Bill MacDonald

Bill MacDonald

Personal Details

Biography

Bill MacDonald's illustrious career has been marked by a profound impact on the world of cinema, as he has consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling through his diverse and innovative film projects.

One of his most notable and widely acclaimed achievements is the 2005 psychological thriller, A History of Violence, which has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its thought-provoking and complex narrative.

Through this project, MacDonald has demonstrated his exceptional skill and talent for crafting cinematic masterpieces that captivate and engage audiences, leaving a lasting impression on the world of film.

As a masterful storyteller, MacDonald's work continues to be celebrated and recognized for its depth, nuance, and emotional resonance, solidifying his position as a respected and influential figure in the world of cinema.

Noteworthy in addition to his notable contributions to the celebrated film, A History of Violence, is the extensive impact MacDonald has had on the realm of action and suspense, as exemplified by his involvement in the 1996 cinematic endeavour, The Long Kiss Goodnight. This adrenaline-fueled thriller, boasting a distinguished ensemble cast, serves as a testament to MacDonald's remarkable aptitude for seamlessly integrating action, drama, and humor within a single project, thereby showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.

MacDonald has recently had the distinction of collaborating with the renowned director Guillermo del Toro on the highly anticipated 2021 neo-noir psychological thriller, Nightmare Alley, a cinematic masterpiece that is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its complex and intriguing narrative.

This highly anticipated film, boasting a star-studded cast of talented actors, promises to be a tour-de-force of cinematic storytelling, with MacDonald's involvement ensuring a richly atmospheric and suspenseful viewing experience that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

With MacDonald's contributions, Nightmare Alley is sure to be a masterpiece of psychological suspense, expertly weaving together a complex web of characters, plot twists, and atmospheric tension to create a cinematic experience that is both thought-provoking and visually stunning.

As a result, Nightmare Alley is set to be a major event in the world of cinema, with MacDonald's involvement guaranteeing a film that is both a thrilling ride and a testament to the power of cinematic storytelling.

Career

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2024
Deadbolt
Deadbolt as Bruno
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2023
My Animal
My Animal as Dodge
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2021
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley as Stanton’s Dad
{"id":179634,"title":"Faking A Murderer","year":"2020","character":"Stular","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faking-a-murderer-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_179634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_179634.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":23317,"title":"The Marsh","year":"2006","character":"Dr. Wells","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-marsh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/12hsjuoqtbs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/12hsjuoqtbs0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
The Marsh
The Marsh as Dr. Wells
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2005
A History of Violence
A History of Violence as Frank Mulligan
{"id":24883,"title":"Triggermen","year":"2002","character":"Boots","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/triggermen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24883.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24883.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Triggermen
Triggermen as Boots
{"id":85096,"title":"Who Is Cletis Tout?","year":"2001","character":"Detective Delaney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/who-is-cletis-tout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85096.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Who Is Cletis Tout?
Who Is Cletis Tout? as Detective Delaney
{"id":29569,"title":"A Glimpse of Hell","year":"2001","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-glimpse-of-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29569.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":85233,"title":"Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot","year":"2001","character":"Party Chairman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jackie-ethel-joan-the-women-of-camelot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85233.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":54186,"title":"Mercy","year":"2000","character":"John Beck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mercy-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54186.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54186.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Mercy
Mercy as John Beck
{"id":155002,"title":"One Kill","year":"2000","character":"Col. Sam Doran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155002.jpg"},"released":1}
One Kill
One Kill as Col. Sam Doran
{"id":197844,"title":"Who Killed Atlanta's Children?","year":"2000","character":"B.J.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/who-killed-atlantas-children-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197844.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":125710,"title":"Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111","year":"2000","character":"Elliot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blessed-stranger-after-flight-111","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125710.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125710.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":55507,"title":"Shapeshifter","year":"1999","character":"Gelardis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shapeshifter-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55507.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter as Gelardis
{"id":200496,"title":"At the Mercy of a Stranger","year":"1999","character":"Detective Cahill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/at-the-mercy-of-a-stranger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200496.jpg"},"released":1}
At the Mercy of a Stranger
At the Mercy of a Stranger as Detective Cahill
{"id":55033,"title":"The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer","year":"1999","character":"Police Lieutenant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hunt-for-the-unicorn-killer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55033.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55033.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4228,"title":"The Corruptor","year":"1999","character":"Vince Kirkpatrick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-corruptor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4228.jpg"},"released":1}
The Corruptor
The Corruptor as Vince Kirkpatrick
{"id":9575,"title":"Earth: Final Conflict","year":1999,"character":"Det. Mitch Corelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/earth-final-conflict","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9575.jpg"},"released":1}
Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict as Det. Mitch Corelli
{"id":156407,"title":"Men with Guns","year":"1998","character":"Becker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-with-guns-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156407.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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Dead Husbands
Dead Husbands as Detective Winitsky
{"id":11616,"title":"Due South","year":1998,"character":"Sam Franklin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/due-south","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11616.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11616.jpg"},"released":1}
Due South
Due South as Sam Franklin
{"id":56136,"title":"Flood: A River's Rampage","year":"1997","character":"Sheriff Watson Dill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flood-a-rivers-rampage-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56136.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56136.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Flood: A River's Rampage
Flood: A River's Rampage as Sheriff Watson Dill
{"id":215490,"title":"Melanie Darrow","year":"1997","character":"Harper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/melanie-darrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215490.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8228,"title":"La Femme Nikita","year":1997,"character":"Giddion Van Vactor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/la-femme-nikita","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/70bki6ju0ud0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/70bki6ju0ud0.jpg"},"released":1}
La Femme Nikita
La Femme Nikita as Giddion Van Vactor
{"id":6260,"title":"The Long Kiss Goodnight","year":"1996","character":"Hostage Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-kiss-goodnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4fhqd74n13k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4fhqd74n13k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":4585,"title":"Extreme Measures","year":"1996","character":"Det. Stone's Partner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/extreme-measures","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4585.jpg"},"released":1}
Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures as Det. Stone's Partner
{"id":7562,"title":"Millennium","year":"1989","character":"FBI Agent Morgue","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/millennium","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7562.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7562.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Millennium
Millennium as FBI Agent Morgue