Bill MacDonald

Bill MacDonald

Personal Details

Biography

Bill MacDonald has garnered widespread recognition for his remarkable contributions to the world of cinema, specifically in the realm of film direction, through his work on a plethora of critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects. One of his most notable endeavors is undoubtedly the 2005 psychological thriller "A History of Violence", which showcased his exceptional ability to craft a gripping narrative that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Furthermore, his 1996 action-packed thriller "The Long Kiss Goodnight" demonstrated his versatility as a director, as he skillfully wove together complex characters, intricate plotlines, and heart-pumping action sequences to create a cinematic experience that left viewers eagerly anticipating more.

More recently, MacDonald has once again proven his mettle as a masterful storyteller with the 2021 neo-noir psychological thriller "Nightmare Alley", which has garnered widespread acclaim for its thought-provoking themes, stunning visuals, and captivating performances.

Career

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2024
Deadbolt
Deadbolt as Bruno
{"id":217322,"title":"My Animal","year":"2023","character":"Dodge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-animal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_217322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_217322.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
My Animal
My Animal as Dodge
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2021
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley as Stanton’s Dad
{"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
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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":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
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{"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":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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1997
Flood: A River's Rampage
Flood: A River's Rampage as Sheriff Watson Dill
{"id":133821,"title":"Color of Justice","year":"1997","character":"Station Master","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/color-of-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133821.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133821.jpg"},"released":1}
Color of Justice
Color of Justice as Station Master
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1996
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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