Bill Smitrovich
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 16, 1947
- Birthplace
- Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Bill Smitrovich (born William Stanley Zmitrowicz Jr., May 16, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a White American actor of Polish descent, 6′ 0″ (1.83 m) tall. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 1972 and earned an MFA from Smith College in 1976, taught acting at the University of Massachusetts, and was a founding member of the No Theatre Company (alongside Willem Dafoe and Spalding Gray). He is married to Shaw Purnell (since 1985) and has two children, Alexander John and Maya Christina. His most notable television roles include Det. Danny Krychek in Crime Story (1986), Andrew Thacher in Life Goes On (1989–1993), Lt. Bob Bletcher in Millennium (1996–1997), ADA Kenneth Walsh in The Practice (2001–2004), Chief Alex Olczyk in Without a Trace (2004–2008), Vice President Raymond Jarvis in The Event (2010–2011), and Inspector Cramer in A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001–2002, 27 episodes). His most notable film credits include Captain Watson in Independence Day (1996), General Northwood in Air Force One (1997), General Maxwell Taylor in Thirteen Days (2000), General Stark in Fail Safe (2000), General Gabriel in Iron Man (2008), Mr. Zimburger in The Rum Diary (2011, with Johnny Depp), Frank in Ted (2012) and Ted 2 (2015), CIA head Hanley in The November Man (2014, with Pierce Brosnan), and Judge Herman Rothwax in Joker: Folie à Deux (2024). He also played Alexander Haig in The Reagans (2003) and made guest appearances in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, 24, NYPD Blue, Criminal Minds, Dynasty (2017–2018), and Grey's Anatomy.
Filmography
- Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet TBA
as Mike
Joker: Folie à Deux 2024
as Judge Herman Rothwax
We Are Gathered Here Today 2022
as Jack Weir
Valley of Bones 2017
as Bill
Bitch 2017
as Papa
Ted 2 2015
as Frank
The November Man 2014
as Hanley
Ted 2012
as Frank
The Rum Diary 2011
as Zimburger
Black Widow 2010
Actor
Seven Pounds 2008
as George Ristuccia
Eagle Eye 2008
as Admiral Thompson
Flash of Genius 2008
as Judge Franks
Iron Man 2008
as General Gabriel
The Last Lullaby 2008
as Martin
Heavens Fall 2006
as George Chamlee
The Contract 2006
as Wainwright
Mrs. Harris 2005
as Joel Arnou
The Game of Their Lives 2005
as Admiral Higgins
While I Was Gone 2004
as Daniel Beckett
The Reagans 2003
as Alexander Haig
Thirteen Days 2000
as Gen. Maxwell Taylor
Fail Safe 2000
as Gen. Stark
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery 2000
as Inspector Cramer
Kiss Toledo Goodbye 1999
as T. Bud
Futuresport 1999
as Coach Douglas
The '60s 1999
as Bill Herlihy
Batman Beyond: The Movie 1999
as Frank Watt (voice)
Around the Fire 1998
as Matt Harris
Mr. Murder 1998
as Lt. Lowbock
Air Force One 1997
as General Northwood
Ghosts of Mississippi 1996
as Jim Kitchens
The Trigger Effect 1996
as Steph
Independence Day 1996
as Captain Watson
The Phantom 1996
as Uncle Dave Palmer
Nick of Time 1995
as Officer Trust
Bodily Harm 1995
as Lt. Darryl Stewart
Texas Justice 1995
as Mitch Conlon
Children of the Dark 1994
as Milos Janecek
Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story 1993
as Dan Schweitzer
Gregory K 1993
as George Russ
Crazy People 1990
as Bruce
Renegades 1989
as Finch
Her Alibi 1989
as Farrell
Crime Story: Pilot 1986
as Det. Danny Krychek
Manhunter 1986
as Lloyd Bowman
Band of the Hand 1986
as Chavez
A Killing Affair 1985
as Pink Gresham
Silver Bullet 1985
as Andy Fairton
Key Exchange 1985
as Lenny
The Beniker Gang 1984
as Laundry Truck Driver
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper 1984
as Scott Wheeler
Maria's Lovers 1984
as Bartender
Splash 1984
as Ralph Bauer
Born Beautiful 1982
as Jake O'Neill
A Little Sex 1982
as Technician
Muggable Mary: Street Cop 1982
as Charlie Hock
Credits from TMDB.