Bill Bolender

PersonBorn Nov 14, 1940 (age 85) Chicago, Illinois

American actor

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Bill Bolender

Bill Bolender is an American character actor and artist. He is best known for his small appearances in movies such as RoboCop 2, JFK, Reality Bites, The Shawshank Redemption, Nixon, and Dante's Peak. Bolender has also made guest appearances in several television shows including The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., Walker, Texas Ranger, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, NYPD Blue, Alias, Deadwood, and Desperate Housewives. In addition to his acting career, Bolender is also an accomplished artist. He has a recurring role as Captain Ross in the television series JAG.

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Daily update · June 2, 2026

Bill Bolender ranks #35,093 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.1. Bill Bolender peaked at #36,420 of all time (Jan 27 - Feb 25, 2024). Bill Bolender ranks #23,716 over the past 365 days.

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#23,716Overall rank

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Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

Property Manager · 1 ep · 2004 – 2012

The West Wing

Man · 1 ep · 1999 – 2006

Deadwood

Artie Simpson · 1 ep · 2004 – 2006

Bosch

Dean · 2 ep · 2015 – 2021

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

The Albino · 1 ep · 1993 – 1999

CSI: Miami

Ralph Windham · 1 ep · 2002 – 2012

Alias

Oleg Madrczyk · 2 ep · 2001 – 2006

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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Elmo Blatch · 1994

JFK

Prisoner Powell · 1991

Dante's Peak

Sheriff Turner · 1997

RoboCop 2

Reality Bites

Truck Driver · 1994

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Stevie's Dad · 1995

Nixon

Bethesda Doctor · 1995

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

Rayford · 1987

Crime of the Century

Crime of the Century

English-Speaking Pastor · 1996

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