William Atherton
Biography
William Atherton Knight, born on July 30, 1947, is a renowned American actor recognized for his memorable performances in iconic films. He is particularly famous for his role as Richard Thornburg in the action classic Die Hard and its sequel, as well as his portrayal of Walter Peck in the beloved supernatural comedy Ghostbusters. Atherton's contributions to film have made him a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Ghostheads
2016 • Self
Aces 'N' Eights
2008 • Howard
Gone But Not Forgotten
2005 • Sen. Ray Colby
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012 • Earle Swinter
Frank & Jesse
1994 • Allan Pinkerton
The Hindenburg
1975 • Boerth
Virus (1995)
1995 • Dr. Reginald Holloway
Clinical
2017 • Terry Drummond
Bad Company (2018)
2018
The Girl Next Door (2007)
2007 • Adult David Moran
Real Genius
1985 • Professor Hathaway
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024
Buried Alive (1990)
1990 • Cort van Owen
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
1977 • James
Broken Trust
1995 • Neil Roemer
The New Centurions
1972
Race to Space
2001 • Ralph Stanton
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
2020 • Self
Headspace
2005 • Dr. Ira Gold
The Pelican Brief
1993 • Bob Gminski
Mad City
1997 • Dohlen
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999 • Darryl Zanuck