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William Fichtner
William Fichtner is best known for Prison Break, American Dad!, BEEF and Empire. William Fichtner was born on November 27, 1956. William Fichtner is 69 years old (born November 27, 1956).
- Born
- November 27, 1956 (69 years old)
- Place of birth
- Mitchell Field Air Force Base, East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
Biography
William Edward Fichtner (born November 27, 1956) is an American actor. Raised in the Buffalo, N.Y. area, he started his career with supporting appearances in Virtuosity (1995), Heat, and Strange Days (both 1995). A prolific character actor in film, Fichtner is recognised for memorable performances in Contact (1997), Armageddon (1998), Go (1999), The Perfect Storm (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), Crash (2004), and The Longest Yard (2005).
In 2005, Fichtner starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay in Invasion. He later appeared as Alexander Mahone in Prison Break, Carl Hickman in Crossing Lines, and Adam Janikowski in Mom.
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In 2005, Fichtner starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay in Invasion. He later appeared as Alexander Mahone in Prison Break, Carl Hickman in Crossing Lines, and Adam Janikowski in Mom.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2027Bosch: Start of WatchCalhern
- 2026BEEF: The Official PodcastSelf - Guest
- 2026LuckyWayne Whittaker
- 2025Talamasca: The Secret OrderJasper
- 2023The Company You KeepLeo Nicoletti
- 2023BEEFTroy
- 2022Joe vs CaroleRick Kirkham
- 2017Top Gear AmericaSelf - Presenter
- 2016ShooterO'Brien
- 2015EmpireJameson Henthrop
- 2013Crossing LinesCarl Hickman
- 2013MomAdam Janikowski
- 2012VeepFelix Wade
- 2005American Dad!Harland (voice)
- 2005Prison BreakAlexander Mahone
- 2005InvasionSheriff Tom Underlay
- 2005Empire FallsJimmy Minty
- 2004EntouragePhil Yagoda
- 2002MDsDr. Bruce Kellerman
- 1999The West WingChristopher Mulready
- 1993Grace Under FireRyan Sparks
- 1989BaywatchHoward Ganza
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has William Fichtner been in?
William Fichtner is best known for Prison Break, American Dad!, BEEF and Empire.
When was William Fichtner born?
William Fichtner was born on November 27, 1956. (Mitchell Field Air Force Base, East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA)
How old is William Fichtner?
William Fichtner is 69 years old (born November 27, 1956).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·