Bill Pullman facts for kids
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Bill Pullman
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William Pullman
December 17, 1953 Hornell, New York, U.S.
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| Alma mater | SUNY Delhi (attended) SUNY Oneonta (BA, 1975) University of Massachusetts Amherst (MFA, 1980) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) | Tamara Hurwitz |
| Children | 3, including Lewis |
Bill Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is a well-known American actor. He has starred in many movies and TV shows. Before becoming an actor, he taught theater at a university.
Bill Pullman made his first movie in 1986. He became famous for roles in films like Spaceballs (1987), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Casper (1995), and Independence Day (1996). He also lent his voice to characters in animated movies. On TV, he has appeared in series such as Torchwood and The Sinner.
Besides movies and TV, Bill Pullman has a long career in theater. He has performed on Broadway several times.
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Early Life and School Days
Bill Pullman was born on December 17, 1953, in Hornell, New York. His father, James Pullman Jr., was a doctor, and his mother, Johanna Wilamina Pullman, was a nurse.
After finishing high school in 1971, he went to college. He studied at the State University of New York at Delhi and the State University of New York at Oneonta. In 1975, he earned a degree in Theater Studies. Later, in 1980, he received a higher degree in Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He taught theater at SUNY Delhi and also at Montana State University. His students there encouraged him to try acting in movies.
Acting Career Highlights
In the 1980s, Bill Pullman mostly worked with theater groups in New York and Los Angeles. His first big movie role was in Ruthless People in 1986. He then played the main character, Lone Starr, in the comedy film Spaceballs in 1987.
Famous Movie Roles
Bill Pullman starred in many popular movies. He was in The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) and A League of Their Own (1992). In 1995, he played Dr. James Harvey in the family movie Casper. He also appeared in the romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping.
A very memorable role was in 1996, when he played the President of the United States in the science fiction film Independence Day. He also voiced Captain Joseph Korso in the animated film Titan A.E. (2000).
Theater Performances
Bill Pullman has a strong background in theater. From February to September 2002, he starred in the play The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? on Broadway. This play won several awards, including the Tony Award for Best Play. Bill Pullman was also nominated for an award for his acting in it.
He also performed in another play by Edward Albee called Peter and Jerry in 2008. He received another nomination for his acting in this play. In 2007, his own play, Expedition 6, opened in San Francisco. It was about astronauts on the International Space Station.
Television Work
Bill Pullman has also been very active in television. In 2011, he played Oswald Danes in the TV series Torchwood: Miracle Day. For this role, he was nominated for a Saturn Award.
From 2012 to 2013, he played the President of the United States in the comedy series 1600 Penn. He is also well-known for his role as Detective Harry Ambrose in the mystery series The Sinner. This show started in 2017 and ran for four seasons. In 2021, he had a role in the miniseries Halston.
In 2023, Bill Pullman played a real-life person, Alex Murdaugh, in the Lifetime movie Murdaugh Murders: The Movie. It was a two-part series.
Personal Life and Interests
Bill Pullman is married to Tamara Hurwitz, who is a modern dancer. They have three children: Lewis Pullman, who is also an actor, Maesa Pullman, a singer-songwriter, and Jack Pullman.
When he was 21, Bill Pullman had a head injury during a play rehearsal. This caused him to lose his sense of smell and feeling in his left elbow. He is a big fan of the Buffalo Bills football team. He also co-owns a cattle ranch in Montana with his brother, where he lives part-time. He is involved with Alfred University and Montana State University, where he has received special honors.
See also
In Spanish: Bill Pullman para niños
