American actor
Born: September 5, 1939
William Devane is an American actor, best known for his versatile roles in both television and film. Born on September 5, 1939, in Albany, New York, Devane graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. His breakthrough role came in 1974 when he portrayed President John F. Kennedy in the TV movie The Missiles of October, based on the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Devane gained widespread recognition for his role as Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing, which he played from 1983 to 1993. This role solidified his reputation as a charismatic and dynamic actor, particularly known for portraying powerful and often morally ambiguous characters.
In addition to television, Devane has appeared in several notable films, including Family Plot (1976), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and Marathon Man (1976). He also appeared in Space Cowboys (2000) and Interstellar (2014). Devane’s deep voice and commanding presence have made him a sought-after actor for political and military roles.
In recent years, Devane has remained active in television, with appearances in shows like 24 and The Grinder. His enduring career has made him a respected figure in Hollywood.
William Devane’s 5 most popular quotes
- Joey, my older brother, had his own TV show in the ’50s, along with Cathy Callahan.
- I’m an Irish-American, and I grew up in an Irish-American neighborhood.
- A show like Knots or any other show that can be called a soap opera does terribly in syndication because if you’re a viewer and you miss a week you don’t know what’s going on.
- At one time, whenever the hell it was, they wanted a character to come in and stir up the pot. They brought me in for 8-10 episodes and said we’ll try it for that.
- Clint Eastwood is aging beautifully. But someone like Burt Reynolds and others are practically destroying their faces in the amount of work they have.
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