William Ragsdale
Acting
William Ragsdale (born Robert William Ragsdale) is an American actor. He graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas studying religion and humanities. His parents gave him a graduation present in the form of tuition for the Drama Studio London’s American school at Berkeley, California.
He's known for playing teenaged vampire slayer Charley Brewster in the horror vampire film Fright Night. He also garnered attention onstage in Neil Simon's plays, Biloxi Blues and Brighton Beach Memoirs, two of the three parts of Simon's trilogy, which ends with Broadway Bound.
He starred in the romance comedy movie Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991). He featured for three years as Herman Brooks in the series Herman's Head, had a brief recurring role in the television series Judging Amy, and played television producer Rob Fields on the series Grosse Pointe, which lasted one season.
He starred in the short-lived sitcom Brother's Keeper, and appeared on Ellen as the boyfriend of Ellen Morgan (played by Ellen DeGeneres) before her character revealed her homosexuality.
He's had numerous guest roles on television throughout the years, including multi-episode stints on Less than Perfect, Necessary Roughness, Mistresses, Search Party, and Younger, as well as small feature movie roles.
He played the role of Gary Hawkins in 12 episodes of the drama series Justified, during the series' first three seasons. In 2014, he played Chris Smith in the remake of the movie Left Behind.
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William Ragsdale
Eric's Father
... 2023
Ron Truelove
... 2018
Pete Griffin
... 2017
... 2016
Chris Smith
... 2014
Mr. Davies
... 2013
Joe Newall
... 2012
Paul Cooper
... 2007
Sheriff Cade
... 2007
Earl Randall
... 2006
... 2006
... 2005
B. B. Boudreaux
... 2004
... 1999
Mark Chrisman
... 1991
Jason Williamson / Prince William
... 1991
Charley Brewster
... 1988
Jeff
... 1985
Charley Brewster
... 1985
The Kid - Service Station Attendant
... 1979