William Devane

PersonBorn Sep 5, 1939 (age 86)Albany, New York, USA

American actor (born 1939)

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William Devane

William Devane is an American actor known for his roles on both television and film. He was born on September 5, 1939, in Albany, New York. Devane rose to prominence for his portrayal of Greg Sumner on the popular primetime soap opera Knots Landing from 1983 to 1993. He also gained recognition for his role as James Heller on the Fox serial dramas 24 from 2001 to 2010 and 24: Live Another Day in 2014. Devane has appeared in several notable films, including Family Plot (1976), Marathon Man (1976), Rolling Thunder (1977), Payback (1999), and Space Cowboys (2000). Prior to his television and film career, Devane performed in 15 plays with the New York Shakespeare Festival after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1962.

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William Devane ranks #6,293 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.9. William Devane peaked at #5,947 of all time (Oct 18 - Nov 16, 2022). William Devane ranks #5,457 over the past 365 days.

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