WILLIAM SADLER ONLINE


Welcome to WILLIAM SADLER ONLINE @ williamsadler.org a website dedicated to American actor William Sadler. Best known for his various roles in differing projects, William has played everything from an anarchist military man in DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER to a fireman seeking gold in TRESPASS, to a convict in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, a soldier for God in TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, and a member of a secret organization inside The Federation in DEEP SPACE NINE. But his most 'infamous' role has been as the Grim Reaper/Death in BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY, AND BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. William has many other film credits to his name including THE MIST, THE HOT SPOT, RUSH, THE GREEN MILE, KINSEY and many more. William has also become a staple in episodic television including as Sheriff Jim Valenti in the CW's ROSWELL and in HOMELAND, POWER, BERLIN STATION, THE COMEY RULE and lends his voice to the Comedy channel's OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT. William also has an extensive career on the stage in such productions as JULIUS CAESAR, 24 HOUR PLAYS, EXIT THE KING and many more. This site is dedicated to giving you the most up-to-date information on William's career. Do not expect candids to be posted as this site supports William's wishes for privacy. To read what will or won't be posted, feel free to read this site's Candids policy.

Press

Articles in this press library are backdated to the date and year of their publishing. Meaning if the date of the article was June 2, 2001, then it will be dated that in this press archive. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me. You can access the article by clicking on the publication name.

2024

04 August
Remind
Exclusive: William Sadler Recalls Fond Memories of Filming ‘Shawshank Redemption’ on 30th Anniversary
13 March
Stamford Advocate
How to watch 'A Stage of Twilight,' a movie about end-of-life care filmed in New Milford
13 March
Hartford Courant
Hollywood veterans dish on new locally shot independent film premiering in CT

2023

15 October
Flickering Myth
The Wrong Side of Town in ’93: "Trespass"

2021

12 June
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Keanu Reeves Reunited with Former Co-Stars in a Wild, Unrecognizable Cameo
26 January
Looper
Why Heywood From The Shawshank Redemption Looks So Familiar

2020

23 August
Absolute Music Chat
In conversation with William Sadler ~ Actor: The Shawshank Redemption, Bill & Ted, Die Hard 2, The Blacklist
30 September
Daily Actor
William Sadler on ‘Bill & Ted 3’ and His Most Excellent Advice for Actors
15 September
FanSided
William Sadler reflects on comedy, horror, and Death
25 August
Vulture
William Sadler Answers Every Question We Have About Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
29 July
Decider
William Sadler Relished The Opportunity To Sink His Teeth Into A “Really Meaty” Role In ‘The Historian’
17 May
The Buffalo News
Obituary: SADLER, Jane Colley (William's Mom)

2019

19 March
MovieWeb
William Sadler Is Back as Death in Bill & Ted 3, Tribute to Rufus Confirmed
13 December
Cinema Blend
Why William Sadler’s Green Mile Scene Was The Hardest Thing He Ever Had To Film
2019
TV Overmind
10 Things You Didn’t Know about William Sadler

2017

25 June
Livingston County News
‘Power’ player: William Sadler credits Geneseo experience for varied acting career
01 December
Geneseo Scene
Acting Up
04 June
Rochester First
Actor William Sadler among those to receive awards during SUNY Geneseo alumni reunion

2015

11 September
The Hollywood News
William Sadler [Interview]

2011

31 March
The Buffalo News
William J. Sadler, founded water bottling company; June 12, 1923 -- March 13, 2011 (William's Dad)

2010

18 November
Media Mikes
Interview with William Sadler

2005

11 October
Tampa Bay Times
Film's "Reaper Rap' inspired condemned's last words

2004

29 December
Broadway.com
William Sadler to Star as Title Character in B'way's Julius Caesar

2000

01 March
Starlog
The Law In Roswell

1998

01 October
Fangoria
Sadler Days

1991

31 July
The Baltimore Evening Sun
Sadler reaps acclaim as Death in 'Bill and Ted'

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