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William Mapother
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William Reibert Mapother Jr.
April 17, 1965 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Relatives | Tom Cruise (cousin) |
William Reibert Mapother Jr. (born April 17, 1965) is an American actor. He is well-known for his role as Ethan Rom in the TV show Lost. He also starred in the movies In the Bedroom and Another Earth.
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About William Mapother
Early Life and Family
William Mapother Jr. was born on April 17, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky. His parents are Louisa and William Reibert Mapother Sr. His father worked as a lawyer and was a judge in Louisville for a few years.
Did you know that William Mapother Jr. is related to another famous actor? He is the first cousin of Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise's full name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV.
Becoming an Actor
William Mapother started his acting career in 1988. He has become known as a character actor. This means he often plays interesting and sometimes unusual roles. He is especially good at playing characters that are a bit scary or mysterious.
Key Roles and Projects
Famous TV Shows and Movies
One of William Mapother's most famous roles was Ethan Rom in the TV series Lost. He appeared in 11 episodes of this popular show. His character was a big part of the mystery in the early seasons.
He also played an important role in the movie In the Bedroom. Another well-known film he starred in is Another Earth. These movies helped show his talent as an actor.
Independent Films and Video Games
William Mapother has worked on many independent films. These are movies made outside of the big Hollywood studios. Some of these films include The Lather Effect, Moola, and Hurt. He also starred in The Burrowers, where he played a Native American fighter.
Beyond movies and TV, William Mapother has also worked on video games. He did the motion capture for Agent 47 in the 2012 video game Hitman: Absolution. Motion capture is when an actor's movements are recorded and used to make a character move in a game. He also provided the voice for the character before another actor took over. In 2014, he was the main actor in the horror film The Atticus Institute.
Working for Actors
In 2007, William Mapother was chosen to be on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild. This is an important group that represents actors and helps them with their rights and working conditions.
See also
- List of people from the Louisville metropolitan area
