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm as David "Sully" Sullivan
1999
Go
Go as Burke
1998
Armageddon
Armageddon as Colonel Willie Sharp
1997
Contact
Contact as Kent
Switchback
Switchback as Chief Jack McGinnis
1995
Strange Days
Strange Days as Dwayne Engelman
The Underneath
The Underneath as Tommy Dundee
Virtuosity
Virtuosity as Wallace
Reckless
Reckless as Rachel's Father
Heat
Heat as Roger Van Zant
1994
Quiz Show
Quiz Show as Stage Manager
1992
Malcolm X
Malcolm X as Cop at Harlem Station
2019
Cold Brook
Cold Brook as Director, Writer