Biography
William Pullman (born 17 December 1953), also addressed as Bill Pullman, is an American multifaced and award-winning actor. He has succeeded in building a solid reputation in Hollywood.
After completing his program and graduating with a Master of Fine Arts Theatre, he got a job as an adjunct professor at Montana State University. He later joined the movie industry as an actor and has appeared in many movies.
The veteran actor made his movie debut in the 1986 film Ruthless People. He played the starring role in the 1987 movie titled Spaceballs.
He has also appeared in many other blockbuster movies and has had a long stage acting career.
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| Full Name: | William Pullman |
| Other name: | Bill Pullman |
| Born: | 17 December 1953 (age 68 years) |
| Place of Birth: | Hornell, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.87 m |
| Education: | University of Massachusetts Amherst (MFA) |
| Family: | Jay Pullman (brother) |
| Wife • Spouse: | Tamara Hurwitz (m. 1987) |
| Children: | Lewis Pullman • Jack Pullman • Maesa Pullman |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1986–date |
| Net Worth: | US$20 million |
Early Life
William Pullman was born on 17 December 1953 in the city of Hornell in Steuben County, New York, United States. He spent his childhood days in the city nicknamed “Maple City”.
His father is a physician named James Pullman and his mother, Johanna Pullman, works as a nurse. His brother’s name is Jay Pullman.
At 21, he lost his sense of smell and feeling in his left elbow to a head injury during a rehearsal.
Education
William Pullman studied at the prestigious Hornell High School and graduated in 1971. He enrolled at the State University of New York at Delhi (SUNY Delhi).
He also studied at the State University of New York at Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta) in the 1970s.
After completing his program, he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
William taught theatre at SUNY Delhi. He also lectured at Montana State University’s School of Film and Photography in Bozeman Montana.
Personal Life
William Pullman’s wife is a talented dancer named Tamara Hurwitz. The duo married in 1987 and their union is fruitful with three children.
His son Lewis Pullman is a prominent singer and songwriter. His other children are Jack Pullman and Maesa Pullman.
Career
William worked with many theater companies in the United States during the 1980s. He appeared first in the movie titled Ruthless People, a film that features other star actors; Danny DeVito and Bette Midler.
He played his first lead role in a movie shot in 1987 titled Spaceballs. The veteran actor has appeared in many other Hollywood movies and Blockbusters.
Another prominent movie role he played was in the film The Serpent and The Rainbow starring Zakes Mokae.
William Pullman was a cast member of the 1996 science-fiction film titled Independence Day. He appeared in the movie as the President of America.
Another starring role he bagged was in the blockbuster movie titled Lost Highway, released in 1997. He has also done voiceovers for animation titled Titan A.E.
Movies and Television
- Cagney and Lacey’
- Ruthless People
- Spaceballs
- The Serpent and the Rainbow
- Rocket Gibraltar
- The Accidental Tourist
- Cold Feet
- Brain Dead
- Sibling Rivalry
- Bright Angel
- Liebestraum
- Going Under
- Nervous Ticks
- Newsies
- A-League of Their Own
Net Worth
Being in Hollywood for years has not only earned him prestige and a high reputation, but it has also made him rich. William Pullman has earned a net worth of US$20 million.
Social Media
Veteran actor William Pullman profile on Twitter is @bill_pullman_.
Award
| Year | Event | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2019 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Saturn Award | Best Actor in a Television Series | The Sinner | Nominee |
| 2012 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Torchwood | Nominee |
| 2018 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Critics Choice Award | Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series | The Sinner | Nominee |
| 2016 | CinemaCon, USA | CinemaCon, Awards | Ensemble of the Universe | Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) | Winner |
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