Portrait of William Russ

Acting

William Russ

Career

Active from 1977 to 2026, with up to 3 main titles a year.

Leading roles
20
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score57/100
Highest rated
Poster for Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
GoodWatch score81/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 78 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.3 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.3 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.4 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.4 versus catalog average 5.9Style
William Russ Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Wonder
    2.4, average 3.4
  • Historical
    1.7, average 2.6
  • Physical Comedy
    1.7, average 2.4
  • Fantasy
    1.1, average 1.7

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven 8
  • Moral Dilemma 4
  • Psychological Thriller 4
  • Character Study 3
  • Suspenseful 3
  • Ensemble Cast 2
  • Serial Killer Mystery 2
  • Wholesome Family Dynamics 2
  • Nostalgic Comfort Viewing 2
  • Psychological Tension 2
  • Coming-of-Age 2
  • Friendship 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

109
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

4 titles · average score 57
Treasure of the Lost Reel
Treasure of the Lost Reel (2026)

as Mr.Fixit

Founders Day
Founders Day (2024)
GoodWatch score 39

as Mr. Jackson

Keeping Company
Keeping Company (2021)
GoodWatch score 64

as Glen Garrey

Chasing the Rain
Chasing the Rain (2020)
GoodWatch score 66

as Ed

2010s

19 titles · average score 66
9-1-1
9-1-1 (2018)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Chuck Summers

Colony
Colony (2016)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Hennessey

Bosch
Bosch (2015)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show · as Captain Garwood

Magic Hour
Magic Hour (2015)

as Bruce Fox

Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World (2014)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show · as Alan Matthews

Jonestown
Jonestown (2013)

as Leo Ryan

Drones
Drones (2013)
GoodWatch score 39

as General Lawson

Scandal
Scandal (2012)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Frank Holland

California Solo
California Solo (2012)
GoodWatch score 61

as Rusty

Grimm
Grimm (2011)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Scott Mudgett

A Fork in the Road
A Fork in the Road (2010)
GoodWatch score 50

as Detective Ross

1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position
1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position (2010)

as Evan

2000s

25 titles · average score 64
Pawn
Pawn (2009)

as Justin Elliot Randolph

NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Martin Lake

The Mentalist
The Mentalist (2008)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Dooley Gerber

Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer (2005)
GoodWatch score 50

TV show · as Bill Bristow

Numb3rs
Numb3rs (2005)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Michael Shannon

CSI: NY
CSI: NY (2004)
GoodWatch score 63

TV show · as Mr. Prescott

Boston Legal
Boston Legal (2004)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as A.D.A. Christopher Palmer

Mister Sterling
Mister Sterling (2003)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as Tommy Doyle

Finding John Christmas
Finding John Christmas (2003)
GoodWatch score 61

as Hank McAllister

NCIS
NCIS (2003)
GoodWatch score 64

TV show · as Philip Wickes

Buck Naked Arson
Buck Naked Arson (2001)

as Ranger Joe Lightcap

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Jonah Quinn

1990s

31 titles · average score 62
The Test of Love
The Test of Love (1999)
GoodWatch score 57

as Mark Whitman

The Sopranos
The Sopranos (1999)
GoodWatch score 92

TV show · as Paul Calviac

Replacing Dad
Replacing Dad (1999)
GoodWatch score 59

as George Marsh

The West Wing
The West Wing (1999)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show · as Dan

Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 (1997)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show · as Jonas Hanson

When Danger Follows You Home
When Danger Follows You Home (1997)

as Det. Tyler Barnes

A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover (1996)
GoodWatch score 43

as Art Maskin

Have You Seen My Son
Have You Seen My Son (1996)
GoodWatch score 66

as Van Stein

Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World (1993)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show · as Alan Matthews

Middle Ages
Middle Ages (1992)

TV show · as Terry Hannon

Crazy From the Heart
Crazy From the Heart (1991)
GoodWatch score 66

as Dewey Whitcomb

Pastime
Pastime (1990)
GoodWatch score 56

as Roy Dean Bream

1980s

27 titles · average score 64
Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime (1989)
GoodWatch score 57

as Nick Bartkowski

The Unholy
The Unholy (1988)
GoodWatch score 38

as Luke

Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter (1987)
GoodWatch score 63

as Rob Sweeney

Tour of Duty
Tour of Duty (1987)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Sgt. Earl Ray Michaels

Second Serve
Second Serve (1986)
GoodWatch score 63

as Josh

The Long Hot Summer
The Long Hot Summer (1985)
GoodWatch score 63

TV show · as Jody Varner

Courage
Courage (1984)
GoodWatch score 62

as Sonny

Miami Vice
Miami Vice (1984)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Evan Freed

Hunter
Hunter (1984)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show · as Jack Lachman

Remington Steele
Remington Steele (1982)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Chance McCormick

St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere (1982)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Patrick O'Casey

Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981)
GoodWatch score 65

as Little Dick Raidler

1970s

2 titles · average score 47
Just You and Me, Kid
Just You and Me, Kid (1979)
GoodWatch score 52

as Demesta

Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)
GoodWatch score 43

as Sharon's Brother

1960s

1 title · average score 42
Another World
Another World (1964)
GoodWatch score 42

TV show