TV Shows - Bill Pullman
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 21, 2024. Bill Pullman has appeared in 6 television series with data.
#35Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 1 episode • #35 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
#100Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Kurt Moss • 1 episode • #100 most popular showLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit is a crime television series that follows a dedicated team of detectives in the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Each episode focuses on a different criminal case involving sexually based offenses, including rape, child molestation, and domestic violence. The show combines elements of police procedural and legal drama, as the detectives investigate crimes and work closely with Assistant District Attorneys to bring the perpetrators to justice. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has gained a reputation for tackling sensitive and controversial topics with a realistic approach.
#277The Graham Norton Showas Himself • 1 episode • #277 most popular showThe Graham Norton Show is a British television comedy talk show hosted by Irish comedian Graham Norton. Featured on BBC One, the program showcases a variety of celebrity guests who join Norton each week to discuss current news and share humorous insights. The show is well-known for its vibrant host, engaging interviews, humorous monologues, and occasional performances by musical guests.
#729The Sinneras Harry Ambrose • 32 episodes • #729 most popular showThe Sinner is a gripping crime drama series that follows a troubled detective as she unravels the mysteries behind seemingly inexplicable acts of violence. Each season focuses on a different case and explores the dark and complex psychological motivations of the perpetrators. With its intense storytelling, compelling characters, and shocking twists, The Sinner keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and delves into the depths of human nature.
#1,000LIVE with Kelly and Mark1 episode • #1,000 most popular showLIVE with Kelly and Mark is a vibrant and dynamic morning talk show that promises an engaging mix of entertainment and informative content. With a star-studded lineup of A-list celebrity guests, the show offers viewers a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite stars. Featuring top-notch performances and unique segments, LIVE with Kelly and Mark sets the bar high for daytime television. The hosts, Kelly and Mark, bring their charm, wit, and infectious energy to the table, creating a fun and unpredictable atmosphere filled with spontaneous and hilarious conversation.
#1,945Halstonas David Mahoney • 5 episodes • #1,945 most popular showHalston is a biographical drama television series that follows the rise and fall of the iconic fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the show explores Halston's journey from a small-town boy with big dreams to becoming one of the most influential figures in American fashion. With his innovative designs and signature style, Halston revolutionized the industry and dressed numerous celebrities, taking the fashion world by storm. However, as his success reaches unprecedented heights, his personal life and professional relationships begin to unravel, ultimately leading to his downfall.
Movies - Bill Pullman
Sorted by online popularity. Bill Pullman has appeared in 44 movies with data.
#475The Equalizeras Brian Plummer • #475 most popular movieThe Equalizer is a 2014 American vigilante action-thriller film starring Denzel Washington as a retired Marine and DIA agent who returns to protect a teenage trafficking victim from Russian mafia members.
#767While You Were Sleepingas Jack Callaghan • #767 most popular movieWhile You Were Sleeping is a 1995 American romantic comedy film featuring Sandra Bullock as a transit worker who saves a man's life and gets mistaken for his fiancée by his family.
#785Independence Dayas President Thomas J. Whitmore • #785 most popular movie
#1,036The Equalizer 2as Brian Plummer • #1,036 most popular movieThe Equalizer 2 is a 2018 American vigilante action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua. It is the sequel to the 2014 film The Equalizer and follows ex-Marine and retired DIA officer Robert McCall as he seeks revenge for the murder of a close friend. With his commitment to justice, McCall embarks on a globe-trotting quest for vengeance, leaving no stone unturned. The film spans genres of thriller, crime, and action, offering audiences a thrilling and gripping cinematic experience.
#1,203Sleepless in Seattleas Walter • #1,203 most popular movieSleepless in Seattle is a 1993 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nora Ephron, featuring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The story revolves around a widowed architect and a journalist who connect through a radio show in a heartwarming tale of love and fate.
#1,316Independence Day: Resurgenceas President Whitmore • #1,316 most popular movieIndependence Day: Resurgence is a 2016 American science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It serves as a sequel to the 1996 film Independence Day and features an ensemble cast including Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe, and more. Taking place twenty years after the events of the first film, the story follows the Earth Space Defense, a united international military defense and research organization. Through reverse engineering, they have incorporated alien technology into their defense program to prepare for a second invasion.
#1,565Lost Highwayas Fred Madison • #1,565 most popular movieLost Highway is a 1997 surrealist psychological thriller film directed by David Lynch, featuring Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, Balthazar Getty, and Robert Blake. The story revolves around a musician who becomes entangled in a complex narrative involving murder, surveillance, and a mysterious transformation.
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#1,618Spaceballsas Lone Starr • #1,618 most popular movieSpaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. It satirizes various sci-fi films and franchises including Star Wars, Star Trek, and others.
