Bill Bolender
Encyclopedia
Bill Bolender is an American actor and artist.
He has appeared in many popular films including RoboCop 2
, JFK
, Reality Bites
, The Shawshank Redemption
, Nixon
and Dante's Peak
.
His guest starring appearances include roles in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., Walker, Texas Ranger
, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(as an Albino alien
in the episode "Blood Oath
"), NYPD Blue
, Alias
, Deadwood
and in the Desperate Housewives
episode "No One Is Alone
". He also had a recurring role as Captain Ross in JAG
.
He has appeared in many popular films including RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2 is a 1990 science fiction action film directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Belinda Bayer, Tom Noonan and Gabriel Damon. Set in the near future in a dystopian metropolitan Detroit, Michigan...
, JFK
JFK (film)
JFK is a 1991 American film directed by Oliver Stone. It examines the events leading to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and alleged subsequent cover-up, through the eyes of former New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison .Garrison filed charges against New Orleans businessman Clay...
, Reality Bites
Reality Bites
Reality Bites is a 1994 American romantic comedy-drama film written by Helen Childress and featuring the directorial debut of Ben Stiller. It stars Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke and Stiller, with major supporting roles played by Janeane Garofalo and Steve Zahn. The film was shot on location in Austin...
, The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman....
, Nixon
Nixon (film)
Nixon is a 1995 American biographical film directed by Oliver Stone for Cinergi Pictures that tells the story of the political and personal life of former US President Richard Nixon, played by Anthony Hopkins....
and Dante's Peak
Dante's Peak
Dante's Peak is a 1997 disaster film directed by Roger Donaldson, written by Leslie Bohem, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton and Charles Hallahan. The film portrays the effect of a volcano erupting near a small town in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The film is loosely...
.
His guest starring appearances include roles in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger is an American television action crime drama series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis, and starring Chuck Norris as a member of the Texas Ranger Division. The show aired on CBS in the spring of 1993, with the first season consisting of three pilot episodes. Eight full...
, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
(as an Albino alien
Extraterrestrial life in popular culture
In popular cultures, "extraterrestrials" are life forms — especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin .-Historical ideas:-Pre-modern:...
in the episode "Blood Oath
Blood Oath (DS9 episode)
"Blood Oath" is the 39th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Overview:Three legendary Klingon warriors come to the station to meet with Dax before going off on a vengeance crusade.-Plot:...
"), NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan...
, Alias
Alias (TV series)
Alias is an American action television series created by J. J. Abrams which was broadcast on ABC for five seasons, from September 30, 2001 to May 22, 2006...
, Deadwood
Deadwood (TV series)
Deadwood is an American Western drama television series created, produced and largely written by David Milch. The series aired on the premium cable network HBO from March 21, 2004, to August 27, 2006, spanning three 12-episode seasons. The show is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before...
and in the Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
episode "No One Is Alone
No One Is Alone (Desperate Housewives episode)
"No One is Alone" is the 45th episode of the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. It was the 22nd episode of the show's second season. The episode was written by Kevin Murphy and Chris Black and directed by David Grossman...
". He also had a recurring role as Captain Ross in JAG
JAG (TV series)
JAG is an American adventure/legal drama television show that was produced by Belisarius Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television and, for the first season only, NBC Productions...
.
Motion picture credits
- Things to Do in Denver When You're DeadThings to Do in Denver When You're DeadThings to Do in Denver When You're Dead is a 1995 crime film directed by Gary Fleder from a screenplay written by Scott Rosenberg. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Andy García, Christopher Lloyd, Steve Buscemi, Christopher Walken, Fairuza Balk, and Gabrielle Anwar.The film's title...
- Midnight Man
- Wild Bill
- Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II
- The Shawshank RedemptionThe Shawshank RedemptionThe Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman....
Television credits
- Dallas: The Early Years
- Uncle Tom's Cabin
- The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
- Pancho Barnes
- Dream Date
- Challenger
- In Broad Daylight
- Final Verdict
- Ned Blessing: The True Story of My Life
- Trial: The Price of Passion
- Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story
- Jack Reed: Badge of HonorJack Reed: Badge of HonorJack Reed: Badge of Honor is a 1993 made for television 96-minute crime drama written by Andrew Laskos, directed by Kevin Connor starring Brian Dennehy, Susan Ruttan and Alice Krige. It was the debut of a series of films starring the fictional character Jack Reed.-Synopsis:Committed to find the...
- Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald
- Suspect Device
- Smoke Jumpers
- Crime of the Century
- Quicksilver Highway
- A Thousand Men and a Baby
- Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack
- Hefner: Unauthorized