Veteran Film, TV & Stage Actor; Known for "Knots Landing," "The Missiles of October" & "24"; Golden Globe & Emmy Nominee

Thermal, CA, USA
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William Devane Biography

William Devane is an American actor known for his extensive work in film, television, and theater. Devane began his acting career with the New York Shakespeare Festival, performing in 15 plays. He portrayed Robert F. Kennedy in the Off-Broadway spoof "MacBird" and starred as Randle McMurphy in the first stage revival of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" alongside Danny DeVito. His stage experience established a foundation for a career in film and television spanning more than five decades.

Devane gained recognition for his role as President John F. Kennedy in the television docudrama "The Missiles of October" and as blacklisted radio personality John Henry Faulk in the Emmy Award-winning TV movie "Fear on Trial." He appeared in major films including Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot," John Schlesinger's "Marathon Man," Schlesinger's "Yanks," and the TV adaptation of James Jones' "From Here to Eternity." These roles contributed to his reputation for portraying characters of authority and influence.

Devane achieved widespread popularity with the primetime soap "Knots Landing," joining the cast as Greg Sumner, an aspiring state senator. His performances as politicians and authority figures, including several portrayals of Kennedys, demonstrated his versatility across genres. Devane received multiple Emmy nominations, Soap Opera Digest Awards, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series (Drama) for his work on "Knots Landing."

Following his Emmy-nominated performance as President Kennedy, Devane continued to play presidents on "Stargate SG-1" and in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," as well as serving as Secretary of State on "The West Wing" and Secretary of Defense on "24." He is also recognized for his role as James Heller on the Fox serial dramas "24" and "24: Live Another Day," and as Grandpa Edward Grayson on the ABC primetime soap opera "Revenge." Devane's career encompasses a range of genres, from thrillers and dramas to political television series, establishing him as a consistent presence in the entertainment industry.

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William Devane is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book William Devane for your event is available upon request. William Devane generally travels from Thermal, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michelle Lee, Tate Donovan, Benjamin Bratt, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Kiefer Sutherland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling William Devane for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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