#1,817A League of Their Ownas Bob Hinson • #1,817 most popular movieA League of Their Own is a 1992 American sports comedy drama film that follows the creation of an all-female baseball league during World War II, funded by a publicity-seeking candy maker. The story revolves around competitive sisters, a scout, and a reluctant coach striving for success.
#2,091Igby Goes Downas Jason Slocumb • #2,091 most popular movieIgby Goes Down is a 2002 American comedy-drama film that centers around Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sardonic teenager who seeks to escape the confines of his affluent, overbearing family. The movie stars Kieran Culkin, Claire Danes, Jeff Goldblum, Susan Sarandon, Amanda Peet, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman, and Jared Harris, and received positive reviews upon its release.
#2,127Wyatt Earpas Ed Masterson • #2,127 most popular movie
#2,215Scary Movie 4as Henry Hale • #2,215 most popular movieScary Movie 4 is a 2006 American science fiction parody film and the fourth installment in the Scary Movie film series. It follows Cindy as she discovers her haunted house and a global invasion of Alien 'Tr-iPods,' prompting her to unravel the mystery behind the haunting and the extraterrestrial threat.
#2,263Singlesas Dr. Jeffrey Jamison • #2,263 most popular movie
#2,422Newsiesas Bryan Denton • #2,422 most popular movieNewsies is a 1992 American historical musical drama film that follows the story of newspaper sellers in New York organizing a strike against their publisher Joseph Pulitzer's unfair treatment.
#2,520Titan A.E.as Captain Korso (voice) • #2,520 most popular movieTitan A.E. is a 2000 American animated science fiction action-adventure film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. The story revolves around a young man who discovers he is humanity's last hope for survival after Earth is destroyed by a hostile alien species known as the Drej.
#2,568Lake Placidas Jack Wells • #2,568 most popular movieLake Placid is a 1999 American comedy horror film about a giant crocodile terrorizing the fictional location of Black Lake, Maine. A dysfunctional group of police and scientists attempt to capture or kill the beast, leading to unexpected alliances and intense encounters.
#3,020Battle of the Sexesas Jack Kramer • #3,020 most popular movieBattle of the Sexes is a 2017 biographical sports film directed by Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton. The plot is based on the legendary 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. The film features a stellar cast including Emma Stone as King and Steve Carell as Riggs, with supporting roles played by Andrea Riseborough, Elisabeth Shue, Austin Stowell, Bill Pullman, Natalie Morales, Eric Christian Olsen, and Sarah Silverman.
#3,113Too Big to Failas Jamie Dimon • #3,113 most popular movieToo Big to Fail is a 2011 American biographical drama television film that provides an intimate portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis and the influential individuals who shaped the global economy during a critical period.
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#3,812The Last Seductionas Clay Gregory • #3,812 most popular movieThe Last Seduction is a 1994 American neo-noir erotic thriller film known for its devious femme fatale character who manipulates situations to her advantage.
#3,814Ruthless Peopleas Earl James Mott • #3,814 most popular movieRuthless People is a 1986 American black comedy film about a couple seeking revenge on their ex-boss by kidnapping his wife, only to discover he is happy about it.
#4,205Brokedown Palaceas Hank Greene • #4,205 most popular movieBrokedown Palace is a 1999 American drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, starring Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale. The story follows Alice and Darlene, two best friends who, during a trip to Thailand, get caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme and find themselves imprisoned for alleged drug smuggling.
#4,235The Serpent and the Rainbowas Dennis Alan • #4,235 most popular movieThe Serpent and the Rainbow is a 1988 American horror film following a Harvard anthropologist sent to Haiti to uncover a powder reputed for resuscitating the dead, delving into the world of zombies, blood rituals, and curses.
#4,542Bottle Shockas Jim Barrett • #4,542 most popular movieBottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film depicting the true story of the 1976 'Judgment of Paris' wine competition. It stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman, directed by Randall Miller.
#4,682Sommersbyas Orin Meecham • #4,682 most popular movieSommersby is a 1993 period romantic drama film directed by Jon Amiel, starring Richard Gere and Jodie Foster. The story revolves around a woman who begins to question the identity of her husband after he returns from the Civil War.
#5,095Zero Effectas Daryl Zero • #5,095 most popular movieZero Effect is a 1998 American mystery comedy film featuring the eccentric private detective Daryl Zero and his capable assistant Steve Arlo. The duo tackles intricate crimes and enigmas while navigating Zero's unusual habits and lack of social abilities.
#5,128The Killer Inside Meas Billy Boy Walker • #5,128 most popular movieThe Killer Inside Me is a 2010 American crime drama film based on Jim Thompson's 1952 novel of the same name. Directed by Michael Winterbottom, it features Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, and Kate Hudson. The story revolves around Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford, who appears as a calm and respectable member of his Texas town, but harbors a dark, violent sociopathic nature.
#5,262Lucky Numbersas Detective Pat Lakewood • #5,262 most popular movieLucky Numbers is a 2000 black comedy film directed by Nora Ephron, featuring John Travolta, Lisa Kudrow, and Tim Roth. The screenplay by Adam Resnick was inspired by the 1980 Pennsylvania Lottery scandal, and the film is known for its dark humor and comedic portrayal of a lottery scam gone awry.
#5,378Rocket Gibraltaras Crow Black • #5,378 most popular movieRocket Gibraltar is a 1988 American drama film portraying a retired Hollywood screenwriter reuniting his family for his 77th birthday, leading to personal and social challenges.
#6,272The End of Violenceas Mike • #6,272 most popular movieThe End of Violence is a 1997 American drama film directed by Wim Wenders, featuring a star-studded cast including Bill Pullman, Andie MacDowell, and Gabriel Byrne. The film explores themes of paranoia, fear, and disillusionment within the film industry and personal life.
#6,325Brain Deadas Dr. Rex Martin • #6,325 most popular movieBrain Dead is a sci-fi thriller film that follows Martin, a neurosurgeon studying brain malfunctions while fighting against a powerful corporation.
#6,484Surveillanceas Sam Hallaway • #6,484 most popular movieSurveillance is a 2008 American independent thriller film directed by Jennifer Lynch. The story follows FBI agents investigating a series of violent deaths and a missing woman in rural Nebraska. The agents interview three survivors, each with conflicting stories, in an attempt to uncover the truth.
#6,545Tiger Cruiseas Gary Dolan • #6,545 most popular movieTiger Cruise is a Disney Channel Original Movie that debuted on Disney Channel in the United States on August 6, 2004. It features Hayden Panettiere and Bill Pullman. The film is a fictional story set against the backdrop of the September 11 attacks, during which the USS Constellation was returning from deployment with military families on board.
#6,730Phoebe in Wonderlandas Peter Lichten • #6,730 most popular moviePhoebe in Wonderland is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Daniel Barnz. The story revolves around a young girl named Phoebe who grapples with the rule-bound society and finds solace in her unconventional drama teacher. As her mother, a talented yet troubled individual, looks to Phoebe for inspiration, the film delves into themes of non-conformity and family dynamics.
#6,793The Favoras Peter • #6,793 most popular movieThe Favor is a 1994 American romantic comedy film exploring the consequences of a curious wife asking a friend to seduce her high school sweetheart.
#6,843Mr. Wrongas Whitman Crawford • #6,843 most popular movieMr. Wrong is a 1996 American romantic black comedy film featuring Ellen DeGeneres as a woman who unknowingly dates a deranged and possessive man. The film received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.
#6,870Liebestraumas Paul Kessler • #6,870 most popular movie
#6,977You Kill Meas Dave • #6,977 most popular movieYou Kill Me is a 2007 crime comedy film directed by John Dahl and starring Ben Kingsley, Téa Leoni, Luke Wilson, and Dennis Farina. The story revolves around Frank Falenczyk, a hitman for a Polish mob family, who is sent to San Francisco to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. There, he forms an unlikely friendship with a witty woman which leads to unexpected consequences.
#7,140Nobel Sonas Det. Max Mariner • #7,140 most popular movieNobel Son is a 2007 American black comedy film centered around the kidnapping of Barkley Michaelson, son of a Nobel Prize-winning chemistry professor. The plot revolves around the dysfunctional family dynamics and a blackmail scheme orchestrated by Barkley's alleged half-brother. It features Alan Rickman, Mary Steenburgen, and Bryan Greenberg in pivotal roles.
#7,511Sibling Rivalryas Nicholas Meany • #7,511 most popular movie
#7,741Lola Versusas Lenny • #7,741 most popular movieLola Versus is a 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by Daryl Wein, featuring Greta Gerwig and Joel Kinnaman. It follows the story of Lola, who, after being left by her fiancé a few weeks before their wedding, navigates the challenges of entering the dating scene in New York City.
#7,752Mistrialas Steve Donohue • #7,752 most popular movieMistrial is a 1996 American drama film about a detective who takes the accused, judge, and jury hostage after a cop-killer is found not guilty.
#7,842Bright Angelas Bob • #7,842 most popular movieBright Angel is a 1990 American drama film following the journey of two teenagers from Montana to Wyoming to assist in freeing Lucy's brother from jail.
Bill Pullman Biography
Bill Pullman is an American actor known for his diverse range of roles in both film and television. Born on December 17, 1953, in Hornell, New York, he ventured into acting after obtaining a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater. Pullman made his film debut in 1986 with Ruthless People and went on to star in notable movies such as Spaceballs (1987), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and Independence Day (1996). He has also appeared in TV films and series, including Torchwood (2011), 1600 Penn (2012–13), and The Sinner (2017–2021). As a stage actor, Pullman has graced Broadway, notably in Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? in 2002.
On December 21, 2024, Bill Pullman had 2,262 Wikipedia visits, making him the #2,363 most popular actor online.